Best time to visit

Best time to visit Colombia

The dry seasons (December–March and July–August) are the best times. Bogotá is spring-like year-round at altitude; the Caribbean coast is warmest December–April.

Best monthsDecember–March, July–August

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Month-by-month overview

Colombia at a glance

GreatGoodOkayAvoid

	Jan	Feb	Mar	Apr	May	Jun	Jul	Aug	Sep	Oct	Nov	Dec
Verdict	great	great	good	okay	okay	good	great	great	okay	avoid	okay	great
Temp (°C)	20° 7°	20° 8°	20° 9°	20° 10°	19° 10°	19° 9°	19° 9°	19° 9°	19° 9°	19° 10°	19° 9°	19° 8°
Rain (mm)	30	40	65	110	100	55	40	40	80	135	100	45
Crowds	high	medium	medium	low	low	medium	medium	medium	low	low	low	high
Price	$$$	$$	$$	$	$	$$	$$	$$	$	$	$	$$$
Notes	—	Barranquilla Carnival	—	Rainy season begins	—	Mini dry season	—	Feria de las Flores	—	Wettest month	—	—

Festivals & events

Carnival of Barranquilla

Feb

UNESCO-listed carnival rivalling Rio with cumbia music and colourful parades.

Feria de las Flores

Aug

Medellín’s famous flower festival with the Silleteros parade.

Festival de la Leyenda Vallenata

Apr

Valledupar’s celebration of vallenato music and Colombian folklore.

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