The flying season runs from December to March and again from July to September.
The seasons in Valle del Cauca are influenced by Colombia's tropical climate, but they are primarily shaped by two key periods: the dry season and the rainy season.

1. Dry Season (Dec-Mar, Jul-Sep)
This is the peak paragliding season in Valle del Cauca. During these months, the weather is characterized by clear skies, consistent thermals, and minimal rainfall, creating ideal conditions for cross-country (XC) flying. The thermals are strong but smooth, providing pilots with plenty of lift and allowing for long-distance flights. The dry season is marked by stable weather patterns, which also means the winds are generally light and predictable, making it perfect for both beginners and experienced pilots.

2. Rainy Season (Apr-Jun, Oct-Nov)
While the rainy season brings more frequent showers and unstable weather, flying can still be possible, though less predictable. These months tend to see more overcast skies, and thunderstorms can develop in the afternoons. However, pilots who are comfortable with changing conditions and who know how to read the weather can still enjoy flying, especially during the mornings before the rain starts.

Looking at the Windy weather forecast above, you will probably notice that it will be raining every day this week. And it probably will, how else would you be flying over super green rainforest? However, in this microclimate you will be able to see the build up of a heavy raincloud, and just fly around it, or fly away and land. This is not the Alps.

The best thing you can do is to look out of your window in the morning and go up to launch, no matter what you see. When you get to the launch, don’t get discouraged if you are in the clouds, or its even raining. This will clear up and you will be the first in the sky.

A light wind is usually predicted from either the north or the south. Typically there are no strong winds and the thermals are mostly gentle, making the flying almost perfect. However, the reputation for superlight wonderful thermals is somewhat overemphasised and changing weather patterns mean stronger conditions. The conditions are still good, but you can expect some pretty active flying too.

Flying here starts early. The thermic breeze hits launch around 9am and flying typically start around 11am. Once the flatlands start working around midday, you can start moving out into the valley, and fly to the other side of the valley, onto the range of hills on the eastern side. Around this time the daily seabreeze starts to push in from the Pacific ocean (which is only 70km away!). The advancing seabreeze means things can get pretty turbulent in the mountains on the west side of the valley.

The Pacific sea breeze can often produce a strong westerly wind with gusts of 25‐30km/h. This penetrates about 2‐3km into the valley, allowing pilots to still use the eastern side for flying. Getting all the way back to Roldanillo can be difficult in this wind, but you can land anywhere suitable on the way back to Roldanillo and hitchhike to the town.

Cloudbase is typically around 1,800m to 2,300m. The moist agricultural climate of the valley reduces the tendency for over development within the flying area, but in this microclimate you will notice some very localised rain and thunderstorms which you can often easily avoid.

The region enjoys a temperate climate year-round, with warm daytime temperatures typically ranging from 25°C to 30°C (77°F to 86°F), ensuring comfortable conditions for long flights. The area’s altitude—around 1,000 meters (3,280 feet) above sea level also contributes to the mild weather. You could fly in T-shirt and shorts, but many pilots use thin long sleeved shirts to protect from the sun and wind.