What is the weather like in Colombia in May?
As a result of the country’s varied topography, visiting Colombia in May means your experience will differ depending on where you choose to visit.
Being in the country’s rainy season, May means all regions experience increased precipitation, and low-season visitor numbers.
Read on for detail on the weather in Colombia in May across a few regions that might be on your travel radar.
Andean region
The weather is mild in the Andean region in May, with a higher chance of rain, especially in the afternoons.
Temperatures across the region usually range from 10-22°C (50-72°F), and cities like Bogotá, the Colombian capital, and Medellín showcase lusher, greener landscapes during this time.
Note that Bogotá will be cooler while Medellín, “City of Eternal Spring”, will be a little warmer, as revealed in our guide to the weather in Medellín in May.
Caribbean coast
Including Cartagena and Santa Marta, Colombia’s Caribbean Coast experiences hot and humid weather in May, with clearer skies early in the month.
So, visit early in the month to fully enjoy beach activities before the rainy season peaks in June.
Editor’s tip: read up on the weather in Cartagena in May.
Pacific region
While the Pacific region is pretty rainy around the year, precipitation is even more pronounced in May — expect high humidity, high rainfall and an average high temperature of 29°C (84°F).
Amazon region
Having a tropical climate, the likes of Leticia in Colombia’s Amazon region sees consistently hot and humid weather, and frequent rain showers.
Come May, rain fall reaches its peak in this region, usually exceeding 350 mm (13.8 inches). For context, March experiences about 320 mm/12.6 inches), while it drops to 220 mm (8.7 inches) in August and September.
Insular region
On islands like San Andrés and Providencia, May brings warm weather with a mix of sun and brief showers.
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