Caribbean coast (Cartagena, Santa Marta, San Andres)
Warm all year (28 to 32 C), with a dry season from December to April and lighter rains May to November. Peak crowd and price window is mid December to mid January. Shoulder seasons (May, September, October) are cheaper with brief afternoon showers. Hurricanes rarely reach this coast.
Andes (Bogota, Medellin, Salento)
- Bogota: 14 C average, cool all year, dry December to March and July to August
- Medellin: 22 C average (city of eternal spring), mildly rainy most of the year
- Salento and Coffee Region: 16 to 22 C, driest December to March, wettest April and October
Amazon (Leticia)
No real dry season. June to September is the low water period (better for hiking and trails). December to May is the high water period (better for canoe trips deep into the flooded forest). Temperature is consistently 28 to 32 C with high humidity.
Pacific coast (Nuqui, Bahia Solano)
One of the rainiest places on Earth, but rain rarely ruins a trip. Best time is July to October for humpback whale watching. December to March has slightly less rain.
Month by month overview
| Month | Weather | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Dec-Feb | Dry and sunny | Peak season, higher prices |
| Mar-Apr | Transitional | Holy Week crowds in March/April |
| May-Jun | Rainy | Low season, good deals |
| Jul-Aug | Second dry season | Good for Andes, whale watching Pacific |
| Sep-Nov | Rainy again | Cheapest, quietest time |
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December to March is the main dry season across most of the country. July and August are a second shorter dry period (called veranillo de San Juan) in the Andes. The Caribbean coast is drier most of the year than inland regions.
April to June and September to November are the two wet seasons across most of Colombia. It rarely rains all day, usually intense afternoon showers. Prices are 20-30 percent lower and crowds are thinner during these months.
December to March is the clearest and driest. July to August is also good. April to June has the most rain. For the coffee harvest experience, visit in October to December or April to June when most fincas are picking.
Yes, December is one of the best months. Dry weather, festive atmosphere (Day of the Little Candles, Feria de Cali), but also peak prices and crowded beaches in Cartagena between Dec 20 and Jan 10.
