What to do in July in Colombia – 2025

Colombia formally the Republic of Colombia (República de Colombia), is a state in the northwestern region of South America.
Colombia is the second most biodiverse country in the world.

Before we have a look at what you can do in Colombia, let's first look at the weather you can expect in July.

Contents

1 July weather in Colombia
2 Things to see and do in Colombia
3 Shopping in Colombia
4 Activities in Colombia
5 Restaurants in Colombia
6 More things to see in Colombia
7 More information about Colombia
8 What to do in Colombia in other months
9 Weather in Colombia for each month

July weather in Colombia

To get a good overview of the type of weather you can expect in July in Colombia, we will look at the day and night temperature, minimum and maximum water temperature, and if July is comfortable or humid

Generally, July in Colombia will be quite hot. Historical data shows that you can expect an average temperature of around 87°F / 31°C. But due to the very dry air, it can feel somewhat uncomfortable for some people. During the night, it will cool down to around 75°F / 24°C. Many will prefer a location with air conditioning due to the night temperature.

Colombia has its share of rainy days in July. You can expect around 26 rainy days, with on average 3.5 inches / 88 mm of rain during the whole month.

Wintersun Comfort grade and huricane risk

The forecast for July 2025 is based on historical data and are averages. They will give a good indication what you can expect, but the daily temperature and rain will fluctuate during the month.

Things to see and do in Colombia

Colombia has many things to soo. With help from our visitors we have dived a list of things to see in. If you have any sugestions or improvements for this list, please let us know.

Tierradentro Tombs

CulturalThroughout the Year

Tierradentro Tombs is a seventh-century building.

Tayrona National Park

ParkThroughout the Year

There is a natural reef lagoon in Tayrona National Park.

San Andrés Island

Nature/Wild LifeThroughout the Year

San Andrés Island is the prettiest island you should never miss.

Shopping in Colombia

The best place to buy is Medellín, known for being the fashion capital of the country, where one can buy very high quality goods at a very low cost.

National Palace Mall - Cra 52 #48-45, Medellín, Antioquia
Centro Artesanal Mi Viejo Pueblo - Cra. 49 #53-20, Medellín, Antioquia

Activities in Colombia

Bird watching

there are many species of birds that thrive in Colombia. Some just passing through on migration routes and others live in the area. Snowbirds can enjoy birdwatching in certain locations like Minca.

Beaches

Colombia has numerous beaches from the uncrowded beaches, the popular beaches to the pristine beaches. You can swim in the warm ocean, soak your feet in the sand, and also enjoy local seafood cuisines from seaside restaurants, or simply get a nice tan from sunbathing for hours.

Visit museums

Colombia has museums sprawled across the country. All packed with historical and cultural artifacts and precious items.

Whale Watching

The surrounding ocean and sea around Colombia, make it a good spot to watch the majestic creatures do their ritual. In Nuquí and Buenaventura, snowbirds can have the experience.

Restaurants in Colombia

Pre-Columbian civilizations cultivated about 200 varieties of potatoes, and they remain popular today. Try the local preparations like papas saladas (salted potatoes) or papas chorriadas (stewed potatoes).

Mesa Franca - Cl. 61 ##5-56, Localidad de Chapinero, Bogotá
Abasto - Cl. 118 ##5-41, Bogotá
Amor Perfecto - Cra. 6 ## 117-50, Bogotá

More things to see in Colombia

The Lost City

Ciudad Perdida, is a lost ancient city hidden deep in the Sierra Nevada de Santa Marta Mountains. Built and occupied between the 8th and 14th centuries by Tayrona Indians, it was only rediscovered in the 1970s.

Wildlife

The Amazon forest is home to numerous wildlife species like birds, crocodiles, monkeys, and more. Its reach encompasses a great part of Columbia.

Gold Museum

Located in Bogota, the Gold Museum, or Museo del Oro, is one of the city's most famous museums. It houses over 55,000 priceless artifacts.

Hacienda Napoles

This lavish estate was built and owned by the infamous billionaire drug dealer, Pablo Escobar. The park has themed zones, hotels, a safari-style zoo, and a water park. Snowbirds can see signs of Escobar around the estate like his antique car collection, a small museum, ruins of his former mansion, and a Cessna plane perched atop the entry gate.