Our verdict
The best time to visit Columbia is April-May
In the height of summer, temperatures in Columbia can reach a maximum of 35℃ (95℉). The coldest it usually gets in winter-time in Columbia is around -0℃ (32℉).
If you’re keen to work on your tan in Columbia, you’re most likely get the longest days between sun-up and sun-down around July. You don’t want to get wet on your holiday, do you? Well if you’re trying to avoid the rain, then steer clear of Columbia in December. Head over there in September instead if you want to increase your chances of not being rained on.
Keep reading to find out more detailed information about the seasons and climate in Columbia, as well as our favourite tools to help you find the best options for transport, accommodation, and much more.
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Columbia seasons
Before you continue, it’s important to know when the seasons are in Columbia as they might be different to yours depending on where in the world you’re travelling from. Columbia is in the Northern Hemisphere, so the seasons fall during these months:
| Season | Months |
|---|---|
| Summer | June to August |
| Autumn/fall | September to November |
| Winter | December to February |
| Spring | March to May |
Average temperatures in Columbia
If the temperature is a big factor for you to help you decide when to visit, the chart below shows the average minimum and maximum temperatures in Columbia for each month side-by-side so you can easily see the difference in weather throughout the year. To see the temperatures in both Celsius (°C) and Fahrenheit (°F), hover or tap the shaded boxes on the graph.
Columbia climate by month
If you already have a rough idea about which months you might want to travel, the section below shows a detailed breakdown of the climate in Columbia for each month so you can see if it all suits your wants and needs. Scroll down, or use the quick menu below to jump to your preferred month.
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Columbia in January
- Average temperature: 7℃ (45℉)
- Average high temperature: 12℃ (53℉)
- Average low temperature: 3℃ (38℉)
- Average humidity: 70%
- Average sunny days: 19 days
- Average rainfall: 45mm (2") over 10 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to Columbia in January, make sure you pack a thick snow/winter jacket, thermals and some extra layers as it's always very cold.
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Columbia in February
- Average temperature: 10℃ (49℉)
- Average high temperature: 14℃ (58℉)
- Average low temperature: 5℃ (41℉)
- Average humidity: 71%
- Average sunny days: 16 days
- Average rainfall: 50mm (2") over 11 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to Columbia in February, make sure you pack a warm jacket or coat.
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Columbia in March
- Average temperature: 13℃ (56℉)
- Average high temperature: 18℃ (65℉)
- Average low temperature: 8℃ (47℉)
- Average humidity: 70%
- Average sunny days: 18 days
- Average rainfall: 50mm (2") over 13 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to Columbia in March, make sure you pack a warm jacket or coat.
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Columbia in April
- Average temperature: 18℃ (65℉)
- Average high temperature: 23℃ (74℉)
- Average low temperature: 13℃ (55℉)
- Average humidity: 71%
- Average sunny days: 17 days
- Average rainfall: 68mm (3") over 12 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to Columbia in April, make sure you pack t-shirts for the daytime and maybe a light jumper for the evenings as it cools down a bit.
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Columbia in May
- Average temperature: 22℃ (72℉)
- Average high temperature: 27℃ (81℉)
- Average low temperature: 17℃ (63℉)
- Average humidity: 73%
- Average sunny days: 16 days
- Average rainfall: 59mm (2") over 14 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to Columbia in May, make sure you pack t-shirts for the daytime and maybe a light jumper for the evenings as it cools down a bit.
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Columbia in June
- Average temperature: 26℃ (79℉)
- Average high temperature: 31℃ (89℉)
- Average low temperature: 21℃ (71℉)
- Average humidity: 71%
- Average sunny days: 15 days
- Average rainfall: 48mm (2") over 13 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to Columbia in June, make sure you pack t-shirts and shorts.. It stays pretty warm most of the time.
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Columbia in July
- Average temperature: 28℃ (82℉)
- Average high temperature: 33℃ (92℉)
- Average low temperature: 23℃ (73℉)
- Average humidity: 69%
- Average sunny days: 12 days
- Average rainfall: 47mm (2") over 15 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to Columbia in July, make sure you pack t-shirts and shorts.. It stays warm all day and night.
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Columbia in August
- Average temperature: 27℃ (80℉)
- Average high temperature: 32℃ (90℉)
- Average low temperature: 22℃ (72℉)
- Average humidity: 70%
- Average sunny days: 15 days
- Average rainfall: 46mm (2") over 14 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to Columbia in August, make sure you pack t-shirts and shorts.. It stays pretty warm most of the time.
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Columbia in September
- Average temperature: 24℃ (75℉)
- Average high temperature: 29℃ (85℉)
- Average low temperature: 20℃ (67℉)
- Average humidity: 71%
- Average sunny days: 17 days
- Average rainfall: 37mm (1") over 11 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to Columbia in September, make sure you pack t-shirts for the daytime and maybe a light jumper for the evenings as it cools down a bit.
Columbia in October
- Average temperature: 18℃ (65℉)
- Average high temperature: 23℃ (74℉)
- Average low temperature: 14℃ (57℉)
- Average humidity: 71%
- Average sunny days: 23 days
- Average rainfall: 50mm (2") over 7 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to Columbia in October, make sure you pack t-shirts for the daytime and maybe a light jumper for the evenings as it cools down a bit.
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Columbia in November
- Average temperature: 12℃ (54℉)
- Average high temperature: 17℃ (63℉)
- Average low temperature: 8℃ (46℉)
- Average humidity: 69%
- Average sunny days: 21 days
- Average rainfall: 40mm (2") over 8 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to Columbia in November, make sure you pack a warm jacket or coat.
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Columbia in December
- Average temperature: 10℃ (49℉)
- Average high temperature: 14℃ (57℉)
- Average low temperature: 6℃ (42℉)
- Average humidity: 74%
- Average sunny days: 19 days
- Average rainfall: 74mm (3") over 11 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to Columbia in December, make sure you pack a warm jacket or coat.
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