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Colombia Weather in April

Average temperatures, rainfall, sunshine and the best places to visit in Colombia in April.

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Planning a trip to Colombia this April? Here's what you need to know about the weather:

What to Expect in Colombia in April

The weather in Colombia in April can be quite varied, with temperatures that range from mild to very warm and precipitation levels ranging from low to heavy.

Temperatures

During the day temperatures vary from mild in Ipiales at 17°C (63°F) to very warm in Montería at 34°C (93°F). At night it cools down to 25°C (77°F) in Montería and 8°C (46°F) in Ipiales.

For a closer look at conditions across Colombia, refer to the map below.

Precipitation

In April, precipitation varies across different areas. From low rainfall in Cabo de la Vela with an average of 15 mm (0.6 in) to heavy rainfall in El Boquerón with 1325 mm (52 in).

Average sunshine

Sunshine is more restricted in many locations in April. Bogotá sees roughly 88 hours of sunlight. Our weather planner can help you find destinations with more sunshine if needed.

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January21°C (70°F) February21°C (70°F) March21°C (70°F) April20°C (68°F) May20°C (68°F) June20°C (68°F) This monthJuly21°C (70°F) August21°C (70°F) September21°C (70°F) October21°C (70°F) November20°C (68°F) December21°C (70°F)
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Best Places to Visit in Colombia in April

Click on a destination dot for more details. Toggle the map to compare temperatures or precipitation across Colombia.

Conditions Temperatures Precipitation
perfect weather
pleasant
tolerable
unpleasant
poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).

Popular Destinations in Colombia

What is the weather like in April for some of the most popular destinations in Colombia?

Temperature range in Colombia (April)

Precipitation variation in Colombia (April)

Bogotá

In April Bogotá generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 20°C (68°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 11°C (52°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are mixed that month.

« March
April
May »
March
April
May
Max temperature
21°C (70°F)
20°C (68°F)
20°C (68°F)
Min temperature
11°C (52°F)
11°C (52°F)
11°C (52°F)
Monthly sun hours
107 hours
88 hours
83 hours
Monthly rainfall
244 mm (9.6 in)
237 mm (9.3 in)
162 mm (6.4 in)
Monthly rainy days
14 days
18 days
20 days
Weather conditions
mixed
mixed
very good
Climate in Bogotá →

Cartagena

In April Cartagena generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 32°C (90°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 26°C (79°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are very good that month.

« March
April
May »
March
April
May
Max temperature
32°C (90°F)
32°C (90°F)
31°C (88°F)
Min temperature
26°C (79°F)
26°C (79°F)
26°C (79°F)
Monthly sun hours
241 hours
209 hours
192 hours
Monthly rainfall
21 mm (0.8 in)
77 mm (3 in)
176 mm (6.9 in)
Monthly rainy days
0 days
3 days
10 days
Weather conditions
excellent
very good
good
Climate in Cartagena →

Santa Marta

In April Santa Marta generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 29°C (84°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 25°C (77°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are very good that month.

« March
April
May »
March
April
May
Max temperature
28°C (82°F)
29°C (84°F)
29°C (84°F)
Min temperature
25°C (77°F)
25°C (77°F)
25°C (77°F)
Monthly sun hours
252 hours
230 hours
225 hours
Monthly rainfall
31 mm (1.2 in)
100 mm (3.9 in)
232 mm (9.1 in)
Monthly rainy days
a single day
2 days
7 days
Weather conditions
excellent
very good
mixed
Climate in Santa Marta →

San Andrés

In April San Andrés generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 29°C (84°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 26°C (79°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are excellent that month.

« March
April
May »
March
April
May
Max temperature
28°C (82°F)
29°C (84°F)
29°C (84°F)
Min temperature
26°C (79°F)
26°C (79°F)
26°C (79°F)
Monthly sun hours
279 hours
271 hours
253 hours
Monthly rainfall
30 mm (1.2 in)
39 mm (1.5 in)
153 mm (6 in)
Monthly rainy days
8 days
9 days
16 days
Weather conditions
excellent
excellent
very good
Climate in San Andrés →

Medellín

In April Medellín generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 25°C (77°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 14°C (57°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are less favorable that month.

« March
April
May »
March
April
May
Max temperature
25°C (77°F)
25°C (77°F)
25°C (77°F)
Min temperature
14°C (57°F)
14°C (57°F)
14°C (57°F)
Monthly sun hours
150 hours
123 hours
140 hours
Monthly rainfall
260 mm (10 in)
342 mm (13 in)
349 mm (14 in)
Monthly rainy days
14 days
19 days
22 days
Weather conditions
less favorable
less favorable
less favorable
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In our records: Colombia April extremes

Notable April records observed across cities in Colombia in our climate database (1976 – 2026). Historic readings can vary in quality, so treat these as illustrative.

  • In our records, the warmest April day in Colombia reached 42°C (108°F) in Pozo Colorado on April 17, 2016.
  • Based on our data, the coldest April night in Colombia dropped to -2°C (28°F) in Puerto Carreño on April 21, 2015.

Popular cities in April

Day & night temperatures, rainfall and average weather in Colombia in April.

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Bogotá 20°C (68°F) 11°C (52°F) 237 mm (9.3 in)
Cartagena 32°C (90°F) 26°C (79°F) 77 mm (3 in)
San Andrés 29°C (84°F) 26°C (79°F) 39 mm (1.5 in)
Medellín 25°C (77°F) 14°C (57°F) 342 mm (13 in)
Cali 27°C (81°F) 19°C (66°F) 303 mm (12 in)
Pereira 24°C (75°F) 15°C (59°F) 1302 mm (51 in)

Colombia weather in April: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in Colombia in April?

Expect mixed weather across Colombia in April. The popular destination of Bogotá averages 20°C (68°F) by day and 11°C (52°F) at night during this month.

What is the average temperature in Colombia in April?

Bogotá averages a daytime maximum of 20°C (68°F) in April, with overnight lows close to 11°C (52°F).

Does Colombia get a lot of rain in April?

Expect plenty of rainfall. Bogotá records an average of 237 mm (9.3 in) in April, putting it among the wetter months for Colombia.

Is April a Good Time to Visit Colombia?

Given the typically mixed weather conditions in Bogotá, April may not be the ideal time to visit Colombia.

Generally speaking, the best visiting conditions can be found in June, July and August offering mostly excellent weather in Bogotá. In contrast, February, March, April, October and November tend to have mixed weather conditions.

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