Colombia Travel Guide
Colombia travel guide: interactive map, live weather, best time to visit, things to do and nearby places.
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 56°F (14°C) in Colombia with overcast. It feels like 56°F. Today runs from 51°F to 67°F. Chance of precipitation is 55%. Sightseeing conditions score 8.2/10 - good conditions.
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 January is the coldest with lows near 47°F.
The closest major airport is El Dorado International Airport (BOG), about 5 mi away.
In plain terms. Today is about average for October. The forecast high of 67°F is in line with 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 9.8/10. No weather-related travel disruption is expected today. Roads and airports should run normally.
Compiled from this page's own data: atlas facts plus live Open-Meteo readings.
Map of Colombia
Interactive map with nearby places. Switch between street, terrain and satellite views.
Coordinates: 4°42′39.6″N 74°4′19.6″W (4.711, -74.0721)
Weather in Colombia right now
Source: Open-Meteo. Updated 9:14 PM, Oct 4 local time.
Weekend outlook
🌦️ 67° / 51°
Light drizzle · 55% rain · wind 7 mph
🌦️ 67° / 54°
Light showers · 100% rain · wind 6 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 | 9:14 PM (UTC-05:00) |
| Best months | January, July, August, September and December |
| Climate | Temperate |
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.
What to pack, what to skip
- Layers - the daily swing is 57°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.
Airports near Colombia
Closest airports with IATA codes and distances.
| Airport | Code | Distance | Serves |
|---|---|---|---|
| El Dorado International Airport | BOG | 5 mi | Colombia |
Airports in Colombia
1 airports mapped in this atlas
Cities in Colombia
1 cities mapped in this atlas
Explore Colombia
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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 56°F (14°C) with overcast. Humidity is 88% and wind is 2 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 9:14 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 October 4, 2026 at 9:14 PM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
