Weather in September in Colombia
Thinking about venturing to Colombia this September 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 September?
In September, Colombia experiences a range of weather conditions, with temperatures that range from mild to very warm and precipitation levels ranging from moderate to heavy.
Temperatures
The average maximum daytime temperatures vary from mild in Ipiales at 16°C to very warm in Gesen at 35°C. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 23°C in Gesen and 7°C in Ipiales.
Precipitation
In September, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Villavieja with an average of 47 mm to heavy rainfall in Santagueda with 1441 mm.Average sunshine
Most cities enjoy a balanced amount of sunshine, with around 111 hours of sunlight anticipated in Bogotá. This ensures the days are neither too dim nor excessively sunny.To learn more about the conditions in specific areas of Colombia in September, 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 September for the 5 most popular destinations in Colombia?
Bogotá
In September Bogotá generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 21°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 11°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.
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Cartagena
In September Cartagena generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 31°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 26°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Santa Marta
In September Santa Marta generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 29°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 25°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.
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San Andrés
In September San Andrés generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 30°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 26°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Medellín
In September Medellín generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 25°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 13°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 September the best time to visit Colombia?
Given the typically pleasant weather conditions in Bogotá, September might be a good time to visit Colombia. However, the weather conditions may vary depending on your destination.
On average, the best time to visit Colombia is in June, July and August with generally perfect weather in Bogotá. In contrast, February, March, April, October and November tend to have unpleasant weather conditions.
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