The month in detail
What to expect in May
In May, Colombia sees 18°C during the day with 5.9h of sunshine per day. Expect rain on 44% of days — a light raincoat in the bag is recommended.
May ranks 9 out of 12 months in Colombia.
This month's conditions
What it's like in May
UV index
7 · high
sunscreen and hat advised
Feels like
comfortable
11°
Daylight
12.2h of daylight
Air quality
good
AQI 25
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Is May the right month?
The best month in Colombia is January (7.6/10), 3.2 pts higher than May.
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Hotels at their lowest outside peak season, highest on comfortable months. Shoulder seasons offer a good price/climate compromise.
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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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Location
Where is Colombia ?
Global position + regional geographic context.
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🔍 Geographic context
ColombiaEquatorial tropical climate with a 7.6 → 4.4 gap between best and worst month. 10 years of ERA5 data to choose by project.
4.60°N · 74.08°W
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.
Do you need sun protection in Colombia in May?
The average UV index reaches 7 in May in Colombia (high), with about 12.2h of daylight. Sunscreen and hat advised.