Weather by month for central Colombia, the best months to go and how Colombia's regions differ, scored from 10 years of climate data.
Jan, Jun
The highest month scores: comfortable temperatures, little rain and plenty of sun.
Highs 28°C to 32°C · 7–28 rain days
Feb, Mar, Apr, Sep, Oct
The weakest weather of the year: too hot, too cold or too wet.
Highs 30°C to 33°C · 6–24 rain days
Weather by month
Average highs and lows, rain days, sunshine and our month score out of 10.
| Month | High / low | Rain days | Sunshine | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Best month: January | 32°C / 23°C | 7 days (45 mm) | 11.1 h/day | 5.6/10 |
| February | 33°C / 24°C | 6 days (49 mm) | 11.0 h/day | 3.7/10 |
| March | 32°C / 24°C | 16 days (144 mm) | 9.9 h/day | 3.0/10 |
| April | 30°C / 23°C | 24 days (255 mm) | 8.9 h/day | 3.9/10 |
| May | 29°C / 23°C | 28 days (326 mm) | 8.5 h/day | 4.5/10 |
| Best month: June | 28°C / 22°C | 28 days (304 mm) | 8.7 h/day | 4.9/10 |
| July | 28°C / 22°C | 27 days (274 mm) | 9.0 h/day | 4.9/10 |
| August | 29°C / 22°C | 23 days (166 mm) | 10.0 h/day | 4.3/10 |
| September | 30°C / 23°C | 21 days (149 mm) | 10.1 h/day | 3.8/10 |
| October | 30°C / 23°C | 22 days (160 mm) | 9.5 h/day | 3.9/10 |
| November | 30°C / 23°C | 23 days (168 mm) | 9.5 h/day | 4.1/10 |
| December | 31°C / 23°C | 11 days (75 mm) | 10.8 h/day | 4.5/10 |
Figures for central Colombia; the country's best months are weighted across its cities. Best months are highlighted. How we score months
Month by month
32°C / 23°C · 7 rain days · 11.1 h sun
Highs reach about 31.9°C, with only 7.2 rain days and 45 mm of rain. You get around 11.1 hours of sun a day. It scores 5.6, the highest of the year, with a verdict of ok. If you can choose any month, this is the strongest choice.
33°C / 24°C · 6 rain days · 11.0 h sun
February is the driest month, with 5.6 rain days and 49 mm of rain. It is also the hottest, with highs of 33.3°C. Even so, it scores only 3.7 and the verdict is avoid. The data does not give a reason, but expect strong heat. January scores better.
32°C / 24°C · 16 rain days · 9.9 h sun
Rain days jump to 16 and rainfall to 144 mm, while highs stay near 32°C. It scores 3, the lowest of the year, and the verdict is avoid. On these scores, this is the worst month to go, so pick another month if you can.
30°C / 23°C · 24 rain days · 8.9 h sun
The rains are building, with 24.1 rain days and 255 mm of rain. Highs are 30.1°C and sun drops to 8.9 hours a day. It scores 3.9 and the verdict is avoid. Expect rain on most days of your trip.
29°C / 23°C · 28 rain days · 8.5 h sun
May is the wettest month, with 28.4 rain days and 326 mm of rain. Highs are a milder 29°C and sun is 8.5 hours a day. It scores 4.5 and the verdict is ok, but pack for rain on almost every day.
28°C / 22°C · 28 rain days · 8.7 h sun
Rain stays heavy, with 27.7 rain days and 304 mm. Highs drop to 28.3°C and sun is 8.7 hours a day. It scores 4.9 and the verdict is ok. That score is one of the better ones outside January, despite the wet weather.
28°C / 22°C · 27 rain days · 9.0 h sun
July is the coolest month, with highs of 28.2°C, but it still has 27.1 rain days and 274 mm of rain. It scores 4.9, tied with June, and the verdict is ok. Go if cooler days matter more to you than dry ones.
29°C / 22°C · 23 rain days · 10.0 h sun
Rain eases to 22.5 rain days and 166 mm, and sun rises to 10 hours a day. Highs reach 29.4°C. It scores 4.3 and the verdict is ok. It is drier than the months before, but rain is still common.
30°C / 23°C · 21 rain days · 10.1 h sun
Highs are 30.4°C, with 20.6 rain days and 149 mm of rain. Sun is 10.1 hours a day. Even so, it scores 3.8 and the verdict is avoid. August or December are better choices on these scores.
30°C / 23°C · 22 rain days · 9.5 h sun
Rain picks up again, with 22.1 rain days and 160 mm. Highs are around 30.3°C and sun averages 9.5 hours a day. It scores 3.9 and the verdict is avoid, so this is a poor time to go.
30°C / 23°C · 23 rain days · 9.5 h sun
It is still wet, with 23.1 rain days and 168 mm of rain, and highs of 29.9°C. Sun averages 9.5 hours a day. It scores 4.1 and the verdict is ok, a small step up from October.
31°C / 23°C · 11 rain days · 10.8 h sun
The drier months return: rain days fall to 10.9 and rainfall to 75 mm. Highs reach 30.7°C with 10.8 hours of sun a day. It scores 4.5 and the verdict is ok. Conditions improve further into January.
By trip type
City sightseeing
January and June suit city trips best. January is dry, with 7.2 rain days, 45 mm of rain and 11.1 hours of sun a day. June is cooler, with a high of 28.3°C, but expect rain on about 28 days.
Hiking & nature
January is the stronger of the two hiking months, with only 7.2 rain days and 11.1 hours of sun. June is cooler at 28.3°C, but 304 mm of rain falls over 27.7 days, so expect wet, muddy trails.
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FAQ
Yes. January has the highest score of the year, 5.6, and is one of our 2 best months. It is dry and sunny, with 7.2 rain days, 45 mm of rain and 11.1 hours of sun a day. Expect heat: highs average 31.9°C and lows 23.2°C, based on 2015–2024 data.
Our score says avoid. February rates 3.7, even though it has the fewest rain days of the year, 5.6, with 49 mm of rain and 11 hours of sun. It is also the hottest month, with highs of 33.3°C and lows of 24.2°C. If you want dry weather and can handle heat, it may still suit you.
Yes, but pack for rain. June is one of our 2 best months, with a score of 4.9. It is cooler than early in the year, with highs of 28.3°C. But it is wet: 27.7 rain days, 304 mm of rain and 8.7 hours of sun. Plan indoor options for rainy afternoons.
May is the rainiest month. It averages 28.4 rain days and 326 mm of rain, with 8.5 hours of sun. April is also very wet, with 24.1 rain days and 255 mm, and scores 3.9, marked avoid. May still rates ok at 4.5, but you should expect rain on most days.
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