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Ipiales Weather in April

Ipiales in April

The short of it: Ipiales in April averages a high of 17 °C (63 °F) and a low of 8 °C (46 °F), with 121 mm (4.8 in) of rain and about 12 h 8 min of daylight. Rated 3 of 5 for a visit; the best months are September and August. Source: TerraClimate climate normals, 1991–2020.

Average high 17° · low 8° · rain 121 mm · daylight 12 h 8 min

✦✦✦ Fair for a visit · best months: September & August

April in Ipiales brings afternoons near 17° and nights around 8°, with about 121 mm of rain over the month. Much like March: highs about 17°, nights near 8°. A wool coat will serve you well. Wet spells are common — about 121 mm, the 2nd wettest month.

The sun is up for about 12 h 8 min in mid-April.

For the traveller: pack layers, a wool coat and stout boots, and an oilskin besides. The Almanac rates April 3 of 5 for a visit; the finest months here are September and August.

Against its neighbours, Ipiales runs warmer than most and drier than most in April. Pupiales, 5 km to the N, sees much the same highs.

April in Ipiales, by the numbers

Warmth rank
7th warmest of 12
Rain rank
2nd wettest of 12
Versus March
about the same, 25 mm more rain
Versus May
about the same
Day–night spread
9°
Snow season
seldom any
Daylight, mid-month
12 h 8 min
Average wind
7 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

April averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
PupialesNariño5 km N17°8°119 mm
PotosíNariño8 km ESE17°8°124 mm
TulcánCarchi9 km W17°7°125 mm
AldanaNariño9 km NW16°7°116 mm
CarlosamaNariño11 km WNW17°7°125 mm
GualmatánNariño13 km NE16°7°120 mm
ContaderoNariño14 km NE18°9°124 mm
CórdobaNariño14 km ENE17°8°120 mm

The Almanac · Ipiales Month by Month

Climate normals 1991–2020 · pick a month
PrecipitationAverage highAverage low
Fair
The Almanac Speaks
April
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Much like March: highs about 17°, nights near 8°. A wool coat will serve you well. Wet spells are common — about 121 mm, the 2nd wettest month.

Climate of Ipiales by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January17°7°77 mm8 km/h12 h 5 min✦✦✦
February17°8°82 mm8 km/h12 h 5 min✦✦✦
March17°8°96 mm7 km/h12 h 6 min✦✦✦
April17°8°121 mm7 km/h12 h 8 min✦✦✦
May17°8°87 mm7 km/h12 h 9 min✦✦✦
June16°7°77 mm9 km/h12 h 10 min✦✦✦
July16°7°69 mm10 km/h12 h 10 min✦✦✦
August16°6°50 mm11 km/h12 h 8 min✦✦✦✦
September17°6°59 mm9 km/h12 h 7 min✦✦✦✦
October18°7°118 mm8 km/h12 h 6 min✦✦✦
November18°8°127 mm7 km/h12 h 5 min✦✦✦
December17°8°105 mm8 km/h12 h 4 min✦✦✦

Questions Readers Ask about Ipiales in April

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Ipiales in April?

Days average 17 °C (63 °F) and nights 8 °C (46 °F), with about 121 mm (4.8 in) of rain over the month. Much like March: highs about 17°, nights near 8°. A wool coat will serve you well. Wet spells are common — about 121 mm, the 2nd wettest month.

Is April a good time to visit Ipiales?

The Almanac gives April 3 of 5 (fair). The best months are September and August.

How long are the days in Ipiales in April?

In mid-April the sun is up for about 12 h 8 min. Near the equator the days hardly change through the year.

Does it snow in Ipiales in April?

Hardly — April nights average 8 °C (46 °F), above freezing.

What should I pack for Ipiales in April?

Layers, a warm coat and stout boots, plus a good raincoat — it is a wet month.

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