When to go to Coffee Region (Zona Cafetera)

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December - March

These are the driest months in the coffee region, though you can expect rainfall at any time of year. Temperatures hover in the high 20°Cs. The fortnight over Christmas and New Year can be very busy with international and local visitors.

25°C Average max daytime temperature

15°C Average min nighttime temperature

14 days per season rainfall

Low humidity

Coffee Region

April - June

Temperatures hover in the high 20°Cs and there is rainfall one out of every two days, which keeps the landscapes verdant and fresh.

25°C Average max daytime temperature

15°C Average min nighttime temperature

19 days per season rainfall

Low humidity

Coffee Region

July - August

These months see less rainfall, though you are never guaranteed dry weather in the temperate coffee mountains, and temperatures are comfortable in the high 20°Cs. This is a great time to hike to the Cocora Valley trek from Salento, taking in vistas of the world’s tallest palm trees.

25°C Average max daytime temperature

15°C Average min nighttime temperature

15 days per season rainfall

Low humidity

Cocora Valley

September - November

One out of every two days is wet during these months, though temperatures are pleasant and comfortable in the high 20°Cs. There are far fewer visitors than in December, making this a good time to enjoy the scenery in utter peace and quiet.

24°C Average max daytime temperature

15°C Average min nighttime temperature

20 days per season rainfall

Low humidity

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