Best Time to Visit Mocoa, Putumayo, Colombia
Month-by-month climate guide for planning a trip to Mocoa.
Mocoa does not have a month that clearly fits our sunny profiles. Its practical travel window centres on its warmest (January, 24°C / 75.2°F) and driest (February, 267 mm / 10.5 in) months. The drier stretch runs through August–February; the wetter half falls in March–July. At the city itself, monthly average temperatures range from 23.2°C / 73.8°F in June to 24°C / 75.2°F in January, with rainfall from 267 mm / 10.5 in (February) to 498 mm / 19.6 in (June). These are point-value climate normals sampled at Mocoa, Putumayo, Colombia's coordinates — usually more actionable for travellers than the country-wide average. Mocoa's climate is broadly tropical. The full month-by-month table below lets you match your travel window against our five weather profiles.
Recommended months
| Month | Temp | Rain | Feels like |
|---|---|---|---|
| February | 24°C75.2°F | 267 mm10.5″ | Tropical |
| December | 23.9°C75°F | 280 mm11″ | Tropical |
| January | 24°C75.2°F | 289 mm11.4″ | Tropical |
No month at Mocoa matches our sunny profiles. The three above are the driest-and-warmest fallback.
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Mocoa?
Mocoa doesn't have a month that clearly matches our sunny profiles. The practical travel window centres on February (driest, ~267 mm / 10.5 in) and January (warmest, 24°C / 75.2°F). Because these are point values at the city, they can differ substantially from Colombia's national average.
When is the rainy season in Mocoa?
The rainy season at Mocoa, Putumayo runs through March–July, when monthly rainfall exceeds the annual median of about 344 mm / 13.5 in. The wettest single month is June (498 mm / 19.6 in).
What is the driest month in Mocoa?
The driest month in Mocoa is February, averaging about 267 mm / 10.5 in of rainfall. Temperature that month averages 24°C / 75.2°F.
What months should I avoid visiting Mocoa?
The least comfortable months for travel to Mocoa — based on point-value climate at the city — are May, June, July, August. These are the wettest or coolest months at this location. Rainfall peaks at 498 mm / 19.6 in in June, and the coldest month averages 23.2°C / 73.8°F.
Is Mocoa climate different from Colombia overall?
Yes, usually. Our Mocoa figures are point-value climate normals sampled at the city itself, while our Colombia figures are area-weighted averages across the whole country. The two can diverge substantially in geographically diverse or elevation-varied countries. The month-by-month table below reflects Mocoa specifically — usually the more actionable data for a traveller planning to spend time in the city.