best time to visit colombia
Colombia is vast, with mountains, jungle and Pacific and Caribbean coastlines. As the climate changes hugely from region to region, you can travel all year round.![]()
Generally, the best time to go to Colombia is Dec-March – the driest months in the Andes. Keep in mind that these months, especially Dec-Jan, as well as Easter, are extremely busy with domestic and international tourists; prices will rise and you’ll need to book early. There is a shorter dry season in July to early Sep. The wettest months along the Caribbean are Sep-Oct, though it remains scorching hot. The Amazon is warm and wet year-round, of course, and the mountains will be much cooler and fresher, with warm layers needed at night, although the sun heats things up quickly during the day.
When to visit Colombia, month by month guide
Colombia holiday, tailor made
Amazing Colombia from Caribbean to Amazon, tailor made
From
€4395 to €4795
27 days
ex flights
Colombia small group tour
A comprehensive overview of Colombian diversity
From
£2949 to £3495
13 days
ex flights
Colombia tailor made holiday
An immersion into Colombian culture and coffee
From
US $2990 to US $3580
12 days
ex flights
Colombia culture and beach tour
Experience the culture, coffee & Caribbean of Colombia
From
£4549 to £4749
16 days
inc UK flights
Colombia 20 day tour, cities to Caribbean coast
Discover Colombian bustling cities and stunning coastline
From
£2175
20 days
ex flights
Classic Colombia country tour
Discover the history, charms & rhythms of Colombia
From
£3195
14 days
ex flights
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What happens when in Colombia
Scott Marquardt from our supplier Tucan Travel:
“Colombia can make for an excellent trip any time of the year, however December through February generally has the most sunshine, although it's also high season which means things can be a bit busier.”
Dan Clarke, from our supplier RealWorld Holidays, shares his tips on the best time to go to Colombia to make the most of the weather:
“In terms of when to go, Colombia gives you two bites of the cherry: either June to September or December to February will give you pretty good weather throughout the country.”
Festivals & events in Colombia
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Feria de las Flores
Medellín’s Flower Festival was founded in 1957, and showcases huge floral arrangements presented by local farmers. In a commemoration of the abolition of slavery, the farmers carry the arrangements up a hill on a large wooden contraption on their backs, in an echo of the slaves who used to carry their masters on their backs in wooden chairs. This takes place over several days in July or August, and the processions are interspersed with plenty of drinking and dancing until the early hours.
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