What’s the climate like in 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.
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.
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.
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.
- Average yearly temperature: 33°C
- Highest temperature: 33°C in May, June, July, August, September and December
- Lowest temperature: 32°C in January, February, March, April, October and November
- Precipitation: 1425 mm per year, averaging 119 mm per month
- Driest months: 4,4 mm in February, 13 mm in January and 25 mm in March
- Wettest months: 211 mm in October, 209 mm in September and 181 mm in June
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Average Temperature per Month in Colombia
This graph shows the average maximum temperatures per month in Colombia. The temperatures are shown in degrees Celsius and the average is calculated based on the recorded temperatures per month from past years.
Average Precipitation per Month in Colombia
This graph shows how much rainfall Colombia gets on average per month. Rainfall is always measured as water, even if it's snow or hail. This makes it easy to compare how much has fallen, regardless of the form of precipitation. The amount of rainfall is measured in millimeters, and the average is calculated based on the recorded rainfall per month from past years.
Average UV Index per Month in Colombia
This graph 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.
Yearly Temperature in Colombia
This graph shows the average yearly temperature in Colombia. The yearly temperature, expressed in degrees Celsius, is the average of all twelve monthly temperatures summed up for that year.
Total Yearly Precipitation in Colombia
This chart shows the total yearly precipitation in Colombia over the past few years. The total yearly precipitation, measured in millimeters, is the sum of all the rain that fell in the twelve months of that year.
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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.
