Neiva climate
Neiva (Colombia) has a tropical savanna (dry summer) climate (Köppen As). The average temperature over the year is 27 °C80 °F, and about 1,316 mm52 in of precipitation falls in an average year.
Temperature by month
Precipitation by month
Neiva climate table
| Month | High °C°F | Low °C°F | Mean °C°F | Precip. mmin |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 3189 | 2272 | 2780 | 662.6 |
| Feb | 3290 | 2373 | 2781 | 863.4 |
| Mar | 3289 | 2373 | 2781 | 1405.5 |
| Apr | 3187 | 2373 | 2780 | 1656.5 |
| May | 3087 | 2272 | 2679 | 1485.8 |
| Jun | 3086 | 2170 | 2678 | 803.2 |
| Jul | 3187 | 2170 | 2678 | 622.4 |
| Aug | 3289 | 2171 | 2780 | 431.7 |
| Sep | 3391 | 2271 | 2781 | 592.3 |
| Oct | 3290 | 2272 | 2781 | 1435.6 |
| Nov | 3087 | 2373 | 2680 | 1957.7 |
| Dec | 3087 | 2272 | 2679 | 1285.1 |
| Year | 3391 | 2170 | 2780 | 1,31652 |
“Year” row: highest monthly high, lowest monthly low, annual mean and annual total.
| Month | Humid. | Cloud | Solar | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 79% | 72% | 4.6 | 11:58 |
| Feb | 76% | 79% | 4.4 | 12:01 |
| Mar | 79% | 86% | 4.1 | 12:06 |
| Apr | 82% | 87% | 4.1 | 12:11 |
| May | 83% | 86% | 4.2 | 12:15 |
| Jun | 81% | 84% | 4.0 | 12:17 |
| Jul | 78% | 85% | 4.0 | 12:16 |
| Aug | 74% | 84% | 4.0 | 12:13 |
| Sep | 72% | 80% | 4.4 | 12:08 |
| Oct | 76% | 83% | 4.4 | 12:03 |
| Nov | 83% | 83% | 4.3 | 11:59 |
| Dec | 83% | 76% | 4.4 | 11:57 |
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 Neiva is like
The warmest month is September, with an average high of 33 °C91 °F and a low of 22 °C71 °F. The coldest is June, when highs average 30 °C86 °F and lows 21 °C70 °F. Temperatures barely change through the year: the warmest and the coolest month differ by only 1.7 °C3.1 °F.
It is wet, with about 1,316 mm52 in of precipitation per year. The wettest three-month stretch is October–December, which brings 35% of the annual total. The wettest month is November (195 mm7.7 in), the driest is August (43 mm1.7 in).
Relative humidity ranges from 72% in September to 83% in May. The clearest skies (lowest average cloud amount, 72%) are typical of January. Average wind speed near the ground ranges from 4 km/h (3 mph) in November to 8 km/h (5 mph) in August.
Best time to visit Neiva
Based on these averages, the most comfortable months for sightseeing and outdoor activities are January and June–August. Average highs then reach 30 °C86 °F to 32 °C89 °F. Precipitation is 43 mm1.7 in to 80 mm3.2 in per month.
The most challenging month is November, which is hot, with average highs of 30 °C87 °F, very wet (195 mm7.7 in) and humid (83% 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 Neiva
- Wetter months (March–May, October–December) — highs 3087 to 32 °C90 °F, lows 2272 to 23 °C73 °F, about 153 mm6.0 in of precipitation a month. Pack very light, breathable clothing, a sun hat and plenty of water and an umbrella or light rain jacket.
- Drier months (January and February, June–September) — highs 3086 to 33 °C91 °F, lows 2170 to 23 °C73 °F, about 66 mm2.6 in of precipitation a month. Pack very light, breathable clothing, a sun hat and plenty of water.
How Neiva compares
The nearest larger place is Cali, about 149 km to the west. Compared with it, Neiva is on average 1.5 °C2.7 °F warmer. It receives 29% more precipitation (1,316 mm52 in vs 1,022 mm40 in). The difference is largest in October (2.1 °C3.8 °F warmer).
World Climates covers 48 places in Colombia. By annual mean temperature, Neiva is the 20th warmest of them. By annual precipitation, it is the 28th wettest. See all of them on the Colombia climate page.
Some places in other countries have a very similar pattern of temperature and rainfall (with seasons shifted for the other hemisphere). The closest matches are Mbandaka (DR Congo, Af), Palu (Indonesia, Af) and Kotamobagu (Indonesia, Af).
Nearby places
- Climate in Pitalito 147 km · 21 °C70 °F · 1,134 mm45 in
- Climate in Cali 149 km · 25 °C77 °F · 1,022 mm40 in
- Climate in Florencia 151 km · 24 °C75 °F · 1,430 mm56 in
- Climate in Guadalajara de Buga 156 km · 23 °C74 °F · 1,309 mm52 in
- Climate in Popayán 158 km · 18 °C65 °F · 972 mm38 in
- Climate in Girardot City 161 km · 28 °C83 °F · 1,503 mm59 in
- Climate in Tuluá 164 km · 23 °C74 °F · 1,309 mm52 in
- Climate in Ibagué 168 km · 23 °C74 °F · 1,503 mm59 in
Frequently asked questions
What is the warmest month in Neiva?
September is the warmest month in Neiva. Its average high is 33 °C (91 °F) and its average low is 22 °C (71 °F).
What is the coldest month in Neiva?
June is the coldest month. Its average high is 30 °C (86 °F) and its average low is 21 °C (70 °F).
When does it rain the most in Neiva?
November is the wettest month with about 195 mm (7.7 in) of precipitation. August is the driest with about 43 mm (1.7 in).
What is the best time to visit Neiva?
Judging by long-term averages, the most comfortable months are January and June–August.
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 1,403 m, while Neiva lies at about 423 m. Temperatures on this page were therefore adjusted by +6.4 °C11.5 °F using the standard lapse rate of 6.5 °C per 1,000 m.