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Climate in Pereira, Colombia

Plaza Bolivar in Pereira, Colombia.
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Pereira climate

A mild temperature range comes with frequent rain and high humidity

IDEAM's historical Matecaña Airport record places monthly average highs between 25.7 and 27.1 degrees Celsius, average temperatures between 20.6 and 21.8 degrees, and average lows between 16.5 and 17.0 degrees. Monthly rainfall ranges from 121 to 271 millimeters and the record lists 14 to 24 rainy days in each month. Relative humidity ranges from 74% to 79%. These are historical station figures, not a current forecast, and neighborhood conditions can vary with elevation and exposure.

The temperature is comfortable for someone who dislikes freezing winters and extreme summer heat, but rain is part of the daily design. Check the home's ventilation, roof, gutters, drainage, windows, laundry, mold prevention, footwear storage, and power reliability. Try a market walk, a bus or taxi trip, a park, and a medical route after rain. A retiree who wants mild weather but dry sidewalks and low humidity may find the tradeoff more important than the temperature label suggests.

Living through the seasons

Summer and winter comfort tell a similar story.

Overall Comfort
Excellent

4.8 / 5

Average Summer High
70°F

Mild · 70°F

Days Above 90°F
0 days/year

Excellent

Summer Feel
Excellent

4.8 / 5

Average Winter Low
55°F / 13°C

Excellent

Days Below Freezing
0 days/year

Excellent

Winter Feel
Excellent

4.7 / 5

The shape of the year

Humidity, comfortable months, and sunshine show how the seasons differ.

Humidity
87%

Poor

Comfortable Months
12 months

Excellent

Solar Exposure
1645 peak sun hrs/yr

Fair

Air, allergies, and weather

Air quality and allergies shape day to day comfort. The best months and weather risks help with timing.

Air and allergies

Air Quality
Excellent

4.4 / 5

Allergy Levels
Poor

Current AQI

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Current PM2.5

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Timing and weather

Long Term Fine Particle Pollution
8.2 µg/m³ 2021-2025 modeled average

Good · 8.2 µg/m³ 2021-2025 modeled average

Best Months
Jan, Feb, Mar, Apr, May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep, Oct, Nov, Dec
Toughest Months
None identified
Heat Risk
Low

Very Good

Drought Risk
Medium (0.4-0.6)
Weather Volatility
Strong

3.9 / 5

Pereira in everyday life

Could Pereira work for you?

What may work well

  • Mild temperatures support outdoor life through much of the year.
  • Green hills, plazas, parks, coffee routes, and conservation spaces benefit from the rainy landscape.
  • There is no prolonged freezing season or extreme desert summer to dominate the calendar.

What to think about

  • Rain occurs often, with 14 to 24 rainy days per month in the historical station table.
  • High humidity can affect mold, laundry, clothing, ventilation, health comfort, and home maintenance.
  • Slopes, drainage, traffic, wet sidewalks, and changing visibility affect mobility and medical access.

Live a Pereira week in wet weather

  1. Stay through rain

    Run groceries, pharmacy, library, care, dining, and transport after rain. Note slopes, drainage, crossings, traffic, visibility, and the energy needed for the return.

  2. Inspect the home

    Check roof, gutters, windows, ventilation, laundry, mold, closets, waterproofing, drainage, power, and the property's response to leaks.

  3. Keep outdoor choices flexible

    Compare a plaza, park, library, café, museum, and indoor cultural activity. Ask which options remain accessible when a planned walk is cancelled.

  4. Ask about the hardest route

    Practice the hospital, airport, market, and pharmacy routes during wet traffic. Check taxi and bus access, parking, slopes, and safe crossings.

Questions retirees ask

Is Pereira's climate comfortable?

Pereira is mild by temperature, with historical monthly average highs around 25.7 to 27.1 degrees Celsius and lows around 16.5 to 17.0 degrees. Frequent rain and 74% to 79% relative humidity are the main tradeoffs.

How rainy is Pereira?

IDEAM's historical Matecaña table lists about 121 to 271 millimeters of monthly rain and 14 to 24 rainy days per month. Stay through wet weather and inspect drainage, routes, roof, laundry, and mold prevention.

What should I inspect in a Pereira home?

Check ventilation, windows, roof, gutters, drainage, waterproofing, mold, laundry drying, closets, power reliability, slopes, entrances, and the route to care during rain.

Pereira's climate is appealing when mild temperatures matter more than dry weather. The home and neighborhood must handle humidity and rain well, so visit during a wet period and judge the practical day rather than the temperature label alone.

Sources

Climate comfort helps estimate how practical daily life may feel across the year, especially for heat, humidity, cold, and seasonal constraints.

Seasonal timing, health conditions, air conditioning, air quality, and elevation can change the lived experience.

  • NASA POWER

    Used for Overall Comfort, Summer Feel, Average Summer High, Days Above 90°F, Winter Feel, Average Winter Low, Days Below Freezing, Humidity, Comfortable Months, Solar Exposure, Best Months, Toughest Months, Allergy Levels, Heat Risk

  • Open-Meteo / Copernicus CAMS

    Used for Air Quality, Long-Term Fine-Particle Pollution

    Checked 2026-05-18

  • World Resources Institute (WRI)

    Used for Drought Risk

    Checked 2026-07-13

  • NOAA IBTrACS

    Used for Weather Volatility

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