The best time to visit Colombia
The best time to visit Colombia for warm, sunny weather is December to March, when its destinations average a Sunshine Score of 75/100 with daytime highs around 29°C / 84°F. November and April are quieter shoulder-season alternatives with still-reliable sun. The sea is swimmable (21°C+) year-round, warmest in September at 31°C.
Colombia by month, averaged across 19 destinations from long-term climate normals — the best stretch is highlighted.
| Month | Sunshine Score | Avg day high | Rain | Sea | For a trip |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 79 | 28° / 82°F | 73 mm | 29° | Excellent |
| February | 76 | 29° / 84°F | 68 mm | 29° | Excellent |
| March | 71 | 29° / 84°F | 99 mm | 29° | Excellent |
| April | 69 | 28° / 82°F | 140 mm | 29° | Very good |
| May | 64 | 28° / 82°F | 172 mm | 30° | Very good |
| June | 68 | 28° / 82°F | 135 mm | 30° | Very good |
| July | 69 | 28° / 82°F | 129 mm | 30° | Very good |
| August | 69 | 29° / 84°F | 129 mm | 30° | Very good |
| September | 67 | 29° / 84°F | 140 mm | 31° | Very good |
| October | 64 | 28° / 82°F | 192 mm | 31° | Very good |
| November | 65 | 27° / 81°F | 175 mm | 30° | Very good |
| December | 73 | 28° / 82°F | 114 mm | 29° | Excellent |
When to go — and when to think twice
Best overall: December to March — Colombia's warmest, most reliable stretch (Sunshine Score 75/100, ~29°C / 84°F days). Shoulder season: November and April — quieter, still sunny. Hottest: February, ~29°C / 84°F. Wettest: October (192 mm) — pack for showers.
Where to base yourself for sunshine: Barranquilla (2,561 h/yr), Valledupar (2,540 h/yr), Riohacha (2,497 h/yr). See every Colombia destination with a full climate card, or where it's sunny worldwide, month by month.