Best Time to Visit Colombia
Month-by-month climate guide for planning a trip to Colombia.
Colombia does not have a month that clearly fits our sunny profiles at a country-wide average. Its warmest and driest window is around April (24.6°C / 76.3°F) and January (125 mm / 4.9 in rainfall) — usually the practical travel choice. The drier half of the year covers June–August and December–March, while the wetter half runs through April–May and September–November. Country-wide monthly temperatures range from 23.9°C / 75°F in October to 24.6°C / 76.3°F in April, and monthly rainfall from 125 mm / 4.9 in (January) to 265 mm / 10.4 in (October). Colombia's climate is broadly tropical. These are national area-weighted averages from long-term climate normals — regional variation within Colombia can be substantial, especially for large or geographically diverse countries. Below, every month is classified against our five weather profiles so you can match your travel window to your preferred weather.
Recommended months
| Month | Temp | Rain | Feels like |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 24.1°C75.4°F | 125 mm4.9″ | Tropical |
| February | 24.3°C75.7°F | 132 mm5.2″ | Tropical |
| December | 24°C75.2°F | 165 mm6.5″ | Tropical |
No month in Colombia fits our sunny profiles at a country-wide average. The three above are the driest-and-warmest fallback.
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Colombia?
Colombia doesn't have a month that clearly matches our sunny profiles at a national average. The practical travel window centres on January (driest, ~125 mm / 4.9 in) and April (warmest, 24.6°C / 76.3°F). Regional variation within Colombia can be significant — city and subdivision pages give a more localised view.
When is the rainy season in Colombia?
The rainy season in Colombia runs through April–May and September–November, when monthly rainfall exceeds the national annual median of about 222 mm / 8.7 in. The wettest single month is October, averaging 265 mm / 10.4 in.
What is the dry season in Colombia?
The drier half of the year in Colombia covers June–August and December–March, when monthly rainfall stays at or below the annual median of about 222 mm / 8.7 in. The driest single month is January with about 125 mm / 4.9 in.
What months should I avoid visiting Colombia?
The least comfortable months for travel in Colombia — based on our climate data — are January, April, May, July, September, October, November, December. These are Colombia's wettest or coolest months. Rainfall peaks at 265 mm / 10.4 in in October, and temperatures bottom out at 23.9°C / 75°F in October.
Is there a shoulder season in Colombia?
Shoulder-season months in Colombia — moderate weather, lower rainfall than the wet season — include January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November, December. These are typically the quietest and cheapest months for travel, and often deliver decent weather without the peak-season crowd.