Nevado del Quindío Mountain
Snow-capped Andean peak within Los Nevados national park
Nevado del Quindío crowns Colombia's Central Cordillera within Los Nevados National Park, reached by hikers for high-altitude páramo, glacier remnants and endemic flora on mountain trails.
Nevado del Quindío at a Glance#
How to Get to Nevado del Quindío#
Access is typically from the Quindío Department with entry points via towns such as Salento or Armenia; regional roads and park checkpoints regulate access. Local tour operators organize treks and provide necessary permits and guides.
Tips for Visiting Nevado del Quindío#
- Hire a local guide for safe access to high-altitude trails and to learn about routes used by mountaineers.
- Acclimatize slowly - ascend to intermediate elevations and spend a night or two before approaching higher trails around the peak.
- Check weather and snow conditions; the mountain sits in a cloud- and precipitation-prone area and conditions change rapidly.
Best Time to Visit Nevado del Quindío#
Best visited outside of the heavy wet season; local guides will advise precise timing for safety.
Weather & Climate near Nevado del Quindío#
Nevado del Quindío's climate is classified as Tundra - Tundra climate with consistently warm temperatures year-round. Temperatures range from -3°C to 7°C. Abundant rainfall (1140 mm/year), wettest in October.
| Month | Comfort | Temp | Feels | Rain | Sky | Humidity | Wind | UV | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | - | -3° - 7° | 0° | 43 mm | - | - | 1.7 m/s | - | - |
| February | - | -3° - 7° | 0° | 50 mm | - | - | 1.7 m/s | - | - |
| March | - | -2° - 7° | 1° | 75 mm | - | - | 1.4 m/s | - | - |
| April | - | -2° - 6° | 2° | 141 mm | - | - | 1.3 m/s | - | - |
| May | - | -1° - 6° | 3° | 104 mm | - | - | 1.3 m/s | - | - |
| June | - | -2° - 6° | 0° | 87 mm | - | - | 1.8 m/s | - | - |
| July | - | -2° - 6° | 0° | 76 mm | - | - | 2.0 m/s | - | - |
| August | - | -2° - 6° | 0° | 105 mm | - | - | 2.1 m/s | - | - |
| September | - | -2° - 6° | 1° | 108 mm | - | - | 1.7 m/s | - | - |
| October | - | -2° - 6° | 1° | 164 mm | - | - | 1.4 m/s | - | - |
| November | - | -2° - 6° | 1° | 108 mm | - | - | 1.5 m/s | - | - |
| December | - | -2° - 7° | 1° | 79 mm | - | - | 1.6 m/s | - | - |
