Colombia, ColombiaQuick decision
When to visit Colombia?
🌞 Best time overall
September
🌡️ Optimal temperature
9°C–18°C in September
🌧 Least rain
34% rainy days in September
🌧 Wettest month
March (75%)
📅 Best score
7.2/10
By trip type
Best time by type of trip
Coffee TriangleYear-round — Salento, Cocora Valley and fincas.
Colonial TownsDecember–March — Cartagena, Villa de Leyva and Barichara.
Amazon & WildlifeJune–October — Leticia, pink dolphins and jungle.
CaribbeanDecember–April — San Andrés, Providencia and Rosario Islands.
Salsa in CaliYear-round — world salsa capital, schools and clubs.
Monthly climate data
Colombia weather month by month
| Month | Min °C | Max °C | Rainy days (%) | Precip. mm/d | Sun h/d | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 🌦️ January | 9°C | 19°C | 47% | 1.7 | 10.6h | 7.1/10 |
| 🌦️ February | 10°C | 19°C | 59% | 2.5 | 10.3h | 7.0/10 |
| 🌧️ March | 10°C | 18°C | 75% | 3.8 | 9.8h | 5.4/10 |
| 🌧️ April | 10°C | 18°C | 69% | 3.8 | 10.0h | 5.8/10 |
| 🌧️ May | 10°C | 18°C | 69% | 3.1 | 9.8h | 6.0/10 |
| 🌦️ June | 10°C | 17°C | 64% | 2.6 | 10.4h | 6.1/10 |
| 🌧️ July | 9°C | 16°C | 65% | 2.5 | 10.4h | 5.5/10 |
| 🌦️ August | 9°C | 17°C | 41% | 1.3 | 11.0h | 7.1/10 |
| 🌤️ September | 9°C | 18°C | 34% | 1.1 | 11.1h | 7.2/10 |
| 🌦️ October | 9°C | 18°C | 55% | 2.3 | 10.5h | 7.0/10 |
| 🌧️ November | 10°C | 18°C | 65% | 3.3 | 10.3h | 6.4/10 |
| 🌦️ December | 9°C | 18°C | 49% | 1.8 | 10.6h | 7.1/10 |
Ideal
Fair
Challenging climate
Source: Open-Meteo · 10 years
🌴 Tropical destination — heavy rain months benefit from an algorithmic adjustment: tropical showers are intense but brief and usually don't ruin a trip.
Seasonal breakdown
What to expect each season
🌸 Spring (Mar–May) — Acceptable
Average 18°C, 71% rainy days, 9.9h sunshine/day. Score: 5.7/10.
☀️ Summer (Jun–Aug) — Acceptable
Average 17°C, 57% rainy days, 10.6h sunshine/day. Score: 6.2/10.
🍂 Autumn (Sep–Nov) — Acceptable
Average 18°C, 51% rainy days, 10.6h sunshine/day. Score: 6.9/10.
❄️ Winter (Dec–Feb) — Good time
Average 19°C, 52% rainy days, 10.5h sunshine/day. Score: 7.1/10.
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FAQ
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September is ideal with 34% rainy days and 18°C.
March is the wettest month with 75% rainy days.
Yes, September is the best month with an average of 18°C.
In winter, the average score is 7.1/10. Acceptable conditions for cultural visits.
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