Best time to visit · Colombia
The best time to visit Colombia
Colombia's seasons differ by place. Here is the best time for each destination, month by month.
Updated By the AMZBooking editorial team
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Quick answer
July–August and December–March suit most of Colombia. Cartagena is at its best in February–April; Medellín is at its best in June–August and December–February; Bogotá is at its best in July–August and December–March.
Key facts
- Best months overall
- July–August and December–March
- Destinations compared
- 3
Best months by destination
Colombia month by month
What the seasons are like
- Cartagena: Cartagena is hot and humid year-round, with highs of 31–32°C and warm nights.
- Medellín: At about 1,500 metres, Medellín is mild all year, with highs of about 27–28°C and lows around 17–18°C.
- Bogotá: At about 2,600 metres, Bogotá is cool all year, with daytime highs of about 19–20°C and night-time lows of 7–10°C.
Crowds and hotel prices
Relative levels from our destination research: when each place is busiest, and when rooms usually cost least.
| Destination | Busiest | Quietest | Lowest hotel prices | Warm & dry |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cartagena | January | October | October | February |
| Medellín | August | September | May | January |
| Bogotá | February | January | May | January |
Events worth timing a trip around
Recurring events; dates move from year to year, so confirm with the organiser.
- Cartagena, January: Hay Festival Cartagena — literature and ideas (usually late January)
- Cartagena, January: Cartagena Festival de Música — classical music (usually January)
- Medellín, January: Christmas lights (alumbrados) continue into early January
- Medellín, March: Semana Santa (March or April)
- Bogotá, March: Festival Estéreo Picnic — music festival (usually March or April)
- Bogotá, April: FILBo — Bogotá International Book Fair (usually late April to early May)
Questions travellers ask
+When is Colombia cheapest and quietest?
Cartagena: October; Medellín: May; Bogotá: May.
+What is the best month to visit Colombia?
February, when 3 of the 3 destinations in this guide are at their best.