The cities of Bucaramanga at 3,150 feet above sea level and Pereira at 4,630 feet, both have climates and temperatures similar to Medellín.īogotá, Colombia’s capital, sits higher at 8,660 feet above sea level. Some homes have fireplaces to keep away the chill and a heavier sweater or jacket is required.
The temperatures in the daytime are the same as in the city, but are much cooler at night. Just outside of Medellín are several small pueblos (towns) that are farther up in the mountains. So, you won´t need more than a light jacket. Evening temperatures dip down into the mid-60´s F. Daytime highs here average in the mid-70´s F to low-80´s F with very little humidity. Medellín, Colombia’s second largest city, sits at 5,000 feet above sea level and is considered to have perfect spring-like weather all year round. Also, the farther up the mountain you go, the greater the difference between daytime and nighttime temperatures. Even within the mountain areas there are variations in temperature depending on the altitude. With the three ranges of the Andes mountains running through the country, a large portion of the more populated cities and towns lie in mountainous terrain. Below is a breakdown of the climatic areas you can experience in Colombia.
While there aren´t any official seasons, some months are drier or rainier than others. From tropical ocean beaches, temperate mountain areas, and even a snow-capped mountain, Colombia has it all. The weather here varies quite a bit from region to region within the country making it one of the reasons Colombia is so fascinating. Sitting just slightly north of the equator, it has an equal 12 hours of daylight and darkness with very little variation during the year. Located in the north of South America, it has coastline on both the Caribbean Sea and the Pacific Ocean, borders the Darien jungle to its west, and the Amazon to its east. Colombia is the second most bio-diverse country in the world.
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