Best time to visit Colombia

The climate in Colombia through the year

When to go

Colombia scores highest on Eddigo’s travel score in January, with an average of 66 out of 100 in January across the 45 destinations Eddigo covers. Daytime highs in January range from 19°C in Facatativá to 34°C in Cúcuta. February–March, July and December are a fair alternative. The lowest average is in October (41), with daytime highs from 18°C to 35°C.

Where in the country

In January, the highest scores are in Ocaña (89), Sogamoso (88) and Santa Marta (84), while Quibdó scores 21. The destinations do not all peak at the same time:

• January: Bogotá, Cartagena, Cali, Medellín, Kennedy and 28 more
• February: Barranquilla, Santa Marta, Buenaventura, Riohacha, Maicao and 1 more
• August: Pasto and Popayán
• July: Guadalajara de Buga and Girardot City
• October: Quibdó

Warmest, coolest, wettest and driest

Over the year, Cúcuta is the warmest destination (daytime highs averaging 35°C) and Facatativá the coolest (19°C). Quibdó gets the most precipitation, about 6,010 mm a year, and Maicao the least, about 970 mm. The highest-lying is Tunja at about 2,700 m. The warmest sea is at Sincelejo: 30°C in June.

By type of trip

The best months change with what you want to do. With Eddigo’s trip types, Colombia averages 65 or more in these months:

• Beach holiday: December–March. Best in February: Santa Marta (90), Riohacha (89) and Barranquilla (87)