Colombia weather in December
Thinking about venturing to Colombia this December and curious about the weather conditions to expect? This page holds all the key information you seek, responding to your question:
What is the weather like in Colombia in December?
In December, Colombia experiences a range of weather conditions, with temperatures that range from moderate to very warm and precipitation levels ranging from moderate to heavy.
During the day the temperature is moderate in Ipiales at 17°C and very warm in Puerto Carreño at 33°C. As night falls, temperatures generally drop to 24°C in Puerto Carreño and 8°C in Ipiales.
In December, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Taganga with an average of 40 mm to heavy rainfall in Pereira with 986 mm. The city Bogotá usually sees around 138 hours of sunlight, indicating a moderately sunny period.
To learn more about the conditions in specific areas of Colombia in December, 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 December for the 5 most popular destinations in Colombia?
Average weather in Bogotá
In December Bogotá generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 21°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 10°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.
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Average weather in Cartagena
In December Cartagena generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 31°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 26°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.
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Average weather in Santa Marta
In December 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 perfect that month.
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Average weather in San Andrés
In December San Andrés generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 29°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 26°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.
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Average weather in Medellín
In December Medellín generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 24°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 13°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.
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Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at other destinations in Colombia.
Is December the best time to visit Colombia?
Given the typically tolerable weather conditions in Bogotá, December might be a good time to visit Colombia. However, the weather conditions may vary depending on your destination.
Generally speaking, June, July and August provide perfect weather in Bogotá. The weather in February, March, April, October and November, on the other hand, tends to be unpleasant.
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