Colombia weather in April
Planning a journey to Colombia this April and curious over the weather conditions to await? Your essential details are found on this page, answering your query:
What is the weather like in Colombia in April?
The weather in Colombia in April can be quite varied, with temperatures that range from moderate to very warm and precipitation levels ranging from moderate to heavy.
During the day temperatures vary from moderate in Ipiales at 17°C (62°F) to very warm in Montería at 34°C (92°F). At night it cools down to 25°C (77°F) in Montería and 8°C (47°F) in Ipiales.
In April, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Providencia with an average of 35mm (1.4 inches) to heavy rainfall in Chinchiná with 1474mm (58 inches). Bogotá experiences limited sunny days, amounting to roughly 88 hours of sunshine. This makes it perfect for those who prefer dimmer, cloudier settings rather than intense sunlit days
To learn more about the conditions in specific areas of Colombia in April, check out the map below. For more details on the yearly weather, visit our Colombia climate page.
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What is the weather like in April for the 5 most popular destinations in Colombia?
Average weather in 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 unpleasant that month.
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Average weather in Cartagena
In April Cartagena generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 32°C (89°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 26°C (79°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.
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Average weather in Santa Marta
In April Santa Marta generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 29°C (83°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 25°C (78°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.
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Average weather in 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 perfect that month.
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Average weather in Medellín
In April Medellín generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 25°C (76°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 14°C (57°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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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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