The climate of Colombia

The current climate in Colombia features temperatures ranging from a high of 28°C to a low of 26°C throughout the year. The average yearly temperature is around 27°C. At night, temperatures in the colder months average around 13°C and in the warmer months around 16°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, Colombia.

Temperature records

The highest temperature recorded in Colombia in recent years was 34°C in January 2016. The lowest daytime temperature recorded was 18°C in July 2016.

Rainfall amount

On average, Colombia receives 5805 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.

Curious about the weather in other parts of Colombia? Check out the climate and weather for spots like Cartagena, Bogotá, Medellín, or explore other destinations in Colombia.

Best time to visit Colombia?

The best time to visit Colombia for mild to warm weather is January up to December. You might get some rain, but the temperatures are just right to explore Colombia.

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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) 28 27 27 26 26 26 26 27 27 26 26 27
Temp. min (°C) 16 16 16 16 16 16 16 16 13 16 16 16
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Precipitation (mm) 406 299 408 500 567 564 513 589 488 570 441 460
UV Index 8 8 8 8 7 7 7 8 9 7 7 7

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Temperature charts

These charts display the average temperatures in Colombia, 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

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Yearly Temperature in Colombia

Precipitation charts

These charts show the average amount of precipitation in Colombia, 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

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Total Yearly Precipitation in Colombia

UV index chart

This chart shows the average UV index per month in Colombia, 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.