Geography of Colombia
Geography of Colombia: location, coordinates, elevation, terrain and the places around it.
Geography of Colombia
Ecuador is 454 mi to the south-west, Quito is 454 mi to the south-west, Panama is 476 mi to the north-west and Cotopaxi is 479 mi to the south-west.
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Coordinates: 4°42′39.6″N 74°4′19.6″W (4.711, -74.0721)
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 | 1:37 PM (UTC-05:00) |
| Best months | January, July, August, September and December |
| Climate | Temperate |
Geography by airport in Colombia
1 airports mapped in this atlas
Geography by city in Colombia
1 cities mapped in this atlas
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 55°F (13°C) in Colombia with overcast. It feels like 54°F. Today runs from 51°F to 64°F. Chance of precipitation is 100%. Sightseeing conditions score 6.9/10 - fair - plan around the weather.
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 August 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 cooler than average for August. The forecast high of 64°F is 3.8°F below the 68°F typical for this month. The best window to be outside is roughly 8 AM to 11 AM, when temperature, rain chance and wind line up best. fishing is the strongest bet in Colombia today at 9.7/10. 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.
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° | 46° | 1,6 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).
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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 55°F (13°C) with overcast. 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 1:37 PM.
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. |
|---|---|
| Map tiles | OpenStreetMap contributors, CARTO and Esri. |
| Elevation | Open-Meteo digital elevation model where the dataset has no value. |
| 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 August 24, 2026 at 1:37 PM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
