When to go · Colombia
Colombia in July
Great month. Drier Andes; whales on the Pacific coast (Jul–Oct).
Key facts
- Verdict
- Great
- Crowds
- Medium
- Colombia
- Prices
- Medium
- Colombia
Verdict
Drier Andes; whales on the Pacific coast (Jul–Oct).
Weather in July
- Andean cities · Bogotá, Villa de Leyva, Zipaquirábest weather
Cool all year (7–19 °C in Bogotá); two rainy seasons, April–May and October–November; bring layers.
- Medellín and the Coffee Region · Medellín, Guatapé, Salento, Manizalesbest weather
Spring-like 18–28 °C; afternoon showers in the wet months; Cocora mornings are clearest.
- Caribbean coast · Cartagena, Santa Marta, Tayrona, Palominofine
Hot (30–33 °C) all year; breezy and dry Dec–Apr; wettest Sep–Nov; Tayrona closes each year for short periods (check dates).
- Amazon and Pacific · Leticia, Nuquí, Bahía Solanofine
Rain every month; the Pacific coast is one of the wettest places on Earth; whales Jul–Oct.
- Bogotá17° / 9°, 13 rain days
Festivals and holidays
Dates as our data lists them. Moving holidays (lunar and Islamic calendars, Easter) shift every year: check the date for your year before you build a trip on it.
Ascension, Corpus Christi, Sacred Heart, Sts Peter and Paul
May–Jul (several Mondays)
Long weekends; roads out of cities jammed.
Independence Day
20 Jul
Parades.
Rock al Parque check
A weekend in July · Bogotá
Free outdoor rock festival — see events for the lineup.
Crowds and prices
- Crowds · Colombia
- Medium
- Prices · Colombia
- Medium
What to pack
Nothing unusual for the weather this month.
Where to go in July
Rated best or good this month
Andean cities
Best weather of the year (Bogotá, Villa de Leyva, Zipaquirá)
Medellín and the Coffee Region
Best weather of the year (Medellín, Guatapé, Salento, Manizales)
Second dry window; windy, kite season.