When to Go

When to Go

December through February are the best months to visit Colombia, as they are the driest. Colombians also travel during these sometimes hot and humid months, so hotel rooms are harder to come by. While visiting during a festival will add an exciting cultural edge to your trip, you'll experience inflated prices and often overwhelming crowds.

Colombia is often perceived as being a steamy tropical country, but its climate varies greatly with altitude. Along the Caribbean Coast temperatures are an average of 82°F (28°C); in frequently overcast Bogotá, the average is a chilly 54°F (12°C). The valley cities of Medellín and Cali have pleasant weather, with temperatures in between.

Seasons don't really exist in Colombia, but rainfall and brisk weather is common October to November and April to June. Rainfall is rarely excessive and is only a problem if you plan to travel off the beaten track on Colombia's rough-paved mountain roads. The dry season usually runs December to March in mountainous areas, mid-December to April and July to September in low-lying coastal regions.