Outdoor activities Potential
Suboptimal
Based on optimal climate
Seasonality
January, February, December
Avoid (Extreme Weather)
Weather
Avg Temp Range
Precipitation
Seasonal (check heatmap)
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🥾 Planning a hiking trip to Colombia?
The best time to visit Colombia for hiking is January, February, December, when trail conditions are most favorable and the weather is more stable. If you're planning your trip around this period, it can be helpful to look into where to stay and how to organize your hikes in advance.
Climate Heatmap
See at a glance which months offer the best outdoor activities conditions — based on temperature, rainfall and climate scores.
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Outdoor activities conditions breakdown
Monthly weather & climate data for Colombia
| Month | Climate Score | Predictability | Avg Temp | Rain (mm) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
January | 53Suboptimal Warm temperatures. High rain conditions. | Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year. | 25° | 112 |
February | 48Poor Warm temperatures. High rain conditions. | Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year. | 25° | 117 |
March | 30Poor Warm temperatures. High rain conditions. | Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year. | 25° | 166 |
April | 23Poor Warm temperatures. High rain conditions. | Predictability 60Weather conditions vary somewhat by season. | 25° | 256 |
May | 26Poor Warm temperatures. High rain conditions. | Predictability 60Weather conditions vary somewhat by season. | 24° | 303 |
June | 30Poor Warm temperatures. High rain conditions. | Predictability 60Weather conditions vary somewhat by season. | 24° | 293 |
July | 30Poor Warm temperatures. High rain conditions. | Predictability 60Weather conditions vary somewhat by season. | 24° | 261 |
August | 30Poor Warm temperatures. High rain conditions. | Predictability 60Weather conditions vary somewhat by season. | 24° | 245 |
September | 28Poor Warm temperatures. High rain conditions. | Predictability 60Weather conditions vary somewhat by season. | 24° | 234 |
October | 27Poor Warm temperatures. High rain conditions. | Predictability 60Weather conditions vary somewhat by season. | 24° | 271 |
November | 26Poor Warm temperatures. High rain conditions. | Predictability 60Weather conditions vary somewhat by season. | 24° | 218 |
December | 45Poor Warm temperatures. High rain conditions. | Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year. | 24° | 144 |
Source: Historical climate averages (30-year observation).
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🗺️ Plan your hiking trip to Colombia
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