When is the best time to visit Colombia?

The best time to visit depends on where you go. Bogota: August & September; Cali: August & September; Cartagena: January & February; Cocora Valley: August & September; Guatapé: January & February; Medellin: January & February.

Which month is best overall in Colombia?

Averaged across our 10 destinations in Colombia, the strongest months are January, February. Individual places can shift a month or two earlier or later — each destination page lists its own peak.

How are the Colombia travel scores calculated?

Every city is rated 0-10 per month using ERA5 climate normals - temperature, precipitation, humidity, daylight, and days with 6+ hours of sunshine.

Best Time to Visit Colombia: Weather by Month

01 · Colombia

About Colombia

At the northern corner of South America, Colombia has Caribbean and Pacific coasts, three Andean ranges and Amazon rainforest. Cartagena's walled old town, the coffee region around Salento, the colonial streets of Villa de Leyva and the lost city in the Sierra Nevada are highlights. The drier months from December to March and July to August suit most regions, the Caribbean coast is warm all year, and the Andes stay cooler with rain possible in both wet seasons.

Did you know?

Colombia is the only South American country with coastlines on both the Caribbean Sea and the Pacific Ocean.
Colombia has more bird species than any other country, and it ranks among the world's most biodiverse nations.
Its Andean coffee triangle, a UNESCO-listed landscape, produces some of the world's most prized arabica beans.

Weather

Colombia: weather by month

Warmest month: September (22°C). Wettest: May (285 mm). Best overall score: January (8.6/10).

Month	Avg temp	Rain	Sunny days	Score
January	21°C	59 mm	23	8.6/10
February	21°C	69 mm	22	8.4/10
March	21°C	118 mm	23	7.4/10
April	21°C	161 mm	22	6.7/10
May	22°C	285 mm	22	6.1/10
June	21°C	196 mm	20	6.3/10
July	22°C	137 mm	24	7.0/10
August	22°C	128 mm	25	7.2/10
September	22°C	144 mm	23	6.9/10
October	22°C	235 mm	21	6.1/10
November	21°C	195 mm	17	6.0/10
December	21°C	81 mm	20	7.7/10

Travel Tips

01Best time & timing: January leads the year at 8.6/10, with February and December close behind — November (6.0/10) is the one to avoid without a specific reason.
02Weather & what to pack: In January plan for about 21°C; the month brings 59 mm of rain. Pack light clothing, a hat and real sun protection.
03Crowds & value: Crowds build in January and rates follow; March usually pairs good conditions (7.4/10) with the lowest prices of the strong months.

Things to do in Colombia

Colombia. Live activities and tours from GetYourGuide, matched to this destination.

FAQ

Frequently asked

When is the best time to visit Colombia?: The best time to visit depends on where you go. Bogota: August & September; Cali: August & September; Cartagena: January & February; Cocora Valley: August & September; Guatapé: January & February; Medellin: January & February.
Which month is best overall in Colombia?: Averaged across our 10 destinations in Colombia, the strongest months are January, February. Individual places can shift a month or two earlier or later — each destination page lists its own peak.
Which cities in Colombia does bestime.to cover?: We currently score 10 destinations in Colombia: Bogota, Cali, Cartagena, Cocora Valley, Guatapé, Medellin, Salento, San Andrés Island, Santa Marta, Tayrona National Park.
How are the Colombia travel scores calculated?: Every city is rated 0-10 per month using ERA5 climate normals - temperature, precipitation, humidity, daylight, and days with 6+ hours of sunshine.

Climate data: Open-Meteo ERA5 historical archive, the five most recent complete years (2021–2025). Scores are monthly averages for that window, not forecasts, and short-window precipitation can differ from longer-term normals. “Sunny days” count days with at least 6 hours of measured sunshine — they are not dry days.

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