18 GENERAL INFORMATION
CLIMATE
There are climate charts in Celsius and Fahrenheit throughout the book for
larger cities that have airport weather reporting systems. The weather in
Colombia varies according to each region.
Although Bogotá is almost always cold and rainy, the sun does show itself,
especially from mid-December through January. It's recommended to pack a rain
coat, sweatshirt and other mountain weather clothing. People respond to
weather differently. If you don't react well to cold weather, its best to bring
gloves and a warm hat.
The North Coast's climate is extremely hot. It's recommended to pack clothing
that you can breathe in. It rains on the coast all year, but especially in September
and October. August and November also see frequent rainfall. The rain will come
and go, but the rainy season can have an effect on people's vacation times. If
you're looking for a pure beach experience, it's best to plan your time on the
coast in a careful manner.
Medellín and Bucaramanga have the most pleasant climates. Medellín has even
earned the nickname "the City of Eternal Spring". If you're looking for
prototypical perfect weather these two locations are recommended.
The Coffee Region is pleasant, but it has mountain-like weather conditions. Its
best to come prepared when visiting these areas.
Cali has hot weather, but not as hot as the coast.