What is the weather like in Colombia in June?
Due to the country’s varied topography, visiting Colombia in June means the weather will be very different depending on which area you opt to visit.
Read on for detail on the weather in Colombia in June across a few regions that might be on your travel radar.
Andean region
June sees the Andean region move towards a drier period — we’re talking moderate-to-high rainfall, with afternoon showers still pretty frequent.
Across the region, temperatures range from a low of 10°C (50°F) to a high of 24°C (64-75°F).
Note that Bogotá, the Colombian capital, will be cooler as a result of its altitude, while Medellín, “City of Eternal Spring”, will be in the mid-range, as revealed in our guide to the weather in Medellín in June.
Caribbean coast
Encompassing captivating Cartagena and Santa Marta, Colombia’s Caribbean Coast experiences pleasantly warm temperatures in June, with average highs of 30-33°C (86-91°F).
With rainfall levels being low-to-moderate in this month, it’s a pretty good time to appreciate the beauty of the coast, whether that involves blissing out on beaches, or uncovering Cartagena’s cultural treasures.
Editor’s tip: discover more detail on the weather in Cartagena in June.
Pacific coast
The picture is very different on Colombia’s Pacific Coast in June. Here rainfall remains high, while temperatures are warm-to-hot.
A plus side of the rain is that the region’s landscapes are gorgeously lush at this time of year — and ripe for walks on the wilder side. Just come prepared with wet weather gear.
Amazon region
The likes of Leticia in Colombia’s Amazon region sees hot, humid weather, and frequent rain showers around the year.
That said, rainfall is slightly less from June to August and September. For context, while May sees in excess of 350 mm (13.8 inches), June typically experiences around 280 mm (11 inches). Meanwhile, in August and September it drops to an average of 220 mm (8.7 inches).
Insular region
On islands like San Andrés and Providencia in Colombia’s Insular region, June sees moderate rainfall — think short-lived showers that shouldn't disrupt most activities.
It’s also warm on land and sea — ideal for beach and water-based action.
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