When to go to Colombia
In Colombia, the climate is determined more by area than the season. Generally speaking, the best time to travel to Colombia is December to Easter which are the drier months. However, they are thus the busiest. July to early September is also a good time to go to Colombia. The Caribbean coast is at its wettest from late August to October but downpours are usually short and sharp and it is still nice and hot.
The Amazon is of course wet and humid all year round and in the highlands, the climate can be variable with cool nights. The lowland areas have their wettest months between April to June and October to November.
Cartagena hovers around 30° all year, along with high humidity. Bogota averages 18° and Medellin, being slightly lower, is usually warm and dry all year round. So in other words, take warm layers, thin cotton tops, beachwear, and most definitely waterproofs!
January
High season throughout Colombia due to dry days and milder temperatures (although please remember this is still the tropics!). Busy with visitors making availability an issue – book ahead. Prices are also slightly higher. Cool evenings in the highlands.
February
High season throughout Colombia due to dry days and milder temperatures (although please remember this is still the tropics!). Cool evenings in the highlands. This is also carnival season which means it is very busy with visitors – book ahead. Prices are also slightly higher. Tayrona National Park is often closed this month due to indigenous communities performing ceremonies here.
March
An excellent time to travel – towards the end of peak season yet still dry. The rains are beginning to appear in Los Llanos so activities and transfers will be adapted to suit conditions. Cool evenings in the highlands.
April
The wet season is starting to arrive. Both highlands and lowlands will experience some rain – although this is generally not persistent. Easter is widely celebrated making availability an issue.
May
The wet season. Both highlands and lowlands will experience rain – although this is generally not persistent.
June
The wet season. Both highlands and lowlands will experience rain – although this is generally not persistent. A good time to visit Tayrona National Park before the summer visitors.
July
Known as the mini-dry season. Rain eases off in the highlands although it remains wet in Los Llanos (activities will be adapted). The Caribbean Coast is still a good option as any rain will be intermittent and it is beautifully hot. Alternatively head to the Pacific Coast when Humpback whales migrate here from Antarctica to mate and give birth.
August
Known as the mini-dry season, though still wet in Los Llanos (activities will be adapted). August is the month for Medellin’s famous flower festival – an incredible 10-day spectacle. The Caribbean Coast is still a good option as any rain will be intermittent and it is beautifully hot. Alternatively head to the Pacific Coast when Humpback whales migrate here from Antarctica to mate and give birth.
September
The rains return throughout much of the country – particularly along the Caribbean Coast. Not a good time to travel.
October
The rainy season – with it being particularly wet along the Caribbean Coast. Not a good time to travel.
November
Heading towards the end of the wet season. The rains start to abate along the Caribbean Coast and Humpback whales can be spotted from the Pacific shoreline.
December
The start of the dry season. It is peak season throughout Colombia making availability an issue – book ahead. Prices are also slightly higher. Milder temperatures mean cool evenings in the highlands. An ideal time to travel.
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Colombia in pictures
