Best Time to Visit Colombia: Weather Month by Month

Q: What is the best time to visit Colombia?

January is the best month with 19.0°C highs, 9.0°C lows, 7.1h of sunshine and 16.0% rainy days. The months of January & February offer comparable conditions.

Q: How many hours of sunshine does Colombia get in January?

Colombia averages 7.1 sunshine hours per day in January. It is the sunniest month with a climate score of 7.2/10.

Q: What is the rainiest month in Colombia?

April is the most unfavourable month with April has the lowest climate score of the year and the lowest climate score of the year.

Q: What are the temperatures at night in Colombia in January?

In January, overnight lows reach 9.0°C, while afternoon highs average 19.0°C.

Q: Is Colombia good in winter?

In winter (December-February), Colombia scores 7.1/10 on average — Decent period conditions for cultural visits.. The best month overall remains January with a score of 7.2/10.

Q: When should you avoid Colombia?

April is the most difficult month to visit Colombia, with April has the lowest climate score of the year. Climate conditions are at their lowest of the year during this period.

Decide

When to visit Colombia?

The decision rests on several criteria. Climate score, tourist crowds and feasible activities.

Verdict: In Colombia, January and September clearly stand out. July concentrates the least favourable conditions.

Top & avoid

🏆 January · 7.6 September · 7.4 December · 7.3 February · 7.2 ⚠️ July · 4.4

7.6

Jan

7.2

Feb

4.5

Mar

4.4

Apr

4.4

May

4.4

Jun

4.4

Jul

7.2

Aug

7.4

Sep

7.2

Oct

4.5

Nov

7.3

Dec

Best period · ≥ 7 Decent period · 4 – 7 Tough conditions · < 4

What you grasp in 5 seconds

Colombia offers 6 comfortable months, without any month really to avoid. The gap stays moderate: 7.6 in January vs 4.4 in July.

What to check next

Your tolerance for crowds and budget. The best months concentrate tourist saturation and higher prices. Shoulder seasons offer a good compromise.

Next action

Scroll down to the detailed table to compare month by month, then open the page of the month that interests you.

Compare the 12 months By your project

How we calculate the score

The score combines 4 weighted criteria using 10 years of real climate data (ERA5).

Source : ERA5 · Open-Meteo · 10 years (2016–2025) · Full methodology →

Understand

Compare all 12 months

Month-by-month details: temperature, rain, sunshine, score and verdict.

✅ 6 comfortable months (Jan · Feb · Aug · Sep · Oct · Dec)

Month	T° min	T° max	Rain %	mm/day	Sun	Score	Verdict
☀️ January →	9°C	19°C	16%	1.7mm	7.1h	7.6/10	Best period
⛅ February →	10°C	19°C	26%	2.5mm	6.5h	7.2/10	Best period
🌥️ March →	10°C	18°C	35%	3.8mm	5.6h	4.5/10	Decent period
🌥️ April →	10°C	18°C	45%	3.8mm	6.0h	4.4/10	Decent period
🌥️ May →	10°C	18°C	44%	3.1mm	5.9h	4.4/10	Decent period
🌥️ June →	10°C	17°C	34%	2.6mm	6.4h	4.4/10	Decent period
🌥️ July →	9°C	16°C	31%	2.5mm	6.3h	4.4/10	Decent period
⛅ August →	9°C	17°C	29%	1.3mm	7.6h	7.2/10	Best period
⛅ September →	9°C	18°C	30%	1.1mm	7.9h	7.4/10	Best period
⛅ October →	9°C	18°C	39%	2.3mm	6.7h	7.2/10	Best period
🌥️ November →	10°C	18°C	40%	3.3mm	6.2h	4.5/10	Decent period
⛅ December →	9°C	18°C	25%	1.8mm	7.0h	7.3/10	Best period

☀️ January

7.6/10

T°9°C / 19°C

Rain %16%

Best period

Rain %26%

Best period

Rain %35%

Decent period

Rain %45%

Decent period

Rain %44%

Decent period

Rain %34%

Decent period

T°9°C / 16°C

Rain %31%

Sun6.3h

Decent period

⛅ August

7.2/10

T°9°C / 17°C

Rain %29%

Sun7.6h

Best period

⛅ September

7.4/10

T°9°C / 18°C

Rain %30%

Sun7.9h

Best period

⛅ October

7.2/10

T°9°C / 18°C

Rain %39%

Best period

Rain %40%

Decent period

T°9°C / 18°C

Rain %25%

Sun7.0h

Best period

📊 Quick read

Optimal window

Aug → Oct

Good transition

Mar · Jul · Nov

Tough period

none

🌡️ Detailed conditions (January)

🌡️ Feel

Comfortable

☀️ UV

9.0 · Very strong

💧 Humidity feel

9°C · Dry

☔ Rain

16% · 1.7 mm/day

🌅 Sunshine

7.1h/day

Week by week

Colombia week by week: your odds of avoiding rain

For each week of the year: in how many years out of 10 it was mostly dry (at most 2 rainy days), 2016 to 2025.

Safest week: Jan 22 to Jan 28, mostly dry in 10 years out of 10 (0.7 rainy day(s) on average).

Most exposed: Oct 29 to Nov 4, mostly dry in 3 years out of 10 (3.7 rainy days on average).

Number = years out of 10 with at most 2 rainy days in the week. Source: ERA5 reanalysis (ECMWF) via Open-Meteo, daily data 2016-2025. Rainy day = at least 1 mm, as everywhere on the site.
Jan	Jan 18/1019°C	Jan 87/1018°C	Jan 159/1018°C	Jan 2210/1019°C	Jan 298/1019°C
Feb	Feb 58/1019°C	Feb 129/1019°C	Feb 194/1019°C	Feb 265/1019°C
Mar	Mar 55/1019°C	Mar 126/1018°C	Mar 197/1018°C	Mar 264/1018°C
Apr	Apr 23/1018°C	Apr 95/1018°C	Apr 164/1018°C	Apr 233/1018°C	Apr 304/1017°C
May	May 73/1017°C	May 146/1018°C	May 215/1018°C	May 285/1017°C
Jun	Jun 45/1017°C	Jun 114/1017°C	Jun 185/1016°C	Jun 256/1017°C
Jul	Jul 27/1016°C	Jul 95/1016°C	Jul 165/1016°C	Jul 236/1017°C	Jul 305/1016°C
Aug	Aug 64/1017°C	Aug 138/1018°C	Aug 207/1018°C	Aug 278/1018°C
Sep	Sep 36/1018°C	Sep 108/1018°C	Sep 175/1019°C	Sep 246/1018°C
Oct	Oct 15/1018°C	Oct 84/1018°C	Oct 155/1018°C	Oct 224/1019°C	Oct 293/1018°C
Nov	Nov 55/1018°C	Nov 124/1018°C	Nov 194/1018°C	Nov 267/1018°C
Dec	Dec 38/1018°C	Dec 108/1018°C	Dec 178/1018°C	Dec 245/1019°C

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10-year trend

Annual temperatures — Colombia

Min/max temperature curves observed over the past 10 years (ERA5). Shows climate stability and trend.

Annual data unavailable for this destination.

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What you need to know before you go

Three angles: the country (language, currency, safety, budget), the year-round climate, and the specifics of a tropical stay.

Country · Colombia

🗣️LanguageSpanish

💶CurrencyPeso colombien ($)

🚗DrivingRight-hand

🛡️Safety ⓘSafe · 2/5

💰Cost of living ⓘCheap · 2/5

🌡️ Climate

🌍Climate typeEquatorial tropical

📈Climate trend ⓘStable

🔥Hottest monthJanuary · 19°C

❄️Coolest monthJuly · 16°C

🌧️Rainiest month ⓘApril · 45%

🏝️ Tropical stay

🌞Dry season ⓘMay → Sep

🌧️Wet season ⓘDec → Mar

🌀Cyclones ⓘNone (equator)

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Equatorial tropical climate with a 7.6 → 4.4 gap between best and worst month. 10 years of ERA5 data to choose by project.

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Questions

Frequently asked questions

What is the best time to visit Colombia?

January is the best month with 19.0°C highs, 9.0°C lows, 7.1h of sunshine and 16.0% rainy days. The months of January & February offer comparable conditions.

How many hours of sunshine does Colombia get in January?

Colombia averages 7.1 sunshine hours per day in January. It is the sunniest month with a climate score of 7.2/10.

What is the rainiest month in Colombia?

April is the most unfavourable month with April has the lowest climate score of the year and the lowest climate score of the year.

What are the temperatures at night in Colombia in January?

In January, overnight lows reach 9.0°C, while afternoon highs average 19.0°C.

Is Colombia good in winter?

In winter (December-February), Colombia scores 7.1/10 on average — Decent period conditions for cultural visits.. The best month overall remains January with a score of 7.2/10.

When should you avoid Colombia?

April is the most difficult month to visit Colombia, with April has the lowest climate score of the year. Climate conditions are at their lowest of the year during this period.