Gigante weather in July
In July, Gigante sees average daytime highs of 22°C and overnight lows near 14°C, with 233 mm of rain across 26.4 wet days and about 12.1 hours of daylight. It is the 12th-warmest and 7th-wettest month of the year here.
Day-to-day highs hold fairly steady near 22°C through the month. The sky is clear or mostly clear about 2% of the time in July, and the air most often feels comfortable.
Daylight stretches from about 12 h 06 min at the start of July to 12 h 06 min by month's end. Set against the rest of the year, July is Gigante's 6th-clearest and 2nd-windiest month. For the whole year in context, see Gigante's year-round climate.
- Daytime high
- 22°
- 12th warmest
- Overnight low
- 14°
- 2nd coldest
- Rainfall
- 233 mm
- 26.4 wet days
- Daylight
- 12 h 06 min
- 6:04 AM – 6:12 PM
- Cloud cover
- 83%
- 6th clearest
- Wind
- 5 km/h
- 2nd windiest
- Solar energy
- 4.24 kWh/m²
- Travel score
- 4.0
- out of 10
Temperature in July
Day-to-day highs hold fairly steady near 22°C through the month.
A typical July day in Gigante reaches about 22°C in the afternoon and slips back to 14°C overnight — a 8°C spread between the day's warmth and the night's chill. On most days the high lands between 20°C and 23°C. Set against its neighbours, July runs on par with June and on par with August.
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| Avg high (°C) | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 |
| Avg low (°C) | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 |
| Avg high (°C) | Avg low (°C) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 22 | 14 |
| 2 | 22 | 14 |
| 3 | 22 | 14 |
| 4 | 22 | 14 |
| 5 | 22 | 14 |
| 6 | 22 | 14 |
| 7 | 22 | 14 |
| 8 | 22 | 14 |
| 9 | 22 | 14 |
| 10 | 22 | 14 |
| 11 | 22 | 14 |
| 12 | 22 | 14 |
| 13 | 22 | 14 |
| 14 | 22 | 14 |
| 15 | 22 | 14 |
| 16 | 22 | 14 |
| 17 | 22 | 14 |
| 18 | 22 | 14 |
| 19 | 22 | 14 |
| 20 | 22 | 14 |
| 21 | 22 | 14 |
| 22 | 22 | 14 |
| 23 | 22 | 14 |
| 24 | 22 | 14 |
| 25 | 22 | 14 |
| 26 | 22 | 14 |
| 27 | 22 | 14 |
| 28 | 22 | 14 |
| 29 | 22 | 14 |
| 30 | 22 | 14 |
| 31 | 22 | 14 |
Gigante weather by month
How July compares with the rest of the year at a glance. July is the 12th-warmest and 7th-wettest month here — the current month is highlighted below.
| Month | High / Low (°C) | Rainfall (mm) | Wet days | Daylight (hours) | Travel score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 24° / 14° | 179 | 17.4 | 11.9 | 5.5 |
| Feb | 24° / 15° | 232 | 19.3 | 11.9 | 5.0 |
| Mar | 24° / 15° | 392 | 26.1 | 12 | 4.2 |
| Apr | 23° / 15° | 418 | 27.9 | 12.1 | 3.7 |
| May | 23° / 15° | 335 | 28.4 | 12.1 | 3.7 |
| Jun | 22° / 14° | 250 | 26.4 | 12.1 | 3.8 |
| Jul | 22° / 14° | 233 | 26.4 | 12.1 | 4.0 |
| Aug | 23° / 14° | 188 | 23.1 | 12.1 | 4.5 |
| Sep | 24° / 14° | 214 | 22.5 | 12 | 4.7 |
| Oct | 24° / 15° | 326 | 25.1 | 11.9 | 4.3 |
| Nov | 24° / 15° | 338 | 25.9 | 11.9 | 4.1 |
| Dec | 24° / 15° | 226 | 21.2 | 11.9 | 5.0 |
Cloud cover in July
The sky is clear or mostly clear about 2% of the time in July.
Beyond those clear spells, partly cloudy skies cover about 8% of July, with mostly cloudy or overcast conditions the remaining 89%.
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| Clearer (%) | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 14 | 14 |
| Cloudier (%) | 90 | 90 | 90 | 90 | 91 | 90 | 90 | 90 | 89 | 89 | 89 | 90 | 90 | 90 | 90 | 90 | 90 | 89 | 90 | 90 | 90 | 90 | 90 | 89 | 89 | 89 | 88 | 88 | 88 | 86 | 86 |
| Clearer (%) | Cloudier (%) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 10 | 90 |
| 2 | 10 | 90 |
| 3 | 10 | 90 |
| 4 | 10 | 90 |
| 5 | 9 | 91 |
| 6 | 10 | 90 |
| 7 | 10 | 90 |
| 8 | 10 | 90 |
| 9 | 11 | 89 |
| 10 | 11 | 89 |
| 11 | 11 | 89 |
| 12 | 10 | 90 |
| 13 | 10 | 90 |
| 14 | 10 | 90 |
| 15 | 10 | 90 |
| 16 | 10 | 90 |
| 17 | 10 | 90 |
| 18 | 11 | 89 |
| 19 | 10 | 90 |
| 20 | 10 | 90 |
| 21 | 10 | 90 |
| 22 | 10 | 90 |
| 23 | 10 | 90 |
| 24 | 11 | 89 |
| 25 | 11 | 89 |
| 26 | 11 | 89 |
| 27 | 12 | 88 |
| 28 | 12 | 88 |
| 29 | 12 | 88 |
| 30 | 14 | 86 |
| 31 | 14 | 86 |
Chance of precipitation in July
Gigante gets around 233 mm of rain over 26.4 wet days in July. The line is the day-by-day chance of measurable precipitation.
Day to day, the chance of measurable rain averages around 85% and peaks near 86% on the wettest days.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rain chance (%) | 84 | 84 | 84 | 83 | 84 | 84 | 84 | 84 | 84 | 84 | 84 | 84 | 85 | 85 | 85 | 85 | 85 | 85 | 86 | 86 | 86 | 86 | 86 | 86 | 86 | 85 | 85 | 84 | 83 | 83 | 82 |
| Rain chance (%) | |
|---|---|
| 1 | 84 |
| 2 | 84 |
| 3 | 84 |
| 4 | 83 |
| 5 | 84 |
| 6 | 84 |
| 7 | 84 |
| 8 | 84 |
| 9 | 84 |
| 10 | 84 |
| 11 | 84 |
| 12 | 84 |
| 13 | 85 |
| 14 | 85 |
| 15 | 85 |
| 16 | 85 |
| 17 | 85 |
| 18 | 85 |
| 19 | 86 |
| 20 | 86 |
| 21 | 86 |
| 22 | 86 |
| 23 | 86 |
| 24 | 86 |
| 25 | 86 |
| 26 | 85 |
| 27 | 85 |
| 28 | 84 |
| 29 | 83 |
| 30 | 83 |
| 31 | 82 |
Humidity in July
Most of July feels comfortable — the stacked bands show each day's mix of comfort levels, read off the dew point.
By dew point, July lands in the comfortable band about 91% of days. It rarely turns muggy — the humid and sticky bands barely register.
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| Dry (%) | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 9 | 9 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 12 |
| Comfortable (%) | 93 | 93 | 93 | 93 | 92 | 93 | 93 | 92 | 92 | 92 | 92 | 91 | 91 | 91 | 91 | 90 | 90 | 91 | 91 | 91 | 91 | 91 | 91 | 90 | 90 | 89 | 89 | 89 | 88 | 87 | 87 |
| Humid (%) | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Dry (%) | Comfortable (%) | Humid (%) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 4 | 93 | 3 |
| 2 | 4 | 93 | 3 |
| 3 | 4 | 93 | 3 |
| 4 | 4 | 93 | 3 |
| 5 | 5 | 92 | 3 |
| 6 | 5 | 93 | 2 |
| 7 | 5 | 93 | 2 |
| 8 | 6 | 92 | 2 |
| 9 | 6 | 92 | 2 |
| 10 | 6 | 92 | 2 |
| 11 | 6 | 92 | 2 |
| 12 | 7 | 91 | 2 |
| 13 | 7 | 91 | 2 |
| 14 | 7 | 91 | 2 |
| 15 | 7 | 91 | 2 |
| 16 | 8 | 90 | 2 |
| 17 | 8 | 90 | 2 |
| 18 | 8 | 91 | 1 |
| 19 | 8 | 91 | 1 |
| 20 | 8 | 91 | 1 |
| 21 | 8 | 91 | 1 |
| 22 | 8 | 91 | 1 |
| 23 | 8 | 91 | 1 |
| 24 | 9 | 90 | 1 |
| 25 | 9 | 90 | 1 |
| 26 | 10 | 89 | 1 |
| 27 | 10 | 89 | 1 |
| 28 | 10 | 89 | 1 |
| 29 | 11 | 88 | 1 |
| 30 | 12 | 87 | 1 |
| 31 | 12 | 87 | 1 |
Wind in July
Winds average 5 km/h in July.
Across July, daily wind ranges from about 5 km/h on the calmest days to 5 km/h at its breeziest. It stays fairly steady from day to day.
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| Wind speed (km/h) | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Feels | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm |
| Wind speed (km/h) | Feels | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 5 | calm |
| 2 | 5 | calm |
| 3 | 5 | calm |
| 4 | 5 | calm |
| 5 | 5 | calm |
| 6 | 5 | calm |
| 7 | 5 | calm |
| 8 | 5 | calm |
| 9 | 5 | calm |
| 10 | 5 | calm |
| 11 | 5 | calm |
| 12 | 5 | calm |
| 13 | 5 | calm |
| 14 | 5 | calm |
| 15 | 5 | calm |
| 16 | 5 | calm |
| 17 | 5 | calm |
| 18 | 5 | calm |
| 19 | 5 | calm |
| 20 | 5 | calm |
| 21 | 5 | calm |
| 22 | 5 | calm |
| 23 | 5 | calm |
| 24 | 5 | calm |
| 25 | 5 | calm |
| 26 | 5 | calm |
| 27 | 5 | calm |
| 28 | 5 | calm |
| 29 | 5 | calm |
| 30 | 5 | calm |
| 31 | 5 | calm |
Sunrise & sunset in July
Daylight runs from about 12 h 06 min at the start of July to 12 h 06 min by month's end. The lit band spans sunrise to sunset each day.
Days grow by about 0 minutes over July. Sunrise moves from 6:01 AM to 6:05 AM, and sunset from 6:10 PM to 6:11 PM.
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| Daylight (h) | 12.1 | 12.1 | 12.1 | 12.1 | 12.1 | 12.1 | 12.1 | 12.1 | 12.1 | 12.1 | 12.1 | 12.1 | 12.1 | 12.1 | 12.1 | 12.1 | 12.1 | 12.1 | 12.1 | 12.1 | 12.1 | 12.1 | 12.1 | 12.1 | 12.1 | 12.1 | 12.1 | 12.1 | 12.1 | 12.1 | 12.1 |
| Sunrise (AM) | 6:01 | 6:02 | 6:02 | 6:02 | 6:02 | 6:02 | 6:03 | 6:03 | 6:03 | 6:03 | 6:03 | 6:03 | 6:04 | 6:04 | 6:04 | 6:04 | 6:04 | 6:04 | 6:04 | 6:05 | 6:05 | 6:05 | 6:05 | 6:05 | 6:05 | 6:05 | 6:05 | 6:05 | 6:05 | 6:05 | 6:05 |
| Sunset (PM) | 6:10 | 6:10 | 6:10 | 6:10 | 6:10 | 6:10 | 6:11 | 6:11 | 6:11 | 6:11 | 6:11 | 6:11 | 6:11 | 6:11 | 6:12 | 6:12 | 6:12 | 6:12 | 6:12 | 6:12 | 6:12 | 6:12 | 6:12 | 6:12 | 6:12 | 6:12 | 6:12 | 6:12 | 6:12 | 6:12 | 6:11 |
| Daylight (h) | Sunrise (AM) | Sunset (PM) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 12.1 | 6:01 | 6:10 |
| 2 | 12.1 | 6:02 | 6:10 |
| 3 | 12.1 | 6:02 | 6:10 |
| 4 | 12.1 | 6:02 | 6:10 |
| 5 | 12.1 | 6:02 | 6:10 |
| 6 | 12.1 | 6:02 | 6:10 |
| 7 | 12.1 | 6:03 | 6:11 |
| 8 | 12.1 | 6:03 | 6:11 |
| 9 | 12.1 | 6:03 | 6:11 |
| 10 | 12.1 | 6:03 | 6:11 |
| 11 | 12.1 | 6:03 | 6:11 |
| 12 | 12.1 | 6:03 | 6:11 |
| 13 | 12.1 | 6:04 | 6:11 |
| 14 | 12.1 | 6:04 | 6:11 |
| 15 | 12.1 | 6:04 | 6:12 |
| 16 | 12.1 | 6:04 | 6:12 |
| 17 | 12.1 | 6:04 | 6:12 |
| 18 | 12.1 | 6:04 | 6:12 |
| 19 | 12.1 | 6:04 | 6:12 |
| 20 | 12.1 | 6:05 | 6:12 |
| 21 | 12.1 | 6:05 | 6:12 |
| 22 | 12.1 | 6:05 | 6:12 |
| 23 | 12.1 | 6:05 | 6:12 |
| 24 | 12.1 | 6:05 | 6:12 |
| 25 | 12.1 | 6:05 | 6:12 |
| 26 | 12.1 | 6:05 | 6:12 |
| 27 | 12.1 | 6:05 | 6:12 |
| 28 | 12.1 | 6:05 | 6:12 |
| 29 | 12.1 | 6:05 | 6:12 |
| 30 | 12.1 | 6:05 | 6:12 |
| 31 | 12.1 | 6:05 | 6:11 |
Solar energy in July
Average shortwave solar energy reaching the ground each day in July, about 4.24 kWh/m².
For context, solar energy here swings from a low near 4.1 kWh/m² to a high of 5.38 kWh/m² in September across the year — July's 4.24 kWh/m² sits near the bottom.
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| Solar energy (kWh/m²) | 4.1 | 4.1 | 4.1 | 4.1 | 4.2 | 4.2 | 4.2 | 4.2 | 4.2 | 4.2 | 4.2 | 4.2 | 4.2 | 4.2 | 4.3 | 4.3 | 4.3 | 4.3 | 4.3 | 4.3 | 4.3 | 4.3 | 4.3 | 4.3 | 4.3 | 4.4 | 4.4 | 4.4 | 4.4 | 4.5 | 4.5 |
| Level | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright |
| Solar energy (kWh/m²) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 4.1 | Bright |
| 2 | 4.1 | Bright |
| 3 | 4.1 | Bright |
| 4 | 4.1 | Bright |
| 5 | 4.2 | Bright |
| 6 | 4.2 | Bright |
| 7 | 4.2 | Bright |
| 8 | 4.2 | Bright |
| 9 | 4.2 | Bright |
| 10 | 4.2 | Bright |
| 11 | 4.2 | Bright |
| 12 | 4.2 | Bright |
| 13 | 4.2 | Bright |
| 14 | 4.2 | Bright |
| 15 | 4.3 | Bright |
| 16 | 4.3 | Bright |
| 17 | 4.3 | Bright |
| 18 | 4.3 | Bright |
| 19 | 4.3 | Bright |
| 20 | 4.3 | Bright |
| 21 | 4.3 | Bright |
| 22 | 4.3 | Bright |
| 23 | 4.3 | Bright |
| 24 | 4.3 | Bright |
| 25 | 4.3 | Bright |
| 26 | 4.4 | Bright |
| 27 | 4.4 | Bright |
| 28 | 4.4 | Bright |
| 29 | 4.4 | Bright |
| 30 | 4.5 | Bright |
| 31 | 4.5 | Bright |
Is July a good time to visit Gigante?
Our two travel scores rate July for general sightseeing and for beach or pool weather — 0 (poor) to 10 (ideal).
July is a reasonable time to visit Gigante for sightseeing.
What to pack for Gigante in July
From July's temperature range, rain chance, sun and wind — what's worth putting in the bag.
In July, Gigante sees daytime highs around 22°C and nights near 14°C. Pack rain gear. About 26 days see rain.
UV index in Gigante in July
Clear-sky midday UV in July peaks around 12 (very high — sun protection essential). The full-year curve, shaded by WHO exposure level, is below.
Under clear skies, the midday UV index in Gigante peaks around February 16 at about 16 (extreme) — sunscreen, a hat and midday shade are essential. It bottoms out near December 14 at about 11 (extreme).
The index reaches 3 or more — the level where the WHO recommends sun protection — every month of the year.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UV index (midday) | 14 | 16 | 15 | 12 | 14 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 14 | 14 | 12 | 10 |
| Level | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme |
| UV index (midday) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 14 | Extreme |
| Feb | 16 | Extreme |
| Mar | 15 | Extreme |
| Apr | 12 | Extreme |
| May | 14 | Extreme |
| Jun | 13 | Extreme |
| Jul | 12 | Extreme |
| Aug | 12 | Extreme |
| Sep | 14 | Extreme |
| Oct | 14 | Extreme |
| Nov | 12 | Extreme |
| Dec | 10 | Extreme |
Air quality in Gigante in July
Average fine-particle pollution (PM2.5) through the year — so you can see where July falls, not just the annual average.
Air quality in Gigante is worst in March — around 23 µg/m³ PM2.5 (moderate), about 2.4× the cleanest month (July, 10 µg/m³).
Modeled monthly averages (CAMS reanalysis, 2015–2024).
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PM2.5 (µg/m³) | 16 | 21 | 23 | 18 | 12 | 10 | 10 | 12 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 |
| Level | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Good | Good | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate |
| PM2.5 (µg/m³) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 16 | Moderate |
| Feb | 21 | Moderate |
| Mar | 23 | Moderate |
| Apr | 18 | Moderate |
| May | 12 | Moderate |
| Jun | 10 | Good |
| Jul | 10 | Good |
| Aug | 12 | Moderate |
| Sep | 14 | Moderate |
| Oct | 14 | Moderate |
| Nov | 14 | Moderate |
| Dec | 14 | Moderate |
Where is Gigante?
Gigante sits at 2.4°N, 75.5°W, 808 m above sea level, in Colombia. The nearest listed city is Garzón, 23 km away.
Topography around Gigante
How much the land rises and falls, and what covers it, within 3, 16 and 80 km of Gigante.
Within 3 km, the terrain around Gigante has significant variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 486 m around an average of 887 m above sea level; within 16 km, extreme variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 2,700 m; within 80 km, extreme variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 5,116 m.
The land around Gigante is covered by grassland (63%) and trees (29%) within 3 km, trees (49%) and grassland (44%) within 16 km, and trees (70%) and grassland (28%) within 80 km.
Colombia travel facts
- Travel advisory
- Level 3
- Reconsider Travel
- Power plugs
- Type A / B
- 120 / 240 V · 60 Hz
- Prices
- ≈ 38% of US
- price level, 2025
- GDP per capita
- $8,562
- 2025
- Happiness
- 6.0 / 10
- World Happiness, 2025
- Safe drinking water
- 74%
- of population, 2024
- Homicide rate
- 24.9
- per 100k, 2023
- Road deaths
- 15.4
- per 100k/yr, 2019
- Income group
- Upper middle
- World Bank
- English
- Low
- EF EPI 480
- Religion
Sources: World Bank, US State Department, World Happiness Report, WHO/UNICEF, EF EPI, CIA World Factbook.
Data sources
Temperature, precipitation, cloud, humidity, wind and solar figures are a 1991–2020 climatology for Gigante (2.3868°, -75.5474°, elevation 808 m), computed from hourly ERA5 reanalysis — contains modified Copernicus Climate Change Service information. Sun figures are astronomical calculations, not observations. City data © GeoNames, CC BY 4.0. Map outlines from Natural Earth (public domain); interactive map © Google. UV index is derived from CAMS (Copernicus Atmosphere Monitoring Service) clear-sky UV data — contains modified Copernicus Atmosphere Monitoring Service information. Monthly air-quality (PM2.5) seasonality is from the CAMS EAC4 reanalysis (Copernicus Atmosphere Monitoring Service), scaled to the WHO annual mean where available. Topography is sampled from the Copernicus DEM GLO-90 elevation model (© ESA/Airbus) and ESA WorldCover 2021 land cover (CC BY 4.0).