When is the best time to go to Colombia

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The chart above shows the best time of year to visit Colombia, Cuba. These are based on an analysis of weather averages such as temperature, rainfall and number of hours of sunshine. These ratings are based solely on the climate and do not take into account other factors such as accommodation prices and how busy it is likely to be.

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Colombia weather by month

Please note our recommendations for when to visit Colombia are based solely on the weather and do not take into accounts accommodation prices, how busy it will be and what events are on.

January

Colombia January weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
26°C 19mm 7.6hrs 11.8hrs

Colombia's weather in January is typically hot, humid and dry in nature.

It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Colombia, with some surprisingly good weather at this time of year.

January is in the winter in Colombia and is typically the coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a muggy 29°C (84°F), whilst at night 18°C (64°F) is normal.

On average January is the driest month of the year in Colombia with around 19mm 0.7 inches of rain making it a dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 5 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 7.6 hours of sunshine per day.

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February

Colombia February weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
27°C 26mm 7.8hrs 12.2hrs

February in Colombia is generally dry with the temperature being hot.

It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Colombia, with some very good weather at this time of year.

February is in the winter in Colombia and is typically the 2nd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a muggy 30°C (85°F), whilst at night 18°C (64°F) is normal.

On average February is the 2nd driest month of the year in Colombia with around 26mm 1 inches of rain making it a dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 4 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 7.8 hours of sunshine per day.

Colombia weather in February »

March

Colombia March weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
28°C 43mm 8.6hrs 12.7hrs

The weather in March in Colombia is characteristically hot, humid and reasonably dry.

Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of pretty acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Colombia.

March is in the spring in Colombia and is typically the 3rd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a muggy 31°C (87°F), whilst at night 19°C (66°F) is normal.

On average March is the 3rd driest month of the year in Colombia with around 43mm 1.7 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 5 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 8.6 hours of sunshine per day.

Colombia weather in March »

April

Colombia April weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
28°C 96mm 8.9hrs 13.4hrs

Colombia's weather in April is typically hot, humid and a little damp in nature.

Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Colombia for your holidays. The weather is often pretty bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

April is in the spring in Colombia and is typically the 4th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 32°C (89°F), whilst at night 20°C (68°F) is normal.

On average April is the 4th driest month of the year in Colombia with around 96mm 3.8 inches of rain making it a a little damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 6 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 8.9 hours of sunshine per day.

Colombia weather in April »

May

Colombia May weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
29°C 206mm 7.6hrs 13.9hrs

May is a very wet, humid month in Colombia and the temperature is generally hot.

Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Colombia for your holidays. The weather is often relatively bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

May is in the spring in Colombia and is typically the 5th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 32°C (89°F), whilst at night 21°C (70°F) is normal.

On average May is the 5th driest month of the year in Colombia with around 206mm 8.1 inches of rain making it a very wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 12 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 7.6 hours of sunshine per day.

Colombia weather in May »

June

Colombia June weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
29°C 217mm 7.3hrs 11.8hrs

The climate in Colombia during June can be summarized as hot, humid and very wet.

Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Colombia for your holidays. The weather is often relatively bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

June is in the summer in Colombia and is typically the 6th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 32°C (90°F), whilst at night 22°C (72°F) is normal.

On average June is the 6th driest month of the year in Colombia with around 217mm 8.5 inches of rain making it a very wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 13 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 7.3 hours of sunshine per day.

Colombia weather in June »

July

Colombia July weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
30°C 166mm 8.5hrs 12.2hrs

July in Colombia is generally wet with the temperature being hot.

Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Colombia for your holidays. The weather is often relatively bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

July is in the summer in Colombia and is typically the 6th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 33°C (92°F), whilst at night 23°C (73°F) is normal.

On average July is the 6th wettest month of the year in Colombia with around 166mm 6.5 inches of rain making it a wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 11 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 8.5 hours of sunshine per day.

Colombia weather in July »

August

Colombia August weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
30°C 189mm 8.2hrs 12.7hrs

The weather in August in Colombia is characteristically hot, humid and wet.

Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Colombia for your holidays. The weather is often relatively bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

August is in the summer in Colombia and is typically the 5th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 33°C (92°F), whilst at night 23°C (73°F) is normal.

On average August is the 5th wettest month of the year in Colombia with around 189mm 7.4 inches of rain making it a wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 13 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 8.2 hours of sunshine per day.

Colombia weather in August »

September

Colombia September weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
29°C 193mm 7.4hrs 13.4hrs

Colombia's weather in September is typically hot, humid and wet in nature.

Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Colombia for your holidays. The weather is often not a good and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

September is in the fall / autumn in Colombia and is typically the 4th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 33°C (91°F), whilst at night 22°C (72°F) is normal.

On average September is the 4th wettest month of the year in Colombia with around 193mm 7.6 inches of rain making it a wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 13 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 7.4 hours of sunshine per day.

Colombia weather in September »

October

Colombia October weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
28°C 168mm 7hrs 13.9hrs

October is a wet, humid month in Colombia and the temperature is generally hot.

Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Colombia for your holidays. The weather is often relatively bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

October is in the fall / autumn in Colombia and is typically the 3rd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 32°C (89°F), whilst at night 22°C (71°F) is normal.

On average October is the 3rd wettest month of the year in Colombia with around 168mm 6.6 inches of rain making it a wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 15 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 7 hours of sunshine per day.

Colombia weather in October »

November

Colombia November weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
27°C 60mm 7.3hrs 11.8hrs

November in Colombia is generally reasonably dry with the temperature being hot.

It is perhaps a good month to visit Colombia, with some extremely good weather at this time of year.

November is in the fall / autumn in Colombia and is typically the 2nd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 30°C (86°F), whilst at night 21°C (69°F) is normal.

On average November is the 2nd wettest month of the year in Colombia with around 60mm 2.4 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 8 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 7.3 hours of sunshine per day.

Colombia weather in November »

December

Colombia December weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
26°C 25mm 7.4hrs 12.2hrs

December in Colombia is generally dry with the temperature being hot.

It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Colombia, with some particularly good weather at this time of year.

December is in the winter in Colombia and is typically the warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a muggy 29°C (84°F), whilst at night 19°C (66°F) is normal.

On average December is the wettest month of the year in Colombia with around 25mm 1 inches of rain making it a dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 5 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 7.4 hours of sunshine per day.

Colombia weather in December »

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Colombia weather stats

Colombia weather statistics
Hottest month: July 32.9°C 91.2°F
Driest month: January 19mm 0.7ins
Sunniest month: March 8.6hrs
Coldest month: January 28.6°C 83.5°F
Wettest month: June 217mm 8.5ins
Warmest sea: September 30°C 86°F
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