Colombia
Colombia in May
Where it is warm, dry and good for swimming in Colombia in May — compared across the country’s main destinations.
Quick answers
- Where is it warmest in Colombia in May?
- Barranquilla is the warmest of the 16 destinations compared, with highs of 33°C (92°F) in May; Soacha is the coolest at 19°C (66°F).
- Can you swim in the sea in Colombia in May?
- Yes, in places: the warmest water is at Cartagena (29°C (84°F)), and 1 of the coastal destinations have a sea of 21 °C or more.
Warmest
33°
Barranquilla
Coolest
19°
Soacha
Driest
60 mm
Barranquilla
Warmest sea
29°
Cartagena
May in Colombia ranges from 19°C (66°F) in Soacha to 33°C (92°F) in Barranquilla — a spread of 14 degrees across the country. On average it is about as warm as April. Rain is frequent in most destinations. Best bets this month: Santa Marta, Pereira, and Bogotá.
Best places in Colombia in May
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76 
Santa Marta
Magdalena Department · Colombia
33° / 25° 94 mm May
63
Pereira
Risaralda Department · Colombia
26° / 16° 266 mm May
50
Bogotá
Bogota D.C. · Colombia
19° / 9° 193 mm May
59
Manizales
Caldas Department · Colombia
21° / 13° 273 mm May
44
Leticia
Amazonas Department · Colombia
30° / 23° 257 mm May
Weather in May by city
| Place | Day | Night | Rain | Sea | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Santa Marta | 33° | 25° | 94 mm | — | 76 |
| Barranquilla | 33° | 24° | 60 mm | — | 70 |
| Cartagena | 33° | 24° | 70 mm | 29° | 68 |
| Capurganá | 30° | 23° | 205 mm | — | 64 |
| Pereira | 26° | 16° | 266 mm | — | 63 |
| Ibague | 27° | 18° | 212 mm | — | 60 |
| Manizales | 21° | 13° | 273 mm | — | 59 |
| Medellín | 27° | 17° | 324 mm | — | 59 |
| Bucaramanga | 27° | 19° | 202 mm | — | 59 |
| Bogotá | 19° | 9° | 193 mm | — | 50 |
| Cali | 29° | 19° | 212 mm | — | 50 |
| Kennedy | 19° | 9° | 125 mm | — | 50 |
| Soacha | 19° | 9° | 143 mm | — | 48 |
| Cúcuta | 32° | 22° | 227 mm | — | 46 |
| Leticia | 30° | 23° | 257 mm | — | 44 |
| Montería | 32° | 24° | 211 mm | — | 37 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the weather like in Colombia in May?
Average daytime highs range from 19° in Soacha to 33° in Barranquilla.
Can you swim in Colombia in May?
Yes — the sea is warmest around Cartagena at about 29°.