Best time to visit Colombia's Caribbean coast
The best time to visit Colombia's Caribbean coast is usually January, February and March, when a typical day grades B+, B+ and B+. June and July are the weakest (B- and B-). The quietest months are September and October.
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Colombia's Caribbean coast month by month
| Month | Typical day | High | Water | Rain chance | Waves | Crowds | Storm risk |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | B+ | 90°F | 84°F | 14% | 4.9 ft | Very busy | Very low |
| February | B+ | 90°F | 83°F | 16% | 4.9 ft | Busy | Very low |
| March | B+ | 91°F | 83°F | 23% | 4.6 ft | Busy | Very low |
| April | B | 90°F | 84°F | 52% | 4.2 ft | Busy | Very low |
| May | B- | 88°F | 86°F | 74% | 3.3 ft | Moderate | Very low |
| June | B- | 87°F | 86°F | 83% | 3.5 ft | Busy | Very low |
| July | B- | 89°F | 86°F | 65% | 4.2 ft | Busy | Very low |
| August | B- | 87°F | 86°F | 75% | 3.5 ft | Moderate | Low |
| September | B- | 87°F | 87°F | 79% | 2.6 ft | Quiet | Low |
| October | B- | 85°F | 86°F | 87% | 2.5 ft | Moderate | Very low |
| November | B- | 84°F | 86°F | 76% | 3.2 ft | Moderate | Very low |
| December | B | 88°F | 85°F | 31% | 4.4 ft | Very busy | Very low |
Typical-month numbers from Veabird's year-ahead outlook for the 9 resorts here (median resort). Grades weigh seaweed, temperature, rain, sun, water, waves, wind, UV, crowds, storm risk and travel safety.
Best beaches in Colombia's Caribbean coast
Resorts with the best typical January, and their grades for the next few days.
- Rosario Islands Lodges Jan B+SatCSunBMonB+TueC+WedB
- Irotama Resort Jan B+SatCSunB+MonA-TueBWedB+
- Zuana Beach Resort Jan B+SatC-SunBMonB+TueBWedB
- Sofitel Barú Calablanca Jan B+SatC+SunB-MonCTueB-WedB-
- Decameron Barú Jan B+SatC+SunB-MonCTueB-WedB-
- Sofitel Legend Santa Clara Jan B+SatCSunC+MonCTueCWedC+
- Hyatt Regency Cartagena Jan B+SatCSunCMonCTueCWedC+
- Las Américas Torre del Mar Jan B+SatCSunC+MonCTueCWedC+
Grades for the next few days from Veabird's beach forecast, updated Oct 3, 18:00 UTC. Higher is better: A+ to F.
Questions
- When is the best time to visit Colombia's Caribbean coast?
- The best time to visit Colombia's Caribbean coast is usually January, February and March, when a typical day grades B+, B+ and B+. June and July are the weakest (B- and B-). The quietest months are September and October.
- When is the cheapest and least crowded time to visit Colombia's Caribbean coast?
- Crowds are usually lightest in September and October and heaviest in January and December (New Year holiday and MLK weekend). Quieter months usually mean lower hotel rates.
- When is hurricane season in Colombia's Caribbean coast?
- Storm risk runs from about August to September and peaks in September.
- When is the water warmest in Colombia's Caribbean coast?
- The sea is warmest in August and September (about 87°F) and coolest in February and March (about 83°F).