Winter
Dec → Feb28°
nights 23 to 24°
- 18 rainy days · 110 mm
- 11 h of sun
- sea 26°
When is the best time to visit Tayrona National Park?
- Jan28°not recommended
- Feb28°fair
- Mar28°recommended
- Apr28°recommended
- May30°fair
- Jun30°fair
- Jul30°recommended
- Aug30°recommended
- Sep30°fair
- Oct30°not recommended
- Nov29°not recommended
- Dec28°not recommended
RecommendedFairNot recommended· afternoon temperature
The weather in Tayrona National Park, month by month
The table of records, month by month
| Month | High | Low | Sunshine | Rainfall | Rainy days | Sea | Best |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 28° | 23° | 10.9 h | 82 mm | 16 d | 26° | |
| February | 28° | 23° | 11.3 h | 91 mm | 15 d | 26° | |
| March | 28° | 23° | 11.3 h | 75 mm | 16 d | 26° | ✓ |
| April | 28° | 24° | 10.7 h | 110 mm | 19 d | 26° | ✓ |
| May | 30° | 25° | 10.1 h | 113 mm | 18 d | 28° | |
| June | 30° | 25° | 10.3 h | 168 mm | 23 d | 29° | |
| July | 30° | 25° | 10.5 h | 148 mm | 23 d | 28° | ✓ |
| August | 30° | 25° | 10.5 h | 247 mm | 24 d | 29° | ✓ |
| September | 30° | 25° | 10.2 h | 102 mm | 18 d | 30° | |
| October | 30° | 25° | 9.8 h | 131 mm | 21 d | 30° | |
| November | 29° | 24° | 9.7 h | 182 mm | 25 d | 30° | |
| December | 28° | 24° | 10.7 h | 157 mm | 23 d | 27° |
The four seasons in Tayrona National Park, in figures
What the 2015-2024 records (El Zaino entrance) show, season by season, to compare at a glance instead of reading twelve rows of a table.
Spring
Mar → May28 to 30°
nights 23 to 25°
- 18 rainy days · 99 mm
- 10.7 h of sun
- sea 27°
Summer
Jun → Aug30°
nights 25°
- 23 rainy days · 188 mm
- 10.4 h of sun
- sea 29°
Autumn
Sep → Nov29 to 30°
nights 24 to 25°
- 21 rainy days · 138 mm
- 9.9 h of sun
- sea 30°
Book early for March to April and July to August
The timing is right, so it is right for everyone: in these months the best places to stay and the small-group tours go first. Here is where to start.
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What to do in Tayrona National Park, month by month
What to see and do
EventsAnnual park closuresFebruary, June, OctoberDetails ↓
favourablewith compromisesunfavourable
Beach & swimming: good conditions all twelve months.
Diving & snorkelling: good conditions all twelve months.
Grid derived from the records (temperature, rainfall, sea), not from an opinion.
What's on in Tayrona National Park, month by month?
What comes back every year, and when. Exact dates change from year to year, so check them before you book.
- February, June, OctoberAnnual park closures
The park closes three times a year, in February, June and October, for an ecological rest requested by the Indigenous communities.
Travelling off-peak
Month by month, in detail
January
Not recommended28°23° at night
- 82 mm · 16 d
- 10.9 h
- sea 26°
Low season, lower prices
February
Fair28°23° at night
- 91 mm · 15 d
- 11.3 h
- sea 26°
Low season, lower prices
March
Recommended28°23° at night
- 75 mm · 16 d
- 11.3 h
- sea 26°
Busy, without the crush
April
Recommended28°24° at night
- 110 mm · 19 d
- 10.7 h
- sea 26°
Busy, without the crush
May
Fair30°25° at night
- 113 mm · 18 d
- 10.1 h
- sea 28°
Low season, lower prices
June
Fair30°25° at night
- 168 mm · 23 d
- 10.3 h
- sea 29°
Low season, lower prices
July
Recommended30°25° at night
- 148 mm · 23 d
- 10.5 h
- sea 28°
High season, book early
August
Recommended30°25° at night
- 247 mm · 24 d
- 10.5 h
- sea 29°
High season, book early
September
Fair30°25° at night
- 102 mm · 18 d
- 10.2 h
- sea 30°
Low season, lower prices
October
Not recommended30°25° at night
- 131 mm · 21 d
- 9.8 h
- sea 30°
Low season, lower prices
November
Not recommended29°24° at night
- 182 mm · 25 d
- 9.7 h
- sea 30°
Low season, lower prices
December
Not recommended28°24° at night
- 157 mm · 23 d
- 10.7 h
- sea 27°
Quiet, then the holidays
Read the twelve months in detail
January. 28 °C in the afternoon and 23 °C at night. A very wet month, 82 mm of rain over 16 days. Plenty of sunshine: 10.9 h a day on average. The sea is at 26 °C, a proper swim. Low season: fewer people, lower prices.
February. 28 °C in the afternoon and 23 °C at night. Frequent rain: 91 mm over 15 days. Plenty of sunshine: 11.3 h a day on average. The sea is at 26 °C, a proper swim. Low season: fewer people, lower prices.
March. 28 °C in the afternoon and 23 °C at night. Frequent but light showers: 75 mm over 16 days. Plenty of sunshine: 11.3 h a day on average. The sea is at 26 °C, a proper swim. Busy season, without the crush.
April. 28 °C in the afternoon and 24 °C at night. Frequent rain: 110 mm over 19 days. Plenty of sunshine: 10.7 h a day on average. The sea is at 26 °C, a proper swim. Busy season, without the crush.
May. 30 °C in the afternoon and 25 °C at night. Frequent rain: 113 mm over 18 days. Plenty of sunshine: 10.1 h a day on average. The sea is at 28 °C, a proper swim. Low season: fewer people, lower prices.
June. 30 °C in the afternoon and 25 °C at night. Frequent rain: 168 mm over 23 days. Plenty of sunshine: 10.3 h a day on average. The sea is at 29 °C, a proper swim. Low season: fewer people, lower prices.
July. 30 °C in the afternoon and 25 °C at night. Frequent rain: 148 mm over 23 days. Plenty of sunshine: 10.5 h a day on average. The sea is at 28 °C, a proper swim. High season: book early.
August. 30 °C in the afternoon and 25 °C at night. Frequent rain: 247 mm over 24 days. Plenty of sunshine: 10.5 h a day on average. The sea is at 29 °C, a proper swim. High season: book early.
September. 30 °C in the afternoon and 25 °C at night. Frequent rain: 102 mm over 18 days. Plenty of sunshine: 10.2 h a day on average. The sea is at 30 °C, a proper swim. Low season: fewer people, lower prices.
October. 30 °C in the afternoon and 25 °C at night. A very wet month, 131 mm of rain over 21 days. Plenty of sunshine: 9.8 h a day on average. The sea is at 30 °C, a proper swim. Low season: fewer people, lower prices.
November. 29 °C in the afternoon and 24 °C at night. A very wet month, 182 mm of rain over 25 days. Plenty of sunshine: 9.7 h a day on average. The sea is at 30 °C, a proper swim. Low season: fewer people, lower prices.
December. 28 °C in the afternoon and 24 °C at night. A very wet month, 157 mm of rain over 23 days. Plenty of sunshine: 10.7 h a day on average. The sea is at 27 °C, a proper swim. Quiet at the start of the month, then busier as the holidays approach.
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Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Tayrona National Park?
March to April and July to August: over these months, recorded highs range from 28 to 30 °C, with 21 days of rain a month on average (2015-2024 records, El Zaino entrance).
Which month should you avoid in Tayrona National Park?
November: it is the wettest of the months to avoid, with 182 mm over 25 days of rain on average, according to 2015-2024 records at the reference point (El Zaino entrance).
What is the hottest month in Tayrona National Park?
May, with 30 °C on average in the afternoon and 25 °C at night. 2015-2024 records (El Zaino entrance).
What is the coldest month in Tayrona National Park?
January, with 28 °C at best during the day and 23 °C at night. 2015-2024 records (El Zaino entrance).
What is the driest month in Tayrona National Park?
March: 75 mm over 16 days of rain, against 247 mm in August, the wettest month.
Which month has the most sunshine in Tayrona National Park?
February, with 11.3 h of sunshine a day on average. Note that this counts clear skies, not the length of the day.
When can you swim in Tayrona National Park?
The water never drops below 22 °C: from 26 to 30 °C depending on the month (warmest in September), measured in 2023-2024 on the nearest coast (El Zaino entrance).
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