AI-generatedManizales at a glance
- Best time
- Jun – Mar
- Warmest month
- Mar · 24°
- Sunshine a year
- 1,620 h
- Rain a year
- 6,368 mm
- Climate
- Subtropical
- Time zone
- UTC−5
- Elevation
- 2,144 m
Climate in Manizales
Manizales has a subtropical climate with warm summers and mild winters. March is the warmest month with average highs of 24 °C, while November is the coolest at 23 °C. With around 1,620 hours of sunshine a year, Manizales is moderately sunny; August is the sunniest month with 5.4 hours a day.
Holiday weather through the year
Best time to visit Manizales
The best time to visit Manizales is from June to March. The wettest month is May with 755 mm of precipitation.
Manizales through the seasons
How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.
Manizales in spring
Mar – May
Fair
- 24 °C by day
- 3.8 h of sun a day
- 88 rainy days in all
Manizales in summer
Jun – Aug
Fair
- 24 °C by day
- 5.0 h of sun a day
- 89 rainy days in all
Manizales in autumn
Sep – Nov
Fair
- 23–24 °C by day
- 4.2 h of sun a day
- 88 rainy days in all
Manizales in winter
Dec – Feb
Fair
- 23–24 °C by day
- 4.7 h of sun a day
- 74 rainy days in all
Which month for what?
Beach & swimming
No sea nearby
Sea from 21 °C, warm and mostly dry
Sightseeing & hiking
No month
15–28 °C and not too much rain
Rainy months
All year
Rainy season or more than 12 rainy days
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Your best months: January, July – August
Based on the climate averages; tap a month to see its details.
Weather in October
Weather in October
Holiday weather in October
Fair
Best time to visit: June – March
Keep in mindFrequent rain
A typical day in October
- Morning, 08:00: about 18°
- Midday, 13:00: about 23°
- Afternoon, 16:00: about 22°
- Evening, 20:00: about 18°
- Night, 23:00: about 16°
05:4717:48
Pleasant evenings; a light layer can help.
Estimated from the average high and low: coolest around sunrise, warmest in mid-afternoon.
Light for photos in October
- Golden hour
- Morning 05:34–06:15 · evening 17:20–18:01
- Blue hour
- Morning 05:26–05:34 · evening 18:01–18:09
Golden hour: the sun between 4° below and 6° above the horizon; blue hour: 6° to 4° below it. Times for the 15th of the month; mountains and clouds shift the light.
October in Manizales compared with home
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Early or late October?
In October, daytime highs fall from about 24° at the start of the month to 23° at the end.
| October | 1 Oct | 31 Oct |
|---|---|---|
| Daytime high | 24° | 23° |
| Night-time low | 14° | 14° |
| Daylight | 12.1 h | 12.0 h |
What is the weather like in Manizales in October?
In October, Manizales is warm: daytime highs average 24 °C, and nights cool down to about 14 °C. The sun is scarce, with only about 3.8 hours a day. It rains often – on about 30 days, adding up to 618 mm. All in all, October is a so-so month for a holiday in Manizales – and yet one of the best months here.
More details for October
- Daylight
- 12 h 1 min05:47 – 17:48
- UV index
- 15 · extremeclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
- Muggy days
- 0 daysdew point 18 °C or moreAll months
- Wind
- 6 km/haverage daily peakAll months
- Cloud cover
- 94 %on averageAll months
- Hot days
- 0 days30 °C or more
- Time zone
- UTC−5offset from UTC
How the score comes together
- Temperatureweight 50 %100 %
- Sunshineweight 20 %13 %
- Few rainy daysweight 30 %0 %
Each factor is rated from 0 to 100 % and weighted for the travel style “City break”.
What to pack in October
- Sunscreen
- Sunglasses & sun hat
- A jumper for the evenings
- Rain jacket or umbrella
Compare two months in Manizales
Pick two months to see how the weather differs. A tick marks the clearly better value; for temperatures it depends on your plans.
August has the better holiday weather in Manizales: score 58 against 53. Daytime highs are about the same. August has one rainy day fewer. The sun shines 2 hours longer a day in August.
| Month | October | August |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 53 | 58better |
| Daytime high | 24° | 24° |
| Night-time low | 14° | 13° |
| Sunshine | 3.8 h | 5.4 hbetter |
| Rainy days | 30 | 29better |
| Rainfall | 618 mm | 512 mmbetter |
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Manizales month by month
The typical weather for every month at a glance.
57January24° · 5.1 h
In January, Manizales is warm: daytime highs average 24 °C, and nights cool down to about 14 °C. Expect around 5.1 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 24 days, adding up to 277 mm. All in all, January is a so-so month for a holiday in Manizales – and yet one of the best months here.
Manizales in January56February24° · 4.7 h
In February, Manizales is warm: daytime highs average 24 °C, and nights cool down to about 14 °C. Expect around 4.7 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 24 days, adding up to 383 mm. All in all, February is a so-so month for a holiday in Manizales – and yet one of the best months here.
Manizales in February54March24° · 4.3 h
In March, Manizales is warm: daytime highs average 24 °C, and nights cool down to about 14 °C. Expect around 4.3 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 28 days, adding up to 522 mm. All in all, March is a so-so month for a holiday in Manizales – and yet one of the best months here.
Manizales in March52April24° · 3.5 h
In April, Manizales is warm: daytime highs average 24 °C, and nights cool down to about 15 °C. The sun is scarce, with only about 3.5 hours a day. It rains often – on about 29 days, adding up to 622 mm. All in all, April is a so-so month for a holiday in Manizales.
Manizales in April52May24° · 3.7 h
In May, Manizales is warm: daytime highs average 24 °C, and nights cool down to about 15 °C. The sun is scarce, with only about 3.7 hours a day. It rains often – on about 31 days, adding up to 755 mm. All in all, May is a so-so month for a holiday in Manizales.
Manizales in May55June24° · 4.5 h
In June, Manizales is warm: daytime highs average 24 °C, and nights cool down to about 14 °C. Expect around 4.5 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 29 days, adding up to 655 mm. All in all, June is a so-so month for a holiday in Manizales – and yet one of the best months here.
Manizales in June57July24° · 5.2 h
In July, Manizales is warm: daytime highs average 24 °C, and nights cool down to about 14 °C. Expect around 5.2 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 30 days, adding up to 528 mm. All in all, July is a so-so month for a holiday in Manizales – and yet one of the best months here.
Manizales in July58August24° · 5.4 h
In August, Manizales is warm: daytime highs average 24 °C, and nights cool down to about 13 °C. Expect around 5.4 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 29 days, adding up to 512 mm. All in all, August is a so-so month for a holiday in Manizales – and yet one of the best months here.
Manizales in August56September24° · 4.9 h
In September, Manizales is warm: daytime highs average 24 °C, and nights cool down to about 14 °C. Expect around 4.9 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 29 days, adding up to 571 mm. All in all, September is a so-so month for a holiday in Manizales – and yet one of the best months here.
Manizales in September53October24° · 3.8 h
In October, Manizales is warm: daytime highs average 24 °C, and nights cool down to about 14 °C. The sun is scarce, with only about 3.8 hours a day. It rains often – on about 30 days, adding up to 618 mm. All in all, October is a so-so month for a holiday in Manizales – and yet one of the best months here.
Manizales in October53November23° · 3.8 h
In November, Manizales is warm: daytime highs average 23 °C, and nights cool down to about 14 °C. The sun is scarce, with only about 3.8 hours a day. It rains often – on about 29 days, adding up to 535 mm. All in all, November is a so-so month for a holiday in Manizales – and yet one of the best months here.
Manizales in November55December23° · 4.4 h
In December, Manizales is warm: daytime highs average 23 °C, and nights cool down to about 14 °C. Expect around 4.4 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 26 days, adding up to 389 mm. All in all, December is a so-so month for a holiday in Manizales – and yet one of the best months here.
Manizales in DecemberClimate in detail
Climate through the year
Long-term monthly averages. Tap a month to see its details.
Nights and sleep in Manizales
How warm the nights get in each month, from the mean night-time low. Tap a month for details.
- Cool 8–15°
- Pleasant 15–20°
CoolOctober: nights around 14°. A duvet at night and a jumper for the evening.
The coolest nights are in August (13°), the warmest in April (15°). Nights are pleasant for sleeping (15 to 20 °C) from April to May.
Temperatures through the year
Average daytime high, night-time low and sea temperature per month.
| Month | Score | Day | Night | Sun | Rain days | Rain mm |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanuaryJan | 57 | 24° | 14° | 5.1 h | 24 | 277 |
| FebruaryFeb | 56 | 24° | 14° | 4.7 h | 24 | 383 |
| MarchMar | 54 | 24° | 14° | 4.3 h | 28 | 522 |
| AprilApr | 52 | 24° | 15° | 3.5 h | 29 | 622 |
| MayMay | 52 | 24° | 15° | 3.7 h | 31 | 755 |
| JuneJun | 55 | 24° | 14° | 4.5 h | 29 | 655 |
| JulyJul | 57 | 24° | 14° | 5.2 h | 30 | 528 |
| AugustAug | 58 | 24° | 13° | 5.4 h | 29 | 512 |
| SeptemberSep | 56 | 24° | 14° | 4.9 h | 29 | 571 |
| OctoberOct | 53 | 24° | 14° | 3.8 h | 30 | 618 |
| NovemberNov | 53 | 23° | 14° | 3.8 h | 29 | 535 |
| DecemberDec | 55 | 23° | 14° | 4.4 h | 26 | 389 |
Climate averages 1996–2025 (sunshine partly WMO station normals 1991–2020), not a forecast. Data: Copernicus ERA5 / ERA5-Land via Open-Meteo.com (CC BY 4.0), NOAA OISST, WMO 1991–2020 (NOAA NCEI), GeoNames (CC BY 4.0). Sources & licences
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Sunshine hours in Manizales
Average hours of bright sunshine per day, next to the length of the day. Tap a month to select it.
In October, the sun shines for about 3.8 of 12.0 hours of daylight in Manizales, 32 % of the daylight hours.
Sunshine hours: estimated from radiation data (ERA5, 1996–2025) and calibrated against measured station values; no weather station is close enough here. Daylight is the time from sunrise to sunset on the 15th of the month.
Rain in Manizales: rainy days and rainfall
A rainy day is a day with at least 1 mm of rain or snow; the amount is what falls in the whole month. Tap a month to select it.
In October, Manizales has about 30 rainy days with 618 mm of rain in total.
UV index in Manizales
How strong the sun is at noon, month by month, and how quickly unprotected skin burns.
- Clear-sky UV in October
- 15 · extremeAvoid the midday sun; SPF 50+, covering clothes, hat and sunglasses.
The sun is strongest in September (UV 16).
Minutes until sunburn in October
- Very fair skin
- about 10 min
- Fair skin
- about 10 min
- Light brown skin
- about 15 min
- Olive skin
- about 20 min
Rough guide for unprotected skin at noon under a clear sky; clouds lengthen the time, water, sand and snow shorten it. Sunscreen extends the time only partly.
Monthly values: clear-sky noon estimate from the sun's angle, ozone and altitude. UV today: Open-Meteo forecast.
Wind and clouds in Manizales
How breezy and how cloudy Manizales is through the year. Tap a month to select it on the whole page.
Wind
Typical daily peak of the wind in km/h: what the afternoon breeze usually reaches, not the gusts.
In October, the wind in Manizales typically peaks at 6 km/h during the day: Beaufort 2, light breeze or less.
Clouds
Average share of the sky covered by cloud, day and night.
In October, cloud covers on average 94 % of the sky over Manizales: mostly overcast, with about 3.8 hours of sunshine a day.
Wind: mean daily maximum of the hourly wind 10 m above ground (ERA5, 1996–2025). Gusts are stronger, and the model grid of about 28 km smooths out local effects such as capes and valley winds. Clouds: mean total cloud cover of all layers over day and night (ERA5, 1996–2025). Thin high cloud counts as cover even when the sun still shines through.
Planning a trip to Manizales
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Manizales in the school holidays
How the weather suits the usual holiday periods. Dates vary by school and region, so each holiday uses the months it usually falls in.
Manizales has its best school-holiday weather during the summer holidays (score 58) and its weakest during the Easter holidays (score 53).
- 53
Easter holidays
Mar – Apr
Fair
- 24 °C by day
- 3.7 h of sun a day
- 29 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain
- 53
May half-term
May – Jun
Fair
- 24 °C by day
- 3.9 h of sun a day
- 30 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain
- 58
Summer holidays
Jul – Aug
FairBest holidays
- 24 °C by day
- 5.3 h of sun a day
- 30 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain
- 53
October half-term
Oct
Fair
- 24 °C by day
- 3.8 h of sun a day
- 30 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain
- 56
Christmas holidays
Dec – Jan
Fair
- 23 °C by day
- 4.8 h of sun a day
- 25 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Getting there
Flying from
- Nonstop flight
- about 10 h 45 min
- Distance
- 8,530 km
- Time zone
- UTC−5
- Jet lag
- About 4 days (6 h west)
Rule of thumb for flying west: for a few days before, stay up a little later, and get afternoon and evening light at your destination.
Estimated from the straight-line distance: 30 minutes for take-off and landing plus 830 km/h cruising speed.
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Manizales compared
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Manizales vs Pereira
In October the holiday weather in Manizales and Pereira is about equally good (score 53 vs 51). During the day Pereira is 2 °C warmer than Manizales. Pereira gets one hour less sunshine a day.
| in October | Manizales | Pereira |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 53 | 51 |
| Daytime high | 24° | 26° |
| Sunshine | 4 h | 3 h |
| Rainy days | 30 | 31 |
| Best time | Jun – Mar | All year |
Through the year
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- 2Cartagena32°30°62
- 3Bogotá19°54
- 4ManizalesThis page24°53
- 5Guatapé24°53
- 6Pereira26°51
- 7Armenia27°51
- 8Bucaramanga27°51
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Frequently asked questions about Manizales
When is the best time to visit Manizales?
The best time to visit Manizales is from June to March. That is when the holiday weather score, which combines temperature, sea, sunshine and rain, is highest.
What is the warmest month in Manizales?
March is the warmest month, with average highs of 24 °C and nights around 14 °C. November is the coolest month at 23 °C.
When does it rain most in Manizales?
The wettest month is May with 755 mm of precipitation. The driest month is January with 277 mm.
How many hours of sunshine does Manizales get?
Manizales gets around 1,620 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is August with 5.4 hours a day; in April there are 3.5 hours a day.
What time zone is Manizales in?
Manizales is on UTC−5 all year.
How long is the flight from London to Manizales?
A nonstop flight from London to Manizales takes about 10 h 45 min, for a straight-line distance of about 8,530 km.
Which school holidays are best for Manizales?
Manizales has its best school-holiday weather during the summer holidays (score 58) and its weakest during the Easter holidays (score 53). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 53, May half-term 53, summer holidays 58, October half-term 53, Christmas holidays 56.