About Colombia
Colombia, officially the Republic of Colombia, is a country located in South America, with insular regions in North America. Colombia's mainland is bordered by the Caribbean Sea to the north, Venezuela to the east, Brazil to the southeast, Peru and Ecuador to the south and southwest, the Pacific Ocean to the west, and Panama to the northwest. Colombia is divided into 32 departments. The Capital District of Bogotá is the country's largest city hosting the main financial and cultural hub. Other urban areas include Medellín, Cali, Barranquilla, Cartagena, Bucaramanga, Pereira, Santa Marta, Cúcuta, Ibagué, Villavicencio and Manizales. It covers an area of 1,141,748 square kilometers and has a population of around 52 million. Its rich cultural heritage, including language, religion, cuisine, and art, reflects its history as a colony, fusing cultural elements brought by immigration from Europe and the Middle East, with those brought by the African diaspora, as well as with those of Indigenous civilizations that predate colonization. Spanish is the official language, although Creole, English and 64 other languages are recognized regionally.
Climate in Bogota
Warmest March, coolest July, driest September, sunniest March.
Monthly climate normals for Bogota, 2020| Month | High | Low | Rainfall | Sunshine |
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| January | 19.2°C | 9°C | 72mm | 348h |
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| February | 19.9°C | 9.4°C | 98mm | 319h |
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| March | 19.9°C | 9.9°C | 75mm | 356h |
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| April | 19.3°C | 9.7°C | 61mm | 346h |
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| May | 18.7°C | 9.9°C | 52mm | 305h |
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| June | 18.4°C | 9.2°C | 36mm | 329h |
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| July | 18.2°C | 8.6°C | 33mm | 350h |
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| August | 19.1°C | 9°C | 31mm | 351h |
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| September | 19.2°C | 8.5°C | 27mm | 350h |
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| October | 19.5°C | 8.9°C | 72mm | 325h |
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| November | 18.6°C | 9.3°C | 135mm | 302h |
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| December | 19.2°C | 8.3°C | 47mm | 356h |
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Avg. high/low, °C (left axis) Rainfall, mm (bar maxes out at 250mm/month)
Daily normals for 2020. Hover a month for exact figures.
Travel guide
Colombia occupies the northwest corner of South America. It has an area twice that of France, with long coasts on the Caribbean and the Pacific Oceans, mountainous regions, and Amazon jungle areas inland. The ethnic groups and cultures are diverse.
UNESCO World Heritage Sites
- Chiribiquete National Park
- Coffee Cultural Landscape of Colombia
- Historic Centre of Santa Cruz de Mompox
- Inca road system
- Los Katíos National Park
- Malpelo Fauna and Flora Sanctuary
- Port, Fortresses and Group of Monuments, Cartagena
- San Agustin archeological park
- San Basilio de Palenque
- Santa Cruz de Mompós
Upcoming public holidays
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