Lifestyle
Colombia — Living: Climate
Colombia averages 25.0°C over the year and about 2561 mm of precipitation (national averages for 1991-2020, World Bank Climate Change Knowledge Portal, CRU TS 4.07 data), with March the warmest month and July the coolest.
VerifiedGovernment / official sourceWorld Bank — Climate Change Knowledge Portal (CRU TS 4.07 climate normals, 1991-2020)Last reviewed: 2026-10-18
Key facts
- Average annual temperature: 25.0°C (national average, 1991-2020)
- Warmest month: March, 25.5°C on average
- Coolest month: July, 24.4°C on average
- Average annual precipitation: 2561 mm (1991-2020)
- Wettest month: May, 299 mm on average
- Driest month: January, 102 mm on average
Steps
- Understand the Climate Zones — The climate zones in Colombia include the tropical zone, the desert zone, the savanna zone, the mountain zone, and the cold and temperate zone. Understanding these zones will help in determining the best place to live.
- Research Regional Climate — Research the specific climate of the region you are interested in moving to. This will help you understand the temperature, precipitation, and other environmental conditions.
Common mistakes
- Assuming the climate is similar across different regions of Colombia
- Not researching the specific climate of the region you are moving to
Monthly averages, 1991-2020 (national)
January: 25.2°C, 102 mm February: 25.4°C, 116 mm March: 25.5°C, 182 mm April: 25.4°C, 243 mm May: 24.9°C, 299 mm June: 24.6°C, 281 mm July: 24.4°C, 263 mm August: 24.6°C, 234 mm September: 24.9°C, 234 mm October: 25.0°C, 236 mm November: 25.0°C, 221 mm December: 25.1°C, 152 mm
What these figures do not cover
These are country-wide averages. Climate varies a lot between regions, coasts, mountains and cities, and individual years differ from the long-term average. Heat waves, humidity, air quality and seasonal hazards are not covered here.