WHEN TO TRAVEL TO COLOMBIA AND WHAT IS THE WEATHER LIKE?
We tell you when to travel to Colombia, what the weather is like and everything you should know before your trip to the country.
Si vienes de un país con estaciones, seguramente te estarás preguntando cómo son estas en Colombia, pero no te preocupes, aquí no tenemos estaciones y es que estamos bastante cerca del Ecuador. Aquí tenemos todos los climas y al mismo tiempo. Haz click aquí. 👈🏼
How is it?
If you come to Colombia you will need a little bit of everything, as you will find warm, temperate, cold, paramo, glaciers, and tropical warm, temperate, cold, paramos, glaciers, and tropical climates.
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What is the climate like in Colombia?
One of the most important aspects of the climate in Colombia is that it is uniform throughout the year. Being in the equatorial zone, we do not have seasons and the time the sun rises or sets does not change. Our climate varies according to the thermal floor where you are. This makes us one of the most biodiverse countries in the world.
In Colombia it is possible to find hot climates, deserts and coasts to snowy peaks with temperatures below 0 degrees Celsius just by climbing a mountain.
We have two seasonal regimes. In some parts of Colombia we have two rainy seasons, from April to June and from August to November; and two summer seasons from December to April and from June to August, but in other areas such as the Orinoco, the Amazon, the lower Magdalena and Cesar we have one rainy season and one summer season.
When is it best to travel to Colombia?
Having all climates and no seasons, it is possible to travel to Colombia at any time of the year. But, depending on the season you visit, you will find different wonders of nature that depend on the amount of rain or drought to present themselves. We are going to explain you region by region:
Orinoquia and Eastern Plains:
Spectacular landscapes and unparalleled natural wealth. Its extensive plains and proximity to the Amazon make it home to the five largest animals in the Americas. The Jaguar (the largest feline in America), the Giant Anteater (the largest Anteater species in the world), the Anaconda (one of the longest and largest snakes in the world), the Giant Otter (the largest otter on the planet), and the Capybara or Chigüiro (the largest and heaviest rodent in the world). It is the perfect destination for adventurers and ecotourists, if you visit it you will know the wild and authentic Colombia.
The best time to visit this area is during the dry season, from November to April.
Our top experiences in this destination:
Meet the most beautiful colorful river in the world.
The Colombian Andes
Crossed by the Andes mountain range, this is the most mountainous area of the country and where the main business centers are located. The climate is constant and varies depending on the thermal floor you are in. In Bogota, the capital of the country, the climate ranges between 20 ° and 17 °.
In this area there are still glaciers and moors that you can visit at any time of the year.
The best time to visit is from March to June and from September to January. The rainy season is: January and February and June to September, although due to climate change things are changing.
Our top experiences in this destination:
Discover the Colombian Coffee Region
The Pacific Region
A destination between the jungle and the beach. A region that you can discover to the rhythm of the Pacific Ocean and the magnificence of the jungle. Paradisiacal beaches that between the months of July and October are visited by humpback whales to give birth to their calves, a plan that you can not miss, or see sea turtles hatching and admire corals, schools of fish and treasures of the Colombian Pacific Ocean. Also, enjoy the contrast of this region, travel to Pasto and experience the Carnival of blacks and whites, or spend a night learning to dance salsa in Cali.
The best time to travel to this area is from June to September and from December to April.
Our top experiences in this destination:
Get to know Popayán and its charms
The Caribbean and insular region
A tropical climate and high temperatures, which make it perfect for enjoying the Caribbean Sea and sunset strolls through its colonial cities. In addition, you can make trips to the Guajira desert or trekking to Ciudad Perdida. It is a perfect destination for those looking for rest, sun and warmth. It can be visited almost any time of the year, although it is likely to rain between May and November.
The best time to travel to this area is from June to September and from December to April.
Our top experiences in this destination:
Conoce el Parque Playa Cristal en Tayrona
Mompox Ciudad Folclórica de Colombia
The Colombian Amazon
The Amazon has a tropical climate and an average temperature of 25 degrees, it is a hot and humid climate all year round. An absolute connection with nature, miles and miles of dense jungle, three bordering countries, millions of species of fauna and flora, many that perhaps you will only find there, dozens of languages, clothing, cultures, inhabited mainly by different indigenous groups. Whoever visits it will never be the same as before.
Take a deep breath and let yourself be carried away by the spirit of the jungle. Learn about indigenous cultures, sleep in the middle of the jungle in an indigenous maloka or in a tree house. Fly over the Serranía del Chiribiquete, or visit the Cascada del fin del mundo in Putumayo.
The best time to visit is from July to October, because it allows you to enjoy all the beauty of the Amazon.
As you have seen, Colombia is full of incredible experiences, here there is a plan for everyone and we make sure you live the best!
