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Amazonas Weather in December

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

Planning a journey to Amazonas, Colombia this December and curious over the weather conditions to await? Your essential details are found on this page, answering your query:

What to Expect in Amazonas in December

Amazonas, Colombia is a region in Colombia. Amazonas, Colombia has a wide variety of climate types. During December, you can expect temperatures that range from pleasant to very warm and heavy precipitation.

Temperatures

During the day temperatures vary from pleasant in Bogotá at 21°C (70°F) to very warm in Leticia at 31°C (88°F). At night it cools down to 24°C (75°F) in Leticia and 10°C (50°F) in Bogotá.

To explore the conditions in Amazonas, Colombia in more detail, check the map below.

Precipitation

In December, precipitation varies across different areas. From heavy rainfall in Bogotá with an average of 185 mm (7.3 in) to heavy rainfall in Buenavista with 475 mm (19 in).

Average sunshine

Most areas see decent amounts of sunshine this month. Bogotá gets around 138 hours of sunlight, providing a pleasant balance of sun and clouds. If you'd prefer more guaranteed sunshine, our weather planner can show you sunnier spots around the world.

Explore Amazonas by month

Best Places to Visit in Amazonas in December

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

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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 Amazonas

What is the weather like in December for some of the most popular destinations in Amazonas, Colombia?

Temperature range in Amazonas (December)

Precipitation variation in Amazonas (December)

Bogotá

In December Bogotá generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 21°C (70°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 10°C (50°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.

November
December
January
Max temperature
20°C (68°F)
21°C (70°F)
21°C (70°F)
Min temperature
11°C (52°F)
10°C (50°F)
10°C (50°F)
Monthly sun hours
103 hours
138 hours
156 hours
Monthly rainfall
234 mm (9.2 in)
185 mm (7.3 in)
169 mm (6.7 in)
Monthly rainy days
17 days
12 days
8 days
Weather conditions

Leticia

In December Leticia generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 31°C (88°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 24°C (75°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

November
December
January
Max temperature
32°C (90°F)
31°C (88°F)
31°C (88°F)
Min temperature
24°C (75°F)
24°C (75°F)
24°C (75°F)
Monthly sun hours
150 hours
138 hours
129 hours
Monthly rainfall
249 mm (9.8 in)
311 mm (12 in)
329 mm (13 in)
Monthly rainy days
21 days
24 days
26 days
Weather conditions

Puerto Nariño

In December Puerto Nariño generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 31°C (88°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 23°C (73°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

November
December
January
Max temperature
32°C (90°F)
31°C (88°F)
31°C (88°F)
Min temperature
24°C (75°F)
23°C (73°F)
23°C (73°F)
Monthly sun hours
150 hours
138 hours
129 hours
Monthly rainfall
243 mm (9.6 in)
305 mm (12 in)
315 mm (12 in)
Monthly rainy days
21 days
24 days
25 days
Weather conditions

Buenavista

In December Buenavista generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 22°C (72°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 13°C (55°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

November
December
January
Max temperature
22°C (72°F)
22°C (72°F)
23°C (73°F)
Min temperature
13°C (55°F)
13°C (55°F)
12°C (54°F)
Monthly sun hours
142 hours
164 hours
180 hours
Monthly rainfall
614 mm (24 in)
475 mm (19 in)
369 mm (15 in)
Monthly rainy days
20 days
15 days
11 days
Weather conditions

La Cumbre

In December La Cumbre generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 26°C (79°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 17°C (63°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

November
December
January
Max temperature
25°C (77°F)
26°C (79°F)
26°C (79°F)
Min temperature
17°C (63°F)
17°C (63°F)
17°C (63°F)
Monthly sun hours
152 hours
166 hours
178 hours
Monthly rainfall
580 mm (23 in)
446 mm (18 in)
377 mm (15 in)
Monthly rainy days
19 days
16 days
14 days
Weather conditions

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Popular cities in December

Day & night temperatures, rainfall and average weather in Amazonas in December.

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Bogotá 21°C (70°F) 10°C (50°F) 185 mm (7.3 in)
Leticia 31°C (88°F) 24°C (75°F) 311 mm (12 in)
Puerto Nariño 31°C (88°F) 23°C (73°F) 305 mm (12 in)
Buenavista 22°C (72°F) 13°C (55°F) 475 mm (19 in)
La Cumbre 26°C (79°F) 17°C (63°F) 446 mm (18 in)

Amazonas weather in December: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in Amazonas, Colombia in December?

December in Amazonas, Colombia brings tolerable weather. In Bogotá, daytime temperatures are typically around 21°C (70°F) and nighttime lows hover near 10°C (50°F).

What is the average temperature in Amazonas, Colombia in December?

Daytime temperatures in Bogotá peak at roughly 21°C (70°F) in December, dropping to about 10°C (50°F) overnight.

Does Amazonas, Colombia get a lot of rain in December?

Yes. December brings heavy rainfall to Amazonas, Colombia, with Bogotá averaging around 185 mm (7.3 in). Expect frequent showers and pack accordingly.

Is December a Good Time to Visit Amazonas, Colombia?

Given the typically tolerable weather conditions in Bogotá, December might be a good time to visit Amazonas, Colombia.

On average, the best time to visit Amazonas, Colombia is in June, July and August with generally perfect weather in Bogotá. On the other hand, the months of February, March, April, October and November tend to have unpleasant weather conditions.

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