AI-generatedPereira at a glance
- Best time
- All year
- Warmest month
- Aug · 23°
- Sunshine a year
- 1,390 h
- Rain a year
- 14,259 mm
- Climate
- Mountain
- Time zone
- UTC−5
- Elevation
- 1,445 m
Climate in Pereira
Pereira has a mountain climate: summers are fresh, winters cold and snowy. August is the warmest month with average highs of 23 °C, while November is the coolest at 21 °C. With around 1,390 hours of sunshine a year, Pereira is rather dull; January is the sunniest month with 4.6 hours a day.
Holiday weather through the year
Weather in October
Holiday weather in October
Fair
Best time to visit: January – December
Keep in mindFrequent rain
A typical day in October
- Morning, 08:00: about 17°
- Midday, 13:00: about 21°
- Afternoon, 16:00: about 21°
- Evening, 20:00: about 17°
- Night, 23:00: about 16°
05:4817:49
Cool evenings: pack a jumper or a jacket.
Estimated from the average high and low: coolest around sunrise, warmest in mid-afternoon.
Light for photos in October
- Golden hour
- Morning 05:35–06:16 · evening 17:21–18:02
- Blue hour
- Morning 05:27–05:35 · evening 18:02–18:10
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.
What is the weather like in Pereira in October?
In October, Pereira is warm: daytime highs average 21 °C, and nights cool down to about 14 °C. The sun is scarce, with only about 3 hours a day. It rains often – on about 31 days, adding up to 1,053 mm. All in all, October is a so-so month for a holiday in Pereira.
More details for October
- Daylight
- 12 h 1 min05:48 – 17:49
- UV index
- 14 · 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
- 96 %on averageAll months
- Hot days
- 0 days30 °C or more
- Time zone
- UTC−5America/Bogota
How the score comes together
- Temperatureweight 50 %100 %
- Sunshineweight 20 %7 %
- 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
Sunshine hours in Pereira
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 3.4 of 12.0 hours of daylight in Pereira, 28 % of the day.
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.
UV index in Pereira
How strong the sun is at noon, month by month, and how quickly unprotected skin burns.
- Clear-sky UV in October
- 14 · extremeAvoid the midday sun; SPF 50+, covering clothes, hat and sunglasses.
The sun is strongest in September (UV 15).
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 it, 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.
Rain in Pereira: 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, Pereira has about 31 rainy days with 1,053 mm of rain in total.
Wind and clouds in Pereira
How breezy and how cloudy Pereira 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 Pereira typically peaks at 6 km/h during the day: Beaufort 2, light air.
Clouds
Average share of the sky covered by cloud, day and night.
In October, cloud covers on average 96 % of the sky over Pereira: mostly overcast, with about 3.4 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.
Climate through the year
Long-term monthly averages. Tap a month to see its details.
Nights and sleep in Pereira
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 January (14°), the warmest in May (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 | 55 | 22° | 14° | 4.6 h | 31 | 846 |
| FebruaryFeb | 54 | 22° | 14° | 4.2 h | 28 | 871 |
| MarchMar | 53 | 22° | 14° | 3.8 h | 31 | 1,084 |
| AprilApr | 50 | 22° | 15° | 3.0 h | 30 | 1,176 |
| MayMay | 50 | 22° | 15° | 3.0 h | 31 | 1,323 |
| JuneJun | 52 | 22° | 14° | 3.5 h | 30 | 1,549 |
| JulyJul | 53 | 23° | 14° | 4.0 h | 31 | 1,623 |
| AugustAug | 55 | 23° | 14° | 4.5 h | 31 | 1,501 |
| SeptemberSep | 54 | 22° | 14° | 4.1 h | 30 | 1,232 |
| OctoberOct | 51 | 21° | 14° | 3.4 h | 31 | 1,053 |
| NovemberNov | 51 | 21° | 14° | 3.3 h | 30 | 1,006 |
| DecemberDec | 54 | 21° | 14° | 4.1 h | 31 | 996 |
Climate averages 1996–2025, 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
4.81° N, 75.69° W · 1,445 m · America/Bogota
Best time to visit Pereira
The best time to visit Pereira is all year round. The wettest month is July with 1,623 mm of precipitation.
Pereira through the seasons
How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.
Pereira in spring
Mar – May
Fair
- 22 °C by day
- 3 h of sun a day
- 91 rainy days in all
Pereira in summer
Jun – Aug
Fair
- 22–23 °C by day
- 4 h of sun a day
- 92 rainy days in all
Pereira in autumn
Sep – Nov
Fair
- 21–22 °C by day
- 4 h of sun a day
- 90 rainy days in all
Pereira in winter
Dec – Feb
Fair
- 21–22 °C by day
- 4 h of sun a day
- 89 rainy days in all
Find your perfect month
Tell us what you like and we rate every month in Pereira for you.
Your best months: January – February, August
Based on the climate averages; tap a month to see its details.
Compare two months in Pereira
Pick two months to see how the weather differs. A tick marks the clearly better value; for temperatures it depends on your plans.
October and January bring similar holiday weather to Pereira (score 51 and 55). In January, days are 1 °C warmer than in October. The sun shines an hour longer a day in January.
| Month | October | January |
|---|---|---|
| Weather score | 51 | 55better |
| Day high | 21° | 22° |
| Night low | 14° | 14° |
| Sunshine | 3.4 h | 4.6 hbetter |
| Rainy days | 31 | 31 |
| Rainfall | 1,053 mm | 846 mmbetter |
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
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
12 or more rainy days
Pereira month by month
The typical weather for every month at a glance.
55January22° · 5 h
In January, Pereira is warm: daytime highs average 22 °C, and nights cool down to about 14 °C. Expect around 5 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 31 days, adding up to 846 mm. All in all, January is a so-so month for a holiday in Pereira.
Pereira in January54February22° · 4 h
In February, Pereira is warm: daytime highs average 22 °C, and nights cool down to about 14 °C. Expect around 4 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 28 days, adding up to 871 mm. All in all, February is a so-so month for a holiday in Pereira.
Pereira in February53March22° · 4 h
In March, Pereira is warm: daytime highs average 22 °C, and nights cool down to about 14 °C. The sun is scarce, with only about 4 hours a day. It rains often – on about 31 days, adding up to 1,084 mm. All in all, March is a so-so month for a holiday in Pereira.
Pereira in March50April22° · 3 h
In April, Pereira is warm: daytime highs average 22 °C, and nights cool down to about 15 °C. The sun is scarce, with only about 3 hours a day. It rains often – on about 30 days, adding up to 1,176 mm. All in all, April is a so-so month for a holiday in Pereira.
Pereira in April50May22° · 3 h
In May, Pereira is warm: daytime highs average 22 °C, and nights cool down to about 15 °C. The sun is scarce, with only about 3 hours a day. It rains often – on about 31 days, adding up to 1,323 mm. All in all, May is a so-so month for a holiday in Pereira.
Pereira in May52June22° · 4 h
In June, Pereira is warm: daytime highs average 22 °C, and nights cool down to about 14 °C. The sun is scarce, with only about 4 hours a day. It rains often – on about 30 days, adding up to 1,549 mm. All in all, June is a so-so month for a holiday in Pereira.
Pereira in June53July23° · 4 h
In July, Pereira is warm: daytime highs average 23 °C, and nights cool down to about 14 °C. Expect around 4 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 31 days, adding up to 1,623 mm. All in all, July is a so-so month for a holiday in Pereira.
Pereira in July55August23° · 5 h
In August, Pereira is warm: daytime highs average 23 °C, and nights cool down to about 14 °C. Expect around 5 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 31 days, adding up to 1,501 mm. All in all, August is a so-so month for a holiday in Pereira.
Pereira in August54September22° · 4 h
In September, Pereira is warm: daytime highs average 22 °C, and nights cool down to about 14 °C. Expect around 4 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 30 days, adding up to 1,232 mm. All in all, September is a so-so month for a holiday in Pereira.
Pereira in September51October21° · 3 h
In October, Pereira is warm: daytime highs average 21 °C, and nights cool down to about 14 °C. The sun is scarce, with only about 3 hours a day. It rains often – on about 31 days, adding up to 1,053 mm. All in all, October is a so-so month for a holiday in Pereira.
Pereira in October51November21° · 3 h
In November, Pereira is mild: daytime highs average 21 °C, and nights cool down to about 14 °C. The sun is scarce, with only about 3 hours a day. It rains often – on about 30 days, adding up to 1,006 mm. All in all, November is a so-so month for a holiday in Pereira.
Pereira in November54December21° · 4 h
In December, Pereira is warm: daytime highs average 21 °C, and nights cool down to about 14 °C. Expect around 4 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 31 days, adding up to 996 mm. All in all, December is a so-so month for a holiday in Pereira.
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Pereira vs. Medellín
In October the holiday weather in Pereira and Medellín is about equally good (score 51 vs. 52). During the day Medellín is 3 °C warmer than Pereira. Medellín gets one more hour of sunshine a day.
| in October | Pereira | Medellín |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday score | 51 | 52 |
| Daytime high | 21° | 24° |
| Sunshine | 3 h | 4 h |
| Rainy days | 31 | 29 |
| Best time | All year | Jun – Sep, Dec – Mar |
Through the year
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In October, Pereira ranks 5 of 8 destinations in this country.
- Saint Andrew28°29°68
- 2Cartagena29°30°66
- 3Bogotá19°54
- 4Medellín24°52
- 5PereiraThis page21°51
- 6Cali26°50
- 7Santa Marta29°29°47
- 8Barranquilla29°44
Planning a trip to Pereira
Weather for your travel dates
Pick your arrival and length of stay, and we sum up the weather to expect.
Pereira 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.
Pereira has its best school-holiday weather during the Christmas holidays (score 55) and its weakest during May half-term (score 50).
- 51
Easter holidays
Mar – Apr
Fair
- 22 °C by day
- 3.2 h of sun a day
- 30 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain
- 50
May half-term
May – Jun
Fair
- 22 °C by day
- 3.1 h of sun a day
- 31 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain
- 54
Summer holidays
Jul – Aug
Fair
- 23 °C by day
- 4.3 h of sun a day
- 31 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain
- 51
October half-term
Oct
Fair
- 21 °C by day
- 3.4 h of sun a day
- 31 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain
- 55
Christmas holidays
Dec – Jan
FairBest holidays
- 21 °C by day
- 4.4 h of sun a day
- 31 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 50 min
- Distance
- 8,570 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.
Frequently asked questions about Pereira
When is the best time to visit Pereira?
The best time to visit Pereira is all year round. That is when the holiday weather score, which combines temperature, sea, sunshine and rain, is highest.
What is the warmest month in Pereira?
August is the warmest month, with average highs of 23 °C and nights around 14 °C. November is the coolest month at 21 °C.
When does it rain most in Pereira?
The wettest month is July with 1,623 mm of precipitation. The driest month is January with 846 mm.
How many hours of sunshine does Pereira get?
Pereira gets around 1,390 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is January with 4.6 hours a day; in April there are 3.0 hours a day.
What time zone is Pereira in?
Pereira uses the time zone America/Bogota, at UTC−5 all year.
How long is the flight from London to Pereira?
A nonstop flight from London to Pereira takes about 10 h 50 min, for a straight-line distance of about 8,570 km.
Which school holidays are best for Pereira?
Pereira has its best school-holiday weather during the Christmas holidays (score 55) and its weakest during May half-term (score 50). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 51, May half-term 50, Summer holidays 54, October half-term 51, Christmas holidays 55.
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