Temperatures in December
It's warm in December in Colombia with an average temperature of 27°C. Temperatures this month range from a low of 25°C to a high of 28°C. At night, you can expect temperatures between 15°C and 17°C.
Max and Min Temperatures per Day
This chart shows the daily maximum and minimum temperatures in degrees Celsius for Colombia in December. The red line indicates the max temperatures, and the blue line shows the minimums.
Start of December
The month of December starts in Colombia with hot temperatures, averaging around 27°C during the day and nights close to 16°C. Plenty of days with a chance of precipitation.
Since temperatures can differ between day and night, it’s a good idea to dress in layers.
Mid-December
By mid-December, the average daytime temperature stays the same at 27°C, with nights close to 16°C. The chance of precipitation is high during this period.
Temperatures vary between day and night, so it’s smart to wear layers.
End of December
By the end of December, the average daytime temperature in Colombia will be around 27°C, with nights close to 17°C. There’s a significant chance of many days with precipitation.
As it gets cooler in the evening, it’s best to wear layers.
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Precipitation in December
In December, there is an average of 460 mm of precipitation, spread over 25 days. The wind speed is around 3 Bft, mostly coming from the Southeast.
With an average precipitation chance of 80% this month, rainy days are almost inevitable.
Precipitation Chance
This chart shows the daily precipitation chance (in percentages) in December for Colombia. 0% means it never rained on that day in the past 10 years, and 100% means it rained every day. All values in between represent the average chance of precipitation on that day.
Colombia in December |
London | ||
|---|---|---|---|
 Average Temperature |
27°C | 9°C | |
 High Temp |
28°C | 11°C | |
| Low Temp |
25°C | 8°C | |
 Total Precipitation |
460 mm | 67 mm | |
| Rainy Days |
25 days | 10 days | |
November
UV index
The UV index is a maximum of 8 this month. That's a very high value on the intensity scale of 1 to 11. Unprotected skin can burn within 10-15 minutes.
Is December a good time to visit Colombia?
After some sun? Then December isn’t the best time to be in Colombia. The temperature is pleasant, but there’s too much chance of rain this month.
The hurricane season in Colombia runs from June to November.
Temperature records for Colombia in December
With 32°C, Colombia hit the highest temperature in the last 10 years in December 2015. The lowest daytime temperature in this month was 20°C in 2021. The extreme night temperatures ranged from a low of 10°C to a high of 19°C.
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Curious about the climate in other parts of Colombia? Check out the weather and climate in places like Cartagena, Bogotá, Medellín, or have a look at other destinations in Colombia.
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Daily Temperature in December in Colombia
This chart shows the average daily temperatures, both day and night, for each day in December in Colombia, measured in degrees Celsius. The red line represents the maximum temperatures, while the blue line shows the minimums. The days of the month are displayed at the bottom of the chart. The data, based on historical observations, gives an overview of the average daily temperatures during this month.
Daily Precipitation in December in Colombia
The chart below shows the average daily precipitation in December for Colombia, measured in millimetres over the past years. Precipitation is always measured as water, even if it’s snow or hail. The days of the month are shown at the bottom of the chart.
A low average precipitation means that the chance of rain on that day is usually small, while a higher average suggests that rain is more likely. But it’s still an average, so each day can be different. Based on historical weather data for December, you can expect around 25 days of rain in Colombia.
Daily UV Index in December in Colombia
This chart shows the average daily UV index in December in Colombia, with the UV index ranging from 0 to a maximum of 11. The bottom of the chart shows the days of the month. Based on historical data, this chart provides an idea of the daily UV radiation levels you can expect.
Temperature in December in Colombia Over the Years
This chart shows the average temperature in December in Colombia, measured in degrees Celsius, over the past years.
Total Precipitation in December in Colombia Over the Years
This chart shows the average precipitation in December in Colombia, measured in millimetres over the past years. Precipitation is always measured as water, even if it’s snow or hail.
Daily climate in December for Colombia
Click on a specific day in December for detailed info on the typical weather on that day in Colombia. Check out the historical temperatures and precipitation over the past 10 years on this day.
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Average Weather in Colombia by Month
Click on a month below to see detailed weather info for Colombia. Based on historical weather data, you can see the average temperature, precipitation, wind, and UV index for each day of the month.
