When to go · Guachaca
Guachaca in December
Avoid month. Listed as a month to avoid: Dec–Apr (river low, beach access limited).
Key facts
- Verdict
- Avoid
- Temperature
- 30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C) / 24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
- average high / low
- Rain days
- 12
- Crowds
- High
- Colombia overall
- Prices
- High
- Colombia overall
Verdict
Listed as a month to avoid: Dec–Apr (river low, beach access limited).
Is another month better than December?
December is rated avoid. These months rate higher:
- MayGreatInside Guachaca's best window: May–Nov (river flow for floating, less rain).
- JuneGreatInside Guachaca's best window: May–Nov (river flow for floating, less rain).
- JulyGreatInside Guachaca's best window: May–Nov (river flow for floating, less rain).
- AugustGreatInside Guachaca's best window: May–Nov (river flow for floating, less rain).
Weather in December
- GuachacaHighs around 30 °C (86 °F), lows around 24 °C (75 °F), rain on about 12 daysHighs around 86 °F (30 °C), lows around 75 °F (24 °C), rain on about 12 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.
Immaculate Conception (Noche de Velitas 7 Dec) and Christmas big impact
8 Dec and 25 Dec · Colombia
Candle night, lights and holidays until mid-January.
Crowds and prices
- Crowds · Colombia overall
- High
- Prices · Colombia overall
- High
Colombia overall: Dry season returns; Medellín's Christmas lights; coast sells out.
High-price month: see what to book ahead.
Compare two months
Weather, crowds and prices for any two months in Guachaca, side by side.
Verdict
Dec: Avoid
May: Great (better)
Daytime high
Dec: 30 °C (86 °F)86 °F (30 °C)
May: 33 °C (91 °F)91 °F (33 °C)
Night low
Dec: 24 °C (75 °F)75 °F (24 °C)
May: 26 °C (79 °F)79 °F (26 °C)
Rain days
Dec: 12
May: 8 (better)
Crowds
Dec: High
May: Low
Prices
Dec: High
May: Low
Festivals listed
Dec: 1
May: 0
December: Listed as a month to avoid: Dec–Apr (river low, beach access limited).
May: Inside Guachaca's best window: May–Nov (river flow for floating, less rain).
Guachaca: figures are long-term averages from this guide, not a forecast.
What to pack
- Light, breathable clothes, a sun hat and sunscreen
- A rain jacket or umbrella and shoes that dry fast