SeasonMapVilla de Leyva weather in December
Colombia
December in Villa de Leyva: nice, rainy, with clean air — fine if you can take 23 rainy days.
#5 of 12 months in Villa de Leyva · #241 of 1383 destinations to visit in December · comfort 87/100 (tier A)
Updated September 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis
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Villa de Leyva climate normals — December
| Daytime high | 22°C / 71°F | 😎 nice |
|---|---|---|
| Nighttime low | 13°C / 55°F | |
| Feels like (high) | 23°C / 73°F | |
| Rainfall | 106 mm / 4.2 in | 🌧 rainy |
| Rainy days | 23 days | |
| Humidity | 84% | 💦 very humid |
| Dew point | 14°C / 56°F | |
| Sunshine | 10.2 h/day | |
| Daylight | 11.8 h | |
| Wind | 7 km/h / 4 mph | |
| Air quality (US AQI) | 33 | 🍃 good |
Monthly averages from ERA5 reanalysis. AQI is the mean US Air Quality Index for the month.
Crowds in Villa de Leyva in December
How busy the place itself is — school and mass holidays, the months an editor tagged, and how sought-after the weather makes them. Never part of the comfort score.
Peak crowdsFestival de Luces, Year-end holidays in Colombia, school holidays in 4 of the markets that fill it(estimated)
Peak crowdsBusyShoulder seasonQuiet
Best months for Villa de Leyva's weather
Ranked by this destination's own climate comfort score across the year — a different thing from how busy it gets (see Crowds above).
Fair weatherVilla de Leyva's weather doesn't swing hard through the year — comfort stays fairly steady in every month.
What's on in Villa de Leyva in December
Recurring seasonal events, natural spectacles, closures and holidays — curated and sourced.
- Festival
Festival de Luces
5–7 DecChristmas & New YearCrowdedBook earlyFireworks and lit displays over the plaza for three nights at the start of December, the traditional opening of Christmas in Boyaca. The town closes the centre to cars and fills anyway. Source ↗
Nearby, and something's on
Within 300 km of Villa de Leyva — a day trip or a short hop — with something on this month. Never part of the comfort score.
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Villa de Leyva in December — FAQ
- Is December a good time to visit Villa de Leyva?
- December in Villa de Leyva: nice, rainy, with clean air — fine if you can take 23 rainy days. It ranks #5 of 12 months for Villa de Leyva on SeasonMap's comfort score (87/100).
- What is the weather like in Villa de Leyva in December?
- In December, Villa de Leyva averages a daily high of 21.7°C and a low of 12.5°C, with about 106 mm of rain over roughly 23 rainy days.
- What is the air quality in Villa de Leyva in December?
- Villa de Leyva has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 33 in December.
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Similar destinations in South America — December
Within 300 km: Medellín's Alumbrados navidenos around 28 Nov – 14 Jan, and Bogotá's Christmas lights around 1 Dec – 8 Jan.