When to visit San Andrés without the crowds
San Andrés (Colombia) is calmest in April, May, September and October: fewer people and better prices. It gets busiest in January, July and December. Below is every month with crowds, temperatures and festivals. Careful with September and October: the calm has a reason (see the seasonal heads-ups).
Best months
Feb–Mar, May & Sep
When everyone heads home
The second week of January.
Tip
October and November are the rainiest; the water stays clear between showers.
Month by month
| Month | Crowds | Avg. high | Festivals & holidays |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 5/5 · busy | 27 °C (81 °F)11 rainy days · water 28 °C | New Year's Day, Epiphany |
| February | 3/5 · moderate | 27 °C (80 °F)6 rainy days · water 27 °C | |
| March | 3/5 · moderate | 27 °C (81 °F)3 rainy days · water 28 °C | Saint Joseph's Day, Maundy Thursday, Good Friday |
| April | 2/5 · calm | 28 °C (82 °F)6 rainy days · water 28 °C | |
| May | 2/5 · calm | 28 °C (82 °F)17 rainy days · water 29 °C | Labour Day, Ascension Day, Corpus Christi |
| June | 3/5 · moderate ⚠ | 28 °C (83 °F)25 rainy days · water 29 °C | Sacred Heart |
| July | 4/5 · busy ⚠ | 28 °C (83 °F)22 rainy days · water 28 °C | Saint Peter and Saint Paul, Our Lady of Chiquinquirá Day, Declaration of Independence |
| August | 3/5 · moderate | 28 °C (83 °F)22 rainy days · water 29 °C | Battle of Boyacá, Assumption of Mary |
| September | 2/5 · calm ⚠ | 29 °C (83 °F)22 rainy days · water 29 °C | |
| October | 2/5 · calm ⚠ | 28 °C (83 °F)26 rainy days · water 30 °C | Columbus Day |
| November | 3/5 · moderate ⚠ | 28 °C (82 °F)25 rainy days · water 29 °C | Green Moon Festival (Nov), All Saints’ Day, Independence of Cartagena |
| December | 4/5 · busy | 28 °C (82 °F)18 rainy days · water 28 °C | Immaculate Conception, Christmas Day |
⚠ = seasonal heads-up.
Before you go: seasonal heads-ups
- Hurricane season, riskiest from September to November.
- Rainy season (Jun–Jul): about 22–25 rainy days a month.
- Rainy season (Oct–Nov): about 25–26 rainy days a month.
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, San Andrés & Providencia, 2023-2025). How it works
Frequently asked questions
What is the best month to visit San Andrés without the crowds?
The calmest month is usually April, May, September and October (crowds 2/5). In April the average high is 28 °C (82 °F). All the calm months: April, May, September and October.
When is San Andrés most crowded?
The busiest season is January, July and December. The second week of January.
What is the weather like in San Andrés?
Average highs range from 27 °C (80 °F) in February to 29 °C (83 °F) in September, from Copernicus ERA5 (2016–2025). It rains most in October (about 26 days) and least in March (3).
What should I know before going to San Andrés?
Hurricane season, riskiest from September to November. Rainy season (Jun–Jul): about 22–25 rainy days a month. Rainy season (Oct–Nov): about 25–26 rainy days a month.
What festivals are there in San Andrés?
The main ones: Green Moon Festival (Nov) (November).
More places in Colombia
- Cartagena calm in April, May, September and October; busiest in January, March and July
- 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
- 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
- Leticia calm in February, March, April, May, June and September; busiest in July, August and 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