When is the cheapest time to visit Colombia?

Prices bottom out in Apr, May, Sep, Oct, Nov — typically 20-40% below peak-season rates on hotels and flights.

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When to go to Colombia

The dry seasons (December–March and July–August) are the best times. Bogotá is spring-like year-round at altitude; the Caribbean coast is warmest December–April.

Best: December–March, July–AugustPeak: December–January, June–July

Month-by-month

Jan

Great

7°–20°C · 30mm rain
Crowds high · Prices high

Feb

Great

8°–20°C · 40mm rain
Crowds medium · Prices medium

Barranquilla Carnival

Mar

Good

9°–20°C · 65mm rain
Crowds medium · Prices medium

Apr

Okay

10°–20°C · 110mm rain
Crowds low · Prices low

Rainy season begins

May

Okay

10°–19°C · 100mm rain
Crowds low · Prices low

Jun

Good

9°–19°C · 55mm rain
Crowds medium · Prices medium

Mini dry season

Jul

Great

9°–19°C · 40mm rain
Crowds medium · Prices medium

Aug

Great

9°–19°C · 40mm rain
Crowds medium · Prices medium

Feria de las Flores

Sep

Okay

9°–19°C · 80mm rain
Crowds low · Prices low

Oct

Avoid

10°–19°C · 135mm rain
Crowds low · Prices low

Wettest month

Nov

Okay

9°–19°C · 100mm rain
Crowds low · Prices low

Dec

Great

8°–19°C · 45mm rain
Crowds high · Prices high

Festivals worth timing your trip around

Feb

Carnival of Barranquilla

UNESCO-listed carnival rivalling Rio with cumbia music and colourful parades.

Aug

Feria de las Flores

Medellín’s famous flower festival with the Silleteros parade.

Apr

Festival de la Leyenda Vallenata

Valledupar’s celebration of vallenato music and Colombian folklore.

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Common questions about Colombia

When is the best time to visit Colombia?: December–March, July–August. The dry seasons (December–March and July–August) are the best times. Bogotá is spring-like year-round at altitude; the Caribbean coast is warmest December–April.
When is the cheapest time to visit Colombia?: Prices bottom out in Apr, May, Sep, Oct, Nov — typically 20-40% below peak-season rates on hotels and flights.
What months should I avoid in Colombia?: Oct. Wettest month
When is peak tourist season in Colombia?: December–January, June–July

See also the full Colombia climate deep-dive with temperature heatmap and daily-rainfall breakdown.