Climate Insights for Colombia

The climate in Colombia is hot. The average annual temperature is 27°C and approximately 884mm of precipitation falls per year. May is the wettest month, receiving around 175mm of rainfall. Colombia is in the Northern Hemisphere. Summer begins at the end of June and lasts through September. The summer months are: July, August, September. The coldest months are January, February, March, when temperatures can drop to 22°C.

Colombia sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from 22°C to 33°C. The warmest month is July, when average highs reach 33°C and the mean temperature sits around 29°C. January is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 22°C and an average of 24°C. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 7°C between highs and lows.

Colombia is a moderately rainy area, receiving approximately 884mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 74mm per month. The wettest month is May, averaging 175mm of rainfall. October and September also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is February, with just 14mm. That's 162mm less than May, the wettest month. Rainfall is heavily concentrated in certain months, creating a distinct wet and dry season. Visitors should plan around these patterns, as the difference between peak and low months is dramatic.

Colombia is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 4km/h. For context, sustained winds below 12km/h are generally light, while anything above 25km/h is considered strong. The windiest month is February, averaging 4km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in June, with average winds dropping to 3km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 1km/h gap between the calmest and windiest months.

It is currently summer in Colombia, which began on June 21, 2026. Colombia is in the Northern Hemisphere, where spring begins in March, summer in June, autumn in September, and winter in December. The warmest period peaks in July at around 33°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in January near 22°C. Autumn is next, beginning on September 23, 2026 — 93 days from now.

The best time to visit Colombia is during January, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 24°C with modest rainfall averaging 29mm per month. By contrast, July can be uncomfortably hot with temperatures reaching 33°C. With minimal rainfall expected, you can pack light and plan outdoor activities with confidence.

The table below shows monthly climate averages for Colombia based on historical weather data. Min and max temperatures represent typical overnight lows and afternoon highs for each month, shown in degrees Celsius (°C). Precipitation is measured in millimetres (mm) and indicates the average total rainfall per month. Wind speed is the average sustained speed in kilometres per hour (km/h). All values are based on averages from over 10 years of historical weather data. The current month is highlighted for quick reference.