When is the best time to go to Columbia

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The chart above shows the best time of year to visit Columbia, United States. 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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Columbia weather by month

Please note our recommendations for when to visit Columbia 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

Columbia January weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
5°C 106mm 4.7hrs 10.9hrs

January is a damp month in Columbia and the temperature is generally cool.

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

January is in the winter in Columbia and is typically the coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cold 6°C (42°F), whilst at night -6°C (22°F) is normal.

On average January is the driest month of the year in Columbia with around 106mm 4.2 inches of rain making it a damp 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 4.7 hours of sunshine per day.

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February

Columbia February weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
8°C 107mm 5.4hrs 11.7hrs

February in Columbia is generally damp with the temperature being cool.

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

February is in the winter in Columbia and is typically the 2nd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cold 9°C (47°F), whilst at night -4°C (25°F) is normal.

On average February is the 2nd driest month of the year in Columbia with around 107mm 4.2 inches of rain making it a damp 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 5.4 hours of sunshine per day.

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March

Columbia March weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
13°C 127mm 6.4hrs 12.8hrs

The weather in March in Columbia is characteristically cool and wet.

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

March is in the spring in Columbia and is typically the 3rd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 14°C (58°F), whilst at night 1°C (35°F) is normal.

On average March is the 3rd driest month of the year in Columbia with around 127mm 5 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 6.4 hours of sunshine per day.

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April

Columbia April weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
18°C 108mm 7.9hrs 14hrs

Columbia's weather in April is typically mild and damp in nature.

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 Columbia.

April is in the spring in Columbia and is typically the 4th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 20°C (69°F), whilst at night 6°C (43°F) is normal.

On average April is the 4th driest month of the year in Columbia with around 108mm 4.2 inches of rain making it a damp 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 7.9 hours of sunshine per day.

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May

Columbia May weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
23°C 134mm 8.9hrs 15.1hrs

May is a wet month in Columbia and the temperature is generally warm.

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

May is in the spring in Columbia and is typically the 5th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a comfortable 25°C (77°F), whilst at night 11°C (52°F) is normal.

On average May is the 5th driest month of the year in Columbia with around 134mm 5.3 inches of rain making it a 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 8.9 hours of sunshine per day.

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June

Columbia June weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
26°C 114mm 9.6hrs 10.9hrs

Columbia's weather in June is typically warm, humid and damp in nature.

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

June is in the summer in Columbia and is typically the 6th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a muggy 29°C (84°F), whilst at night 16°C (61°F) is normal.

On average June is the 6th driest month of the year in Columbia with around 114mm 4.5 inches of rain making it a damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 10 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 9.6 hours of sunshine per day.

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July

Columbia July weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
28°C 128mm 9.4hrs 11.7hrs

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

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

July is in the summer in Columbia and is typically the 6th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a muggy 31°C (88°F), whilst at night 18°C (65°F) is normal.

On average July is the 6th wettest month of the year in Columbia with around 128mm 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 9.4 hours of sunshine per day.

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August

Columbia August weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
27°C 106mm 9hrs 12.8hrs

The weather in August in Columbia is characteristically hot, humid and damp.

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

August is in the summer in Columbia and is typically the 5th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a muggy 30°C (87°F), whilst at night 17°C (63°F) is normal.

On average August is the 5th wettest month of the year in Columbia with around 106mm 4.2 inches of rain making it a damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 9 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 9 hours of sunshine per day.

Columbia weather in August »

September

Columbia September weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
24°C 100mm 7.9hrs 14hrs

Columbia's weather in September is typically warm, humid and a little damp in nature.

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

September is in the fall / autumn in Columbia and is typically the 4th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a muggy 27°C (81°F), whilst at night 14°C (56°F) is normal.

On average September is the 4th wettest month of the year in Columbia with around 100mm 3.9 inches of rain making it a a little damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 9 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 7.9 hours of sunshine per day.

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October

Columbia October weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
19°C 74mm 7.2hrs 15.1hrs

October is a reasonably dry month in Columbia and the temperature is generally mild.

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

October is in the fall / autumn in Columbia and is typically the 3rd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 21°C (70°F), whilst at night 6°C (43°F) is normal.

On average October is the 3rd wettest month of the year in Columbia with around 74mm 2.9 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 7.2 hours of sunshine per day.

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November

Columbia November weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
13°C 105mm 5hrs 10.9hrs

Columbia's weather in November is typically cool and damp in nature.

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

November is in the fall / autumn in Columbia and is typically the 2nd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 15°C (59°F), whilst at night 2°C (36°F) is normal.

On average November is the 2nd wettest month of the year in Columbia with around 105mm 4.1 inches of rain making it a damp 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 5 hours of sunshine per day.

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December

Columbia December weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
8°C 118mm 4.2hrs 11.7hrs

December in Columbia is generally damp with the temperature being cool.

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

December is in the winter in Columbia and is typically the warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cold 9°C (48°F), whilst at night -3°C (27°F) is normal.

On average December is the wettest month of the year in Columbia with around 118mm 4.6 inches of rain making it a damp 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 4.2 hours of sunshine per day.

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Columbia weather stats

Columbia weather statistics
Hottest month: July 30.6°C 87.1°F
Driest month: October 74mm 2.9ins
Sunniest month: August 9hrs
Coldest month: January 5.5°C 41.9°F
Wettest month: May 134mm 5.3ins
Warmest sea: August 25.1°C 77.2°F
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