Weather in April in Colombia
Planning a trip to Colombia this April? Here's what you need to know about the weather:
What is the weather like 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 moderate to heavy.
Temperatures
During the day temperatures vary from mild in Ipiales at 17°C to very warm in Montería at 34°C. At night it cools down to 25°C in Montería and 8°C in Ipiales.For a closer look at conditions across Colombia, refer to the map below.
Precipitation
In April, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Providencia with an average of 35 mm to heavy rainfall in El Boquerón with 1325 mm.Average sunshine
Most cities witness limited sunny days, expect roughly 88 hours of sunlight in Bogotá. This low amount of sunlight is perfect for those who lean towards dimmer, cloudier weather rather than intense sunny days.For more details on the yearly climate, visit our Colombia climate page.
Where to go in Colombia in April
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Popular destinations
What is the weather like in April for the 5 most popular destinations in Colombia?
Bogotá
In April Bogotá generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 20°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 11°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.
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Cartagena
In April Cartagena generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 32°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 26°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.
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Santa Marta
In April Santa Marta generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 29°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 25°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.
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San Andrés
In April San Andrés generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 29°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 26°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
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Medellín
In April Medellín generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 25°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 14°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at other destinations in Colombia.
Is April the best time to visit Colombia?
Given the typically unpleasant 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 perfect weather in Bogotá. In contrast, February, March, April, October and November tend to have unpleasant weather conditions.
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