Best Time To Visit Colombia
December - March
These are some of the warmest months in Colombia, with bright sunshine and blue skies across many parts of the country. In many places, such as Bogotá, Los Llanos and the Caribbean coast there is reduced chance of rainfall; conditions are perfect for outdoor activities like guided walking tours or scenic nature hikes. As these months coincide with Latin American holiday times, there will be a high volume of visitors and a bustling, lively atmosphere in many places, particularly over Christmas and New Year. It is important to book far in advance as many hotels will fill up quickly. There are any number of cultural events during these months, including Barranquilla Carnival in February, film, music and literature festivals in Cartagena and Popayán’s historic Festival de Los Negros y Blancos in January.
32°C Average max daytime temperature
22°C Average min nighttime temperature
10 days per season rainfall
Very High humidity
April - June
With fewer visitors than the peak season, this can be a great time to visit Colombia without encountering large crowds. April brings particularly dry weather in the Caribbean- perfect conditions for exploring the golden sands and lush jungles of Parque Tayrona. This is the rainy season in the Amazon, when the flooded jungle can be explored by kayak. In the capital, Bogotá hosts an International Theatre Festival, beginning in March but continuing into April, with an exciting programme of productions from across the globe. In Mompós you’ll find deliciously hot weather and grand processions for Semana Santa (Easter week) in the quaint cobbled streets.
32°C Average max daytime temperature
23°C Average min nighttime temperature
14 days per season rainfall
Very High humidity
July - August
These months welcome a brief dry season, with less rainfall and increasingly warm temperatures. Bogota enjoys warmer weather, with sunlit street parades and dancing for its exuberant carnival in July, while Medellín bursts into bloom with processions of floral floats during the Feria de las Flores in August. In Villa de Leyva, the popular religious festival of Virgen de Carmen draws bustling crowds and live folk music. In the Caribbean, temperatures remain hot and steamy, and by August there are regular downpours which can be torrential. August is the warmest and driest month in San Agustín and Popayán, averaging 24°C, making this a great time for scenic hikes and visits to archaeological gems.
32°C Average max daytime temperature
23°C Average min nighttime temperature
16 days per season rainfall
Very High humidity
September - November
Weather conditions vary greatly during these months. While in the Caribbean there are regular torrential downpours and hot, steamy temperatures, the Amazon rainforest is in the height of its dry season, meaning you can hike into the depths of the jungle and encounter abundant, though shy, wildlife. In the Llanos, the heavy rains of the wet season tail off and thousands of birds are visible at watering holes, while capybara, anacondas, alligators and monkeys also become more visible as the flooded plains begin to dry up. Bogota hosts a world-famous International Jazz Festival in September.
31°C Average max daytime temperature
23°C Average min nighttime temperature
18 days per season rainfall
Very High humidity
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