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, Colombia. 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
21°C 99mm 6.1hrs 12.7hrs

Colombia's weather in January is typically warm and a little damp in nature.

It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Colombia, with some very 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 24°C (75°F), whilst at night 16°C (60°F) is normal.

On average January is the driest month of the year in Colombia with around 99mm 3.9 inches of rain making it a a little 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 6.1 hours of sunshine per day.

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February

Colombia February weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
22°C 115mm 5.6hrs 12.7hrs

February in Colombia is generally damp with the temperature being warm.

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.

February is in the winter in Colombia and is typically the 2nd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 24°C (75°F), whilst at night 16°C (61°F) is normal.

On average February is the 2nd driest month of the year in Colombia with around 115mm 4.5 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 5.6 hours of sunshine per day.

Colombia weather in February »

March

Colombia March weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
21°C 166mm 4.6hrs 12.8hrs

The weather in March in Colombia is characteristically warm 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 not a good and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

March is in the spring in Colombia and is typically the 3rd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 24°C (75°F), whilst at night 16°C (61°F) is normal.

On average March is the 3rd driest 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 16 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 4.6 hours of sunshine per day.

Colombia weather in March »

April

Colombia April weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
21°C 205mm 3.8hrs 12.9hrs

Colombia's weather in April is typically warm and very 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 relatively 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 24°C (75°F), whilst at night 16°C (61°F) is normal.

On average April is the 4th driest month of the year in Colombia with around 205mm 8.1 inches of rain making it a very wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 21 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 3.8 hours of sunshine per day.

Colombia weather in April »

May

Colombia May weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
21°C 161mm 4.3hrs 13hrs

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

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.

May is in the spring in Colombia and is typically the 5th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 23°C (73°F), whilst at night 16°C (61°F) is normal.

On average May is the 5th driest month of the year in Colombia with around 161mm 6.3 inches of rain making it a wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 23 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 4.3 hours of sunshine per day.

Colombia weather in May »

June

Colombia June weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
21°C 120mm 4.8hrs 12.7hrs

June is a wet month in Colombia and the temperature is generally warm.

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.

June is in the summer in Colombia and is typically the 6th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 23°C (73°F), whilst at night 16°C (61°F) is normal.

On average June is the 6th driest month of the year in Colombia with around 120mm 4.7 inches of rain making it a wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 22 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 4.8 hours of sunshine per day.

Colombia weather in June »

July

Colombia July weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
21°C 91mm 5.2hrs 12.7hrs

July in Colombia is generally a little damp with the temperature being warm.

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

July is in the summer in Colombia and is typically the 6th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 23°C (73°F), whilst at night 16°C (60°F) is normal.

On average July is the 6th wettest month of the year in Colombia with around 91mm 3.6 inches of rain making it a a little damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 20 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 5.2 hours of sunshine per day.

Colombia weather in July »

August

Colombia August weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
21°C 90mm 5.1hrs 12.8hrs

The weather in August in Colombia is characteristically warm and a little damp.

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

August is in the summer in Colombia and is typically the 5th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 23°C (74°F), whilst at night 16°C (60°F) is normal.

On average August is the 5th wettest month of the year in Colombia with around 90mm 3.5 inches of rain making it a a little damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 20 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 5.1 hours of sunshine per day.

Colombia weather in August »

September

Colombia September weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
21°C 106mm 4.9hrs 12.9hrs

Colombia's weather in September is typically warm and damp in nature.

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

September is in the fall / autumn in Colombia and is typically the 4th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 24°C (75°F), whilst at night 16°C (60°F) is normal.

On average September is the 4th wettest month of the year in Colombia with around 106mm 4.2 inches of rain making it a damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 19 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 4.9 hours of sunshine per day.

Colombia weather in September »

October

Colombia October weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
21°C 238mm 4.4hrs 13hrs

October is a very wet month in Colombia and the temperature is generally warm.

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.

October is in the fall / autumn in Colombia and is typically the 3rd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 23°C (73°F), whilst at night 16°C (60°F) is normal.

On average October is the 3rd wettest month of the year in Colombia with around 238mm 9.4 inches of rain making it a very wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 22 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 4.4 hours of sunshine per day.

Colombia weather in October »

November

Colombia November weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
21°C 276mm 4.3hrs 12.7hrs

Warm and very wet weather often prevails in Colombia during the month of November

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.

November is in the fall / autumn in Colombia and is typically the 2nd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 23°C (73°F), whilst at night 16°C (60°F) is normal.

On average November is the 2nd wettest month of the year in Colombia with around 276mm 10.9 inches of rain making it a very wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 23 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 4.3 hours of sunshine per day.

Colombia weather in November »

December

Colombia December weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
21°C 166mm 5.3hrs 12.7hrs

December in Colombia is generally wet with the temperature being warm.

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.

December is in the winter in Colombia and is typically the warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 23°C (74°F), whilst at night 16°C (60°F) is normal.

On average December is the 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 16 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 5.3 hours of sunshine per day.

Colombia weather in December »

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Colombia weather stats

Colombia weather statistics
Hottest month: February 23.9°C 75°F
Driest month: August 90mm 3.5ins
Sunniest month: January 6.1hrs
Coldest month: July 22.6°C 72.7°F
Wettest month: November 276mm 10.9ins
Warmest sea: June 26.8°C 80.2°F
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