What is the weather like in Colombia in April?
As a result of the country’s varied topography, visiting Colombia in April means your experience of the weather will differ depending on which region you visit.
As a rule, though, April sits in the country’s rainy season, and it’s also a low season for tourism.
Read on for detail on the weather in Colombia in April across a few regions that might be on your travel radar.
Andean region
Colombia’s Andean region enters the rainy season in April, with afternoon showers pretty frequent.
Temperatures in cities like Bogotá, the Colombian capital, hover around 14°C (57°F). It can be even cooler due to the altitude, so be sure to pack layers and a raincoat.
Meanwhile, as revealed in our guide to the weather in Medellín in April, the “City of Eternal Spring”, is a little warmer, with an average daily range from 15°C (59F) to 22°C.
Caribbean coast
Come April, cities like Cartagena on Colombia’s Caribbean Coast experience warmer and more humid conditions, with temperatures sitting around the 30°C (86°F) mark.
Rainfall is less common and heavy here than it is in the Andean region, making it a popular destination for beachgoers, especially for those on a budget who are keen to bag low season bargains.
Editor’s tip: discover more detail on the weather in Cartagena in April.
Pacific region
Expect high humidity and rainfall, as this region is one of the wettest in the country around the year. Temperatures are warm, averaging 28°C (82°F).
At the same time, the rain further fosters the region’s rich biodiversity, which Is sure to satisfy nature-loving tourists.
Amazon region
In the likes of Leticia in Colombia’s Amazon region, the weather is consistently hot and humid with frequent rain showers — as is typical of a tropical rainforest climate.
April in the Amazon sees rainfall increase from a very high level in March (about 320 mm/12.6 inches) to extremely high — typically around 350 mm (13.8 inches). For the lowest rainfall, visit this region between July and September.
Insular region
Colombia’s Caribbean islands like San Andrés and Providencia have a tropical climate with less pronounced rainy seasons.
While showers are possible in April, they're usually brief and followed by sunshine. And, with temperatures averaging around 29°C (84°F) in April, warm water and smaller crowds, its well worth considering visiting in this month.
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