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The climate of Colombia
The current climate in Colombia features temperatures ranging from a high of 33°C to a low of 32°C throughout the year. The average yearly temperature is around 33°C. At night, temperatures in the colder months average around 24°C and in the warmer months around 26°C.
Average temperatures and precipitation
This chart shows the average monthly maximum and minimum temperatures (in degrees Celsius) and average monthly rainfall (in millimeters) for Colombia.
Temperature records
The highest temperature recorded in Colombia in recent years was 59°C in December 2015. The lowest daytime temperature recorded was 24°C in November 2022.
Rainfall amount
On average, Colombia receives 1425 mm of precipitation each year. For comparison, New York gets 1142 mm of precipitation annually.
The hurricane season in Colombia runs from June to November.
The climate in Colombia is based on weather data from Cartagena. Other places, like Bogotá, Medellín or San Andrés, might have different weather. You can check out all destinations in Colombia to get the full picture of the climate.
Best time to visit Colombia?
The best time to visit Colombia for sunny weather is January through April and December. During this period, you'll have nice temperatures and not too much rain, making it a great time to visit Colombia. In the other months of the year, there's too much rain or the temperature isn't ideal for a visit if you want sunny and pleasant weather.
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Climate Table of Colombia
The climate table of Colombia shows the average temperatures, rainfall, and UV index per month. The table provides an overview of the average day and night temperatures in degrees Celsius, the total amount of rainfall in millimeters, the total snowfall in centimeters, and the UV index for each month. Rainfall is always measured as water, even if it's snow or hail.
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| Temp. max (°C) | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 33 | 33 | 33 | 33 | 33 | 32 | 32 | 33 |
| Temp. min (°C) | 25 | 25 | 25 | 26 | 27 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 25 |
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| Precipitation (mm) | 13 | 4,4 | 25 | 84 | 176 | 181 | 135 | 181 | 209 | 211 | 166 | 39 |
| UV Index | 8 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 8 |
Click on the month name to see more weather details, like daily averages, temperatures, and precipitation for the past years in that month.
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Temperature charts
These charts display the average temperatures in Colombia. The temperatures are shown in degrees Celsius and are calculated based on data from the past 10 years.
Average Temperature per Month in Colombia
Yearly Temperature in Colombia
Precipitation charts
These charts show the average amount of precipitation in Colombia. Precipitation is always measured as water, even when it falls as snow or hail. The amount of precipitation is displayed in millimeters, while snowfall is shown in centimeters.
Average Precipitation per Month in Colombia
Total Yearly Precipitation in Colombia
UV index chart
This chart shows the average UV index per month in Colombia. The UV index indicates the intensity of ultraviolet radiation and ranges from 0 to a maximum of 11.
Average UV Index per Month in Colombia
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Average weather in Colombia by month
Click on a month below to see detailed weather info for Colombia. Based on historical weather data, you can see the average temperature, precipitation, wind, and UV index for each day of the month.