Last updated: March 2, 2024
Under the Köppen–Geiger climate classification Colombia features a hot semi-arid climate (BSh). Temperatures typically range between 14 °C (58 °F) and 32 °C (90 °F) through the year, but rarely can drop to -8 °C (17 °F) or can rise to as high as 43 °C (111 °F). The average annual precipitation amounts to about 509 mm (20.0 inches) and receives 64 rainy days on the 1 mm (0.04 inches) threshold annually. Colombia enjoys an average of 3259 hours of sunshine throughout the year, and daylight varies from 10 hours 24 minutes to 13 hours 51 minutes per day.
The warmest months in Colombia are June, July and August, with daily mean temperatures ranging from 31 to 32 °C (87 - 90 °F) throughout the day. The coldest temperatures usually occur in January, February and December, when daily mean temperatures range from 14 to 17 °C (58 - 62 °F) throughout the day. On average each year, Colombia experiences 251 days above 25 °C (77.0 °F) and 2 days below 0 °C (32.0 °F).
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maximum | 34°C (94°F) |
38°C (101°F) |
38°C (101°F) |
40°C (105°F) |
42°C (108°F) |
43°C (110°F) |
43°C (111°F) |
42°C (109°F) |
41°C (106°F) |
39°C (103°F) |
34°C (94°F) |
35°C (96°F) |
| Mean maximum | 30°C (86°F) |
34°C (94°F) |
36°C (97°F) |
40°C (104°F) |
40°C (104°F) |
41°C (105°F) |
42°C (107°F) |
41°C (106°F) |
40°C (104°F) |
37°C (99°F) |
33°C (91°F) |
31°C (89°F) |
| Average high | 21°C (70°F) |
23°C (74°F) |
28°C (83°F) |
31°C (89°F) |
35°C (94°F) |
36°C (98°F) |
38°C (101°F) |
38°C (101°F) |
35°C (95°F) |
31°C (87°F) |
25°C (77°F) |
23°C (73°F) |
| Daily mean | 14°C (58°F) |
17°C (62°F) |
22°C (71°F) |
25°C (77°F) |
28°C (83°F) |
31°C (87°F) |
32°C (89°F) |
32°C (90°F) |
29°C (85°F) |
25°C (77°F) |
19°C (67°F) |
16°C (61°F) |
| Average low | 9°C (49°F) |
11°C (53°F) |
16°C (61°F) |
19°C (66°F) |
23°C (73°F) |
25°C (78°F) |
26°C (79°F) |
26°C (80°F) |
24°C (76°F) |
19°C (67°F) |
14°C (57°F) |
11°C (51°F) |
| Mean minimum | 1°C (33°F) |
1°C (34°F) |
7°C (45°F) |
10°C (51°F) |
17°C (63°F) |
23°C (73°F) |
23°C (74°F) |
24°C (76°F) |
19°C (67°F) |
8°C (46°F) |
5°C (41°F) |
3°C (37°F) |
| Minimum | -3°C (27°F) |
-8°C (17°F) |
2°C (36°F) |
8°C (46°F) |
13°C (56°F) |
20°C (68°F) |
20°C (69°F) |
23°C (73°F) |
15°C (60°F) |
5°C (41°F) |
-1°C (30°F) |
1°C (33°F) |
Compare temperature, precipitation, sunshine, UV index in Colombia, Nuevo León, Mexico with other places around the world.
Colombia usually has the most precipitation in May, September and October, with an average of 8 rainy days and 80 mm (3.2 inches) of precipitation per month. The driest months in Colombia are January, February and December. On average, 20 mm (0.8 inches) of precipitation falls during these months.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average precipitation mm (inches) | 19 (0.8) | 21 (0.8) | 29 (1.2) | 43 (1.7) | 96 (3.8) | 37 (1.5) | 46 (1.8) | 29 (1.1) | 88 (3.5) | 57 (2.3) | 25 (1.0) | 19 (0.7) |
| Average precipitation days (≥ 1 mm) | 3 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 9 | 7 | 6 | 3 | 9 | 6 | 4 | 3 |
The sunniest months in Colombia are June, July and August, when the sun shines an average of 11 hours 9 minutes a day. Least sunny months in Colombia: January, February and November receive an average of 6 hours 44 minutes of sunshine daily.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mean monthly sunshine hours | 171 | 204 | 256 | 267 | 302 | 336 | 347 | 341 | 283 | 273 | 231 | 242 |
| Mean daily daylight hours | 10h 36m | 11h 13m | 12h 0m | 12h 50m | 13h 31m | 13h 51m | 13h 40m | 13h 3m | 12h 16m | 11h 27m | 10h 45m | 10h 24m |
Colombia experiences the highest level of ultraviolet (UV) radiation in June, July and August, when the maximum UV index can reach values of 12 - 12, which corresponds to the Extreme category of sun exposure. January, November and December are in the Moderate / High exposure category. In these months, the maximum values of the UV index do not exceed 7. For more detailed information, check out our hourly Colombia UV Index data.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UV Index (month maximum) | 6 | 8 | 10 | 11 | 11 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 9 | 7 | 5 |
Discover in-depth weather details for every month in Colombia. Click through the links below for comprehensive overviews of temperature trends, precipitation levels, sunshine hours, and solar UV radiation specifics. Whether planning a visit or simply curious about Colombia's climate nuances, these monthly breakdowns provide the information you need for an informed understanding of what to expect throughout the year.
Each link leads to a detailed account of the typical weather conditions for that month, providing both locals and tourists with vital information to plan their daily activities, wardrobe, and travel itineraries accordingly.