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Colombia's national averages run from 28 °C in June to 30 °C in February, with rainfall between 148 mm in January and 393 mm in May and 3.4–6.7 hours of sun a day. Against the default preferences (under 2.7 mm of rain a day, at least 6 hours of sun), the strongest months are January, February and March. Its 34 regions span 17–32 °C in annual mean temperature, so the national figure hides a good deal.
- Capital
- Bogotá
- Region
- South America
- TZ
- America/Bogota
- Area
- 1,134,457 km²
Best months to visit
When Colombia shines
Climate at a glance · 10-year ERA5
A decade of weather, in one page
— daytime high— overnight low▬ typical range
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| Month | Average daytime high (°C) | Average overnight low (°C) | Typical low | Typical high |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 29.5 | 20.9 | 19.9 | 31.9 |
| February | 29.9 | 21.5 | 20.6 | 31.7 |
| March | 29.4 | 21.6 | 20.8 | 31.6 |
| April | 28.8 | 21.6 | 20.8 | 30.8 |
| May | 28.2 | 21.4 | 20.7 | 30.0 |
| June | 27.7 | 20.9 | 20.0 | 29.1 |
| July | 27.8 | 20.7 | 20.0 | 29.1 |
| August | 28.6 | 20.8 | 19.9 | 30.4 |
| September | 29.1 | 21.0 | 20.3 | 30.8 |
| October | 28.8 | 21.2 | 20.4 | 30.8 |
| November | 28.5 | 21.3 | 20.6 | 29.9 |
| December | 28.8 | 21.2 | 20.3 | 30.0 |
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| Month | Rainfall (mm) |
|---|---|
| January | 148 |
| February | 152 |
| March | 237 |
| April | 319 |
| May | 393 |
| June | 356 |
| July | 318 |
| August | 247 |
| September | 245 |
| October | 286 |
| November | 268 |
| December | 191 |
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| Month | Sunshine hours (hr / day) |
|---|---|
| January | 6.7 |
| February | 6.2 |
| March | 5.3 |
| April | 4.3 |
| May | 3.4 |
| June | 3.5 |
| July | 3.8 |
| August | 5.1 |
| September | 5.7 |
| October | 5.3 |
| November | 5.2 |
| December | 6.1 |
— average▬ typical range
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| Month | Average wind speed (km/h) | Typical low | Typical high |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 6.1 | 4.6 | 8.1 |
| February | 6.1 | 4.7 | 8.2 |
| March | 5.3 | 4.3 | 6.7 |
| April | 4.7 | 3.9 | 6.1 |
| May | 4.5 | 3.7 | 5.7 |
| June | 4.7 | 3.9 | 5.9 |
| July | 4.9 | 4.1 | 6.0 |
| August | 4.9 | 4.0 | 6.1 |
| September | 4.6 | 3.9 | 5.5 |
| October | 4.5 | 3.7 | 5.6 |
| November | 4.9 | 3.9 | 6.3 |
| December | 5.8 | 4.1 | 7.5 |
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34 regions
Colombia, taken apart
- Amazonas29–31 °C yr
- Antioquia27–29 °C yr
- Arauca28–32 °C yr
- Archipelago of Saint Andréws27–29 °C yr
- Atlántico31–33 °C yr
- Bogotá17–17 °C yr
- Bolívar30–34 °C yr
- Boyacá20–21 °C yr
- Caldas24–26 °C yr
- Caquetá28–30 °C yr
- Casanare28–33 °C yr
- Cauca23–24 °C yr
- Cesar29–33 °C yr
- Chocó29–31 °C yr
- Cundinamarca23–24 °C yr
- Córdoba31–34 °C yr
- Guainía29–31 °C yr
- Guaviare28–31 °C yr
- Huila23–25 °C yr
- La Guajira29–32 °C yr
- Magdalena29–33 °C yr
- Meta27–32 °C yr
- Nariño24–25 °C yr
- Norte de Santander26–27 °C yr
- Putumayo27–30 °C yr
- Quindío21–22 °C yr
- Risaralda23–24 °C yr
- Santander26–28 °C yr
- Sucre31–35 °C yr
- Tolima25–27 °C yr
- Valle del Cauca24–25 °C yr
- Vaupés28–30 °C yr
- Vichada29–33 °C yr
- nan26–28 °C yr
Safety · 6 governments
What the governments say about Colombia
Combined advisory · most-cautious-wins
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Highest level across 6 governments · Advisory last changed
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CA
Level 2Exercise increased caution
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DE
Level 1Exercise normal precautions
Exercise normal precautions
NL
Level 2Exercise increased caution
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UK
Level 1Exercise normal precautions
Exercise normal precautions
US
Level 3Reconsider travel
Reconsider travel
Parts of Colombia carry a higher advisory — up to level 4, "Do not travel". The governments concerned name a region rather than a boundary, so the carve-out is not drawn on the map and is not reflected in the combined level above. Follow the source links for where it applies.
Month by month
A year in Colombia, in order
- JanJanuary29.5°C · 148 mm · 6.7 hr/day
Around 29 °C with 148 mm of rain and 6.7 hours of sun a day.
Around 29 °C with 148 mm of rain and 6.7 hours of sun a day.
- FebFebruary29.9°C · 152 mm · 6.2 hr/day
Around 30 °C with 152 mm of rain and 6.2 hours of sun a day.
Around 30 °C with 152 mm of rain and 6.2 hours of sun a day.
- MarMarch29.4°C · 237 mm · 5.3 hr/day
Around 29 °C with 237 mm of rain and 5.3 hours of sun a day.
Around 29 °C with 237 mm of rain and 5.3 hours of sun a day.
- AprApril28.8°C · 319 mm · 4.3 hr/day
Around 29 °C with 319 mm of rain and 4.3 hours of sun a day.
Around 29 °C with 319 mm of rain and 4.3 hours of sun a day.
- MayMay28.2°C · 393 mm · 3.4 hr/day
Around 28 °C with 393 mm of rain and 3.4 hours of sun a day.
Around 28 °C with 393 mm of rain and 3.4 hours of sun a day.
- JunJune27.7°C · 356 mm · 3.5 hr/day
Around 28 °C with 356 mm of rain and 3.5 hours of sun a day.
Around 28 °C with 356 mm of rain and 3.5 hours of sun a day.
- JulJuly27.8°C · 318 mm · 3.8 hr/day
Around 28 °C with 318 mm of rain and 3.8 hours of sun a day.
Around 28 °C with 318 mm of rain and 3.8 hours of sun a day.
- AugAugust28.6°C · 247 mm · 5.1 hr/day
Around 29 °C with 247 mm of rain and 5.1 hours of sun a day.
Around 29 °C with 247 mm of rain and 5.1 hours of sun a day.
- SepSeptember29.1°C · 245 mm · 5.7 hr/day
Around 29 °C with 244 mm of rain and 5.7 hours of sun a day.
Around 29 °C with 244 mm of rain and 5.7 hours of sun a day.
- OctOctober28.8°C · 286 mm · 5.3 hr/day
Around 29 °C with 286 mm of rain and 5.3 hours of sun a day.
Around 29 °C with 286 mm of rain and 5.3 hours of sun a day.
- NovNovember28.5°C · 268 mm · 5.2 hr/day
Around 29 °C with 268 mm of rain and 5.2 hours of sun a day.
Around 29 °C with 268 mm of rain and 5.2 hours of sun a day.
- DecDecember28.8°C · 191 mm · 6.1 hr/day
Around 29 °C with 191 mm of rain and 6.1 hours of sun a day.
Around 29 °C with 191 mm of rain and 6.1 hours of sun a day.
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