We tell you when to travel to Colombia, what the weather is like and everything you need to know before your trip to the country.
If you come from a country with seasons, surely you are wondering how they are in Colombia, but don’t worry, we don’t have seasons here and we are quite close to Ecuador. Here we have all the climates and at the same time.
How is that?
If you come to Colombia you will need a little bit of everything, because you will find warm, temperate, cold climates, moors, glaciers, and tropical.
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What is the weather 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 at which the sun rises or sets does not change either. Our climate varies according to the thermal floor in which 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 up to snowy peaks with temperatures below 0 degrees Celsius just by climbing a mountain.
We have two seasonal regimes. In some places in 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, Bajo Magdalena and Cesar we have a rainy season and a summer season.
When is the best time to travel to Colombia?
Having all the climates and not having seasons, it is possible to travel to Colombia at any time of the year. But, depending on the time you visit, you will find different natural wonders that depend on the amount of rain or drought to appear. We are going to explain region by region:
Orinoquia and Eastern Plains: Â
Spectacular landscapes and unmatched natural wealth. Its extensive plains, the proximity to the Amazon make it home to the five largest animals in America. The Jaguar (The largest cat in America), the Giant Anteater (the largest species of Anteater in the world), the Anaconda (one of the longest and largest snakes in the world), the Giant Otter (the largest Otter in 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 of Colombia.
The best time to visit this area is in the dry season, from November to April.
Colombian Andes
Crossed by the Andes mountain range, this area is the most mountainous in the country and where the main business centers are located. The climate is constant and varies depending on the thermal floor you are on. In Bogotá, the capital of the country, the climate oscillates 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 from June to September, although due to climate change things are changing.
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 young, a plan that you cannot miss, or see sea turtles hatch 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.
The Caribbean and insular regionÂ
A tropical climate and high temperatures, which make it perfect for enjoying the Caribbean Sea and taking sunset walks through its colonial cities. In addition, you can take walks to the Guajira desert or trek to Ciudad Perdida. It is a perfect destination for those seeking rest, sun and heat. You can visit 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.
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, kilometers and kilometers of dense jungle, three bordering countries, millions of species of fauna and flora, many that you may only find there, dozens of languages, clothing, and cultures, inhabited mainly by different indigenous groups. Whoever visits it is never 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 SerranÃa del Chiribiquete, or visit the Waterfall at the end of the world in Putumayo.
The best time to visit is from July to October, because it allows you to enjoy all the beauty of the Amazon.
