When to visit Leticia without the crowds
Leticia (Colombia) is calmest in February, March, April, May, June and September: fewer people and better prices. It gets busiest in July, August and December. Below is every month with crowds, temperatures and festivals.
Best months
Feb–Mar, May & Sep–Nov
When everyone heads home
After the July holidays.
Tip
December to May the river rises and boats enter the flooded forest; July to October there are river beaches.
Month by month
| Month | Crowds | Avg. high | Festivals & holidays |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 3/5 · moderate | 30 °C (85 °F) | New Year's Day, Epiphany |
| February | 2/5 · calm ✦ | 30 °C (85 °F) | |
| March | 2/5 · calm ✦ | 30 °C (85 °F) | Saint Joseph's Day, Maundy Thursday, Good Friday |
| April | 2/5 · calm ✦ | 30 °C (85 °F) | |
| May | 2/5 · calm ✦ | 29 °C (85 °F) | Labour Day, Ascension Day, Corpus Christi |
| June | 2/5 · calm | 29 °C (84 °F) | Sacred Heart |
| July | 4/5 · busy | 30 °C (85 °F) | Mid-year school holidays, Saint Peter and Saint Paul, Our Lady of Chiquinquirá Day, Declaration of Independence |
| August | 4/5 · busy ✦ | 31 °C (87 °F) | Battle of Boyacá, Assumption of Mary |
| September | 2/5 · calm ✦ | 31 °C (88 °F) | |
| October | 3/5 · moderate ✦ | 31 °C (87 °F) | Columbus Day |
| November | 3/5 · moderate | 30 °C (87 °F) | All Saints’ Day, Independence of Cartagena |
| December | 4/5 · busy | 29 °C (85 °F) | Immaculate Conception, Christmas Day |
✦ = something special to see.
What to see, and when
- High water (Feb–May): canoe through the flooded forest.
- Low water (Aug–Oct): river beaches and more trails on foot.
Crowds are a relative index for each place: 1 is its calmest month and 5 its busiest. Temperatures: Copernicus ERA5, 2016–2025 average. Includes official tourism statistics (DANE, Amazon region, 2023-2025). How it works
Frequently asked questions
What is the best month to visit Leticia without the crowds?
The calmest month is usually February, March, April, May, June and September (crowds 2/5). In June the average high is 29 °C (84 °F). All the calm months: February, March, April, May, June and September.
When is Leticia most crowded?
The busiest season is July, August and December. After the July holidays.
What is the weather like in Leticia?
Average highs range from 29 °C (84 °F) in June to 31 °C (88 °F) in September, from Copernicus ERA5 (2016–2025).
What is there to see in Leticia by season?
High water (Feb–May): canoe through the flooded forest. Low water (Aug–Oct): river beaches and more trails on foot.
What festivals are there in Leticia?
The main ones: Mid-year school holidays (July).
More places in Colombia
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- Medellín calm in February, March, April, May, June, September and October; busiest in August and December
- Bogotá calm in January and December; busiest in March and November
- Santa Marta calm in April, May, September and October; busiest in January, July and December
- San Andrés calm in April, May, September and October; busiest in January, July and December
- Cali calm in January, February, March, April, May, June and September; busiest in August
- Salento calm in February, March, April, May, September and October; busiest in January, November and December
- Villa de Leyva calm in February, March, April, May and September; busiest in January, July, August and December
- Barichara calm in February, March, April, May and September; busiest in December
- Guatapé calm in February, March, April, May, June, September and October; busiest in January, July and August
- Popayán calm in January, February, May, June and September; busiest in March, April, July, August, October, November and December