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Colombia

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Colombia

Climate & seasons

When to go to Colombia?

Monthly averages over the past 5 years (Open-Meteo).

Best months

  • January
  • February
  • December

Avoid

  • April
  • May
  • June
  • July
Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec
Our take
Weather
High 32° 33° 32° 30° 29° 29° 29° 30° 31° 31° 31° 32°
Rain (mm) 57 81 180 326 393 291 249 161 139 191 187 101
Beach Beach January Beach February

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Indicative rates

Before you go to Colombia

Data checked on 10/09/2026

Plugs and power

110V 60 Hz

Plug types A B

Drive on the right

Emergency numbers

123
Emergency
123
Police
123
Ambulance
119
Fire brigade

Tipping

A 10% service charge is often added to the bill (optional, tell the server); round up for taxis.

Upcoming public holidays

  1. Columbus Day
  2. All Saints’ Day
  3. Independence of Cartagena
  4. Immaculate Conception
  5. Christmas Day
  6. New Year's Day
Official travel advice: France Diplomatie FCDO (United Kingdom)

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