Will it rain this Sunday? The best times to go to the polls according to the weather in each region
Colombia is approaching its first electoral day of 2026 this Sunday, March 8. For that day, the Institute of Hydrology, Meteorology and Environmental Studies (Ideam) delivered its climate forecast. The climate authority shared details through a statement about the rains or dry weather expected in different regions of the national territory. With this forecast, it is expected that Colombians will go to their polling stations either with light clothing, warm clothes, or umbrellas according to the climate variations that may occur when exercising their right at the polls.
TL;DR
- The Ideam has released a climate forecast for Colombia's March 8 election day.
- The Andean region anticipates localized rains with significant accumulations in departments like Antioquia, Santander, and Boyacá.
- The Caribbean region will mostly be dry, with light to moderate rain expected in specific areas of Bolívar, Córdoba, and Urabá antioqueño.
- The Pacific region will experience high humidity and intense rains in Chocó, Cauca, and Nariño.
- The Amazon region forecasts cloudy skies with moderate to intense rains in Caquetá, Putumayo, Guainía, Vaupés, Amazonas, and southern Guaviare.
- The Orinoquía region expects dry weather and high temperatures, with possibilities of light rain in Meta and Vichada.
- San Andrés and Providencia may experience light rains.
- Bogotá anticipates moderate to strong rains, especially after noon, with recommendations to vote in the morning.
- For the Caribbean coast, voting before noon is advised due to potential rains in the afternoon and evening.
- The Orinoquía region offers more flexibility in voting times due to stable, dry conditions, but with high temperatures.
- General advice from authorities is to vote early to avoid rain and potential crowds.