Best Time to Visit Colombia
Best time to visit Colombia: January, July, August, September and December. Month-by-month temperature, rainfall and crowd guidance.
Best time to visit Colombia
Go in January, July, August, September and December. These months score highest on comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and useful daylight.
Hardest months: April, May and November - expect the least comfortable mix of heat, cold or rain.
Climate in Colombia month by month
Average high, average low and total rainfall, based on three years of reanalysis data.
| Month | Avg high | Avg low | Rainfall | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 70° | 47° | 3,4 in | ★★★★☆ |
| February | 70° | 50° | 4,8 in | ★★★★☆ |
| March | 70° | 50° | 5,9 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| April | 69° | 49° | 7,0 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| May | 68° | 51° | 6,3 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| June | 67° | 50° | 5,6 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| July | 66° | 50° | 3,0 in | ★★★★☆ |
| August | 68° | 47° | 1,7 in | ★★★★☆ |
| September | 69° | 46° | 2,0 in | ★★★★☆ |
| October | 69° | 48° | 3,9 in | ★★★★☆ |
| November | 69° | 48° | 6,3 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| December | 69° | 49° | 3,3 in | ★★★★☆ |
Climate type: Temperate. Source: Open-Meteo archive (ERA5).
Best time to visit each airport in Colombia
1 airports mapped in this atlas
Best time to visit each city in Colombia
1 cities mapped in this atlas
What to pack, what to skip
- Sunglasses, a brimmed hat and SPF 30+
- Layers - the daily swing is 59°F, so mornings feel nothing like afternoons
- A packable rain shell - 7 of the next 7 days carry a real chance of rain
- If your dates are flexible, avoid April, May and November - historically the least comfortable months here.
Summary
Colombia is a country in South America. Colombia is a country in South America with its capital at Bogota. It has a population of about 52 million. The capital is Bogota.
Right now it is 53°F (12°C) in Colombia with partly cloudy. It feels like 51°F. Today runs from 50°F to 73°F. Chance of precipitation is 95%. Sightseeing conditions score 5.4/10 - marginal.
The best time to visit Colombia is January, July, August, September and December. The climate is temperate. April, May and November tend to be the least comfortable months. January is the warmest month with average highs near 70°F, while September is the coldest with lows near 46°F.
The closest major airport is El Dorado International Airport (BOG), about 5 mi away.
In plain terms. Today is slightly warmer than average for September. The forecast high of 73°F is 4.3°F above the 69°F typical for this month. The best window to be outside is roughly 9 AM to 12 PM, when temperature, rain chance and wind line up best. fishing is the strongest bet in Colombia today at 9.7/10. Visibility is down to 2,4 mi - use low beams and leave extra following distance. Wet roads are likely; braking distances roughly double in heavy rain.
Compiled from this page's own data: atlas facts plus live Open-Meteo readings.
Weather in Colombia right now
Source: Open-Meteo. Updated 2:31 AM, Sep 21 local time.
Weekend outlook
🌦️ 68° / 54°
Light drizzle · 100% rain · wind 4 mph
🌦️ 68° / 52°
Light drizzle · 98% rain · wind 5 mph
Quick facts about Colombia
| Type | Country |
|---|---|
| Continent | South America |
| Continent | South America |
| Coordinates | 4°42′39.6″N 74°4′19.6″W (4.711, -74.0721) |
| Capital | Bogota |
| Population | 52.000.000 |
| Area | 440.831 sq mi |
| ISO code | CO |
| ISO 3166-1 alpha-3 | COL |
| Currency | Colombian peso (COP) |
| Languages | Spanish |
| Calling code | +57 |
| Time zone | America/Bogota |
| Local time | 2:31 AM (UTC-05:00) |
| Best months | January, July, August, September and December |
| Climate | Temperate |
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Frequently asked questions
Where is Colombia?
Colombia is a country in South America. Its coordinates are 4.711, -74.0721. It lies in South America.
What is the weather like in Colombia right now?
It is currently 53°F (12°C) with partly cloudy. Humidity is 88% and wind is 3 mph.
When is the best time to visit Colombia?
January, July, August, September and December offer the most comfortable conditions in Colombia, which has a temperate climate. April, May and November are usually the hardest months for outdoor plans.
What time zone is Colombia in?
Colombia observes America/Bogota (UTC-05:00). The local time is 2:31 AM.
How many people live in Colombia?
Colombia has a population of approximately 52 million.
What is the nearest airport to Colombia?
The closest airports are El Dorado International Airport (BOG), 5 mi away.
What places are in Colombia?
Colombia covers 2 places in this atlas, including El Dorado International Airport and Cartagena.
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Data sources and methodology
| Place data | USPOTUS Atlas dataset (countries-v1) - coordinates, hierarchy and facts. |
|---|---|
| Forecast and observations | Open-Meteo (ECMWF and national models). |
| Air quality and pollen | Copernicus CAMS via Open-Meteo. US AQI scale. |
| Climate averages | ERA5 reanalysis via the Open-Meteo archive, aggregated over 3 years. |
| Method | Scores, comparisons and advice on this page are computed from the inputs above. Distances are straight-line. Nothing is estimated where data is missing - the block is simply not shown. |
Last updated September 21, 2026 at 2:31 AM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
