Sotará (volcano) Volcano
Stratovolcano in Cauca Department, Colombia
A stratovolcano in Colombia's Cauca Department rising above montane forest and páramo. The area attracts hikers and biodiversity researchers interested in Andean ecosystems and high‑altitude landscapes.
Sotará (volcano) at a Glance#
How to Get to Sotará (volcano)#
Sotará is in Cauca Department. Access is typically by road from Popayán or Cajibío; due to rough local roads and variable conditions, local guidance and transport arrangements are recommended.
Tips for Visiting Sotará (volcano)#
- Volcanic terrain can be treacherous - use a guide familiar with local conditions and weather.
- Check with Colombian park authorities for access restrictions and road conditions before planning an approach.
- Altitude and remoteness mean long approach times; plan logistics for fuel, food, and emergency contingencies.
Best Time to Visit Sotará (volcano)#
Dry season offers more reliable access and safer trail conditions; wet season increases risk on remote tracks.
Weather & Climate near Sotará (volcano)#
Sotará (volcano)'s climate is classified as Tundra - Tundra climate with consistently warm temperatures year-round. Temperatures range from 0°C to 10°C. Abundant rainfall (1725 mm/year), wettest in July.
| Month | Comfort | Temp | Feels | Rain | Sky | Humidity | Wind | UV | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | - | 0° - 10° | 3° | 79 mm | - | - | 2.1 m/s | - | - |
| February | - | 0° - 10° | 3° | 95 mm | - | - | 2.0 m/s | - | - |
| March | - | 1° - 10° | 4° | 114 mm | - | - | 1.8 m/s | - | - |
| April | - | 1° - 10° | 4° | 162 mm | - | - | 1.7 m/s | - | - |
| May | - | 1° - 10° | 4° | 180 mm | - | - | 1.7 m/s | - | - |
| June | - | 1° - 9° | 3° | 166 mm | - | - | 2.3 m/s | - | - |
| July | - | 0° - 8° | 2° | 190 mm | - | - | 2.7 m/s | - | - |
| August | - | 0° - 8° | 2° | 149 mm | - | - | 2.8 m/s | - | - |
| September | - | 0° - 9° | 3° | 138 mm | - | - | 2.3 m/s | - | - |
| October | - | 0° - 10° | 4° | 157 mm | - | - | 1.8 m/s | - | - |
| November | - | 1° - 10° | 4° | 157 mm | - | - | 1.8 m/s | - | - |
| December | - | 0° - 10° | 4° | 138 mm | - | - | 2.0 m/s | - | - |