Ibagué climate
Ibagué (Colombia) has a tropical rainforest climate (Köppen Af). The average temperature over the year is 23 °C74 °F, and about 1,503 mm59 in of precipitation falls in an average year.
Temperature by month
Precipitation by month
Ibagué climate table
| Month | High °C°F | Low °C°F | Mean °C°F | Precip. mmin |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 2983 | 1966 | 2475 | 652.5 |
| Feb | 2984 | 1967 | 2476 | 913.6 |
| Mar | 2883 | 1967 | 2475 | 1375.4 |
| Apr | 2882 | 1967 | 2374 | 1897.4 |
| May | 2781 | 1966 | 2374 | 1716.7 |
| Jun | 2781 | 1864 | 2373 | 1164.6 |
| Jul | 2883 | 1864 | 2373 | 883.5 |
| Aug | 2985 | 1865 | 2475 | 783.1 |
| Sep | 3086 | 1965 | 2476 | 943.7 |
| Oct | 2882 | 1966 | 2474 | 1867.3 |
| Nov | 2781 | 1966 | 2373 | 1666.5 |
| Dec | 2781 | 1966 | 2374 | 1224.8 |
| Year | 3086 | 1864 | 2374 | 1,50359 |
“Year” row: highest monthly high, lowest monthly low, annual mean and annual total.
| Month | Humid. | Cloud | Solar | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 72% | 71% | 4.6 | 11:53 |
| Feb | 70% | 75% | 4.6 | 11:58 |
| Mar | 74% | 84% | 4.4 | 12:05 |
| Apr | 77% | 88% | 4.4 | 12:13 |
| May | 78% | 88% | 4.5 | 12:19 |
| Jun | 76% | 84% | 4.6 | 12:23 |
| Jul | 72% | 81% | 4.7 | 12:21 |
| Aug | 67% | 82% | 4.7 | 12:16 |
| Sep | 66% | 82% | 4.9 | 12:08 |
| Oct | 74% | 86% | 4.5 | 12:01 |
| Nov | 78% | 84% | 4.3 | 11:55 |
| Dec | 77% | 77% | 4.4 | 11:52 |
Humid. = average relative humidity at 2 m; cloud = average cloud amount; solar = average daily solar energy reaching the ground in kWh/m² (all-sky); daylight in hours:minutes, calculated for the 15th of each month.
What the climate of Ibagué is like
The warmest month is February, with an average high of 29 °C84 °F and a low of 19 °C67 °F. The coldest is June, when highs average 27 °C81 °F and lows 18 °C64 °F. Temperatures barely change through the year: the warmest and the coolest month differ by only 1.7 °C3 °F.
It is wet, with about 1,503 mm59 in of precipitation per year. The wettest three-month stretch is March–May, which brings 33% of the annual total. The wettest month is April (189 mm7.4 in), the driest is January (65 mm2.5 in).
Relative humidity ranges from 66% in September to 78% in November. The clearest skies (lowest average cloud amount, 71%) are typical of January. Average wind speed near the ground ranges from 4 km/h (2 mph) in December to 6 km/h (4 mph) in July.
Best time to visit Ibagué
Based on these averages, the most comfortable months for sightseeing and outdoor activities are January and July. Average highs then reach 28 °C83 °F to 29 °C83 °F. Precipitation is 65 mm2.5 in to 88 mm3.5 in per month.
The most challenging month is April, which is very wet (189 mm7.4 in) and humid (77% relative humidity).
Comfort score: months are ranked by how close they come to an ideal. That means an average high of 21–28 °C (70–82 °F), lows above 5 °C (41 °F), little precipitation and moderate humidity. The best-ranked months of each place are recommended, even where none meets all of these. These are general rules of thumb applied to long-term averages.
What to pack for Ibagué
- Wetter months (March–May, October and November) — highs 2781 to 28 °C83 °F, lows around 19 °C66 °F, about 170 mm6.7 in of precipitation a month. Pack light summer clothes such as T-shirts, shorts or light dresses and an umbrella or light rain jacket.
- Drier months (December–February, June–September) — highs 2781 to 30 °C86 °F, lows 1864 to 19 °C67 °F, about 93 mm3.7 in of precipitation a month. Pack light summer clothes such as T-shirts, shorts or light dresses and an umbrella or light rain jacket.
How Ibagué compares
The nearest larger place is Bogotá, about 126 km to the east. Compared with it, Ibagué is on average 9.8 °C17.7 °F warmer. It receives 7% less precipitation (1,503 mm59 in vs 1,624 mm64 in). The difference is largest in September (10.5 °C18.8 °F warmer).
World Climates covers 48 places in Colombia. By annual mean temperature, Ibagué is the 30th warmest of them. By annual precipitation, it is the 21st wettest. See all of them on the Colombia climate page.
Some places in other countries have a very similar pattern of temperature and rainfall. The closest matches are Katabi (Uganda, Am), Njeru (Uganda, Am) and Lugazi (Uganda, Am).
Nearby places
- Climate in Girardot City 46 km · 28 °C83 °F · 1,503 mm59 in
- Climate in Armenia 53 km · 21 °C69 °F · 1,631 mm64 in
- Climate in Pereira 69 km · 21 °C69 °F · 1,988 mm78 in
- Climate in Manizales 78 km · 16 °C61 °F · 1,988 mm78 in
- Climate in Facatativá 103 km · 14 °C57 °F · 1,413 mm56 in
- Climate in Tuluá 117 km · 23 °C74 °F · 1,309 mm52 in
- Climate in Bogotá 126 km · 14 °C57 °F · 1,624 mm64 in
- Climate in Guadalajara de Buga 135 km · 23 °C74 °F · 1,309 mm52 in
Frequently asked questions
What is the warmest month in Ibagué?
February is the warmest month in Ibagué. Its average high is 29 °C (84 °F) and its average low is 19 °C (67 °F).
What is the coldest month in Ibagué?
June is the coldest month. Its average high is 27 °C (81 °F) and its average low is 18 °C (64 °F).
When does it rain the most in Ibagué?
April is the wettest month with about 189 mm (7.4 in) of precipitation. January is the driest with about 65 mm (2.5 in).
What is the best time to visit Ibagué?
Judging by long-term averages, the most comfortable months are January and July.
About this data
All figures are 25-year averages (January 2001 – December 2025) from the NASA POWER project. Temperature, humidity, wind and precipitation come from the MERRA-2 reanalysis (precipitation is the bias-corrected MERRA-2 product), cloud and solar values from CERES satellite data. They describe a grid cell of roughly 50–70 km, not a single weather station. So they can differ from airport records. The gaps are largest on coasts, in mountains and for rainfall. Average highs and lows are the monthly mean temperature plus/minus half of the average daily temperature range. Counts of rainy days are not part of this dataset.
The grid cell’s average elevation is 1,119 m, while Ibagué lies at about 1,047 m. Temperatures on this page were therefore adjusted by +0.5 °C0.8 °F using the standard lapse rate of 6.5 °C per 1,000 m.