Bogotá, Colombia - Detailed climate information and monthly weather forecast

Aerial panorama of Bogotá city, Colombia surrounded by trees and The Andes Ranges in the distance

Bogotá, Colombia enjoys a cold oceanic climate having a relatively dry summer and a brisk, wet winter. During the year the average temperature varying between 10°C (50°F) and 18°C (64.4°F) on rainy periods, and 6°C (42.8°F) to 19°C (66.2°F) on sunny days.
On average, January is the coldest and driest month with the daytime temperature reaching as high as 22°C (71.6°F) and nights falling to a medium 7.6°C (45.7°F). The average precipitation is 856mm (33.7"), with October being the rainiest month.

Due to Bogotá's proximity to the equator and a high altitude of 8800 ft, there are no distinct seasons and hardly any experiences of extraordinarily high or low temperatures.

Winter is equal to the rainy season, and summer is equivalent to the dry season. Dry weather runs from December to February, while wet conditions are experienced in April, May, September, October, and November. These months are marked by low heavy overcast skies. Expect to find thin air and an intense UV light at this high elevation, but with few absolute sunny days.

The climate of Bogotá is considered tropical. Consequently, there is no wrong time to visit this city. However, the dry seasons of December through March, July, and August are considered the best time of the year to visit Bogotá. These months have the least amount of precipitation, and therefore they are the busiest with tourists who come to experience the Bogotá Carnival and Carnival of White and Black held during this time. The average temperature during these months hangs approximately 14°C (57.2°F).

Considering there is no weatherwise bad season to visit Bogotá - if you are looking to explore the city quietly and bypass a large crowd of tourists, avoid January, April, and May, as they are the busiest month for tourism.

The city of Bogotá and Colombia, in general, are prone to perennial floods. Due to the country's equatorial climate, the frequent heavy rains, influenced by a condition known as El Niño and La Niña phenomena, bring a sequence of flash floods and landslides. Expect to find traffic chaos and streets and roads impassable - altered by the torrential downpour that leads to severe flooding and excessive water accumulation.

January is the driest and sunniest month of the year. It is also the month that receives the least amount of rainfall with precipitation averaging 50.8mm (2") of rain. Weather in January »

February is a somewhat dry time for Bogotá. The weather is reasonably dry, sunny, and influenced by a marine winter atmosphere. Weather in February »

Bogotá experiences moderately warm weather in March. It is the hottest month with an average daytime temperature at highs of 19°C (66.2°F). Weather in March »

April in Bogotá can be summed up as humid and mild. It is the second wettest month of the year, with precipitation averaging 111.8mm (4.4"). Weather in April »

Like in April, May in Bogotá also is a rainy month. Normal precipitation is at an average of 104.1mm (4.1"), regularly occurring throughout 21 days. Weather in May »

June in Bogotá is slightly dry with rain in between - on average, only 55.9mm (2.2") of rainfall is received for 18 to 22 days. Weather in June »

Daytime maximum heat can reach 18.1°C (64.6°F), while lows settle at a smooth 10°C (50°F). Night temperatures are a cool 7°C (44.6°F). Weather in July »

August is the third coolest month. While nights are a bit cold at 6°C (42.8°F), the daytime temperature is within the space of 16°C (60.8°F) high. Weather in August »

Sunlight hours total at 123 hours of sun for the month, which is a result of the sun being very low on the horizon or an intense cloud cover. Weather in September »

October signals everyone to be prepared for rain, hail, and thunderstorms. It is the wettest month of the year with over 144.8mm (5.7") of rainfall. Weather in October »

November can be summarized as warm and wet, accompanied by heavily overcast skies. Daytime temperature can climb as high as 19.1°C (66.4°F). Weather in November »

December is typically a dry season in Bogotá, with rainfall being experienced a few times. Precipitation is low at only 43.2mm (1.7") of rain. Weather in December »

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How many days does it rain in Bogotá?

In Bogotá, Colombia, during the entire year, the rain falls for 182 days and collects up to 1013mm (39.9") of precipitation.

What is the month with the shortest days in Bogotá?

Months with the shortest days are January, November and December, with an average of 11.9h of daylight.

What month has the most sunshine in Bogotá?

With an average of 5h of sunshine, January has the most sunshine of the year.

What is the month with the highest UV index in Bogotá?

Months with the highest UV index in Bogotá, Colombia, are January through December, with an average maximum UV index of 12.

What are the months with the lowest UV index in Bogotá?

January through December, with an average maximum UV index of 12, are months with the lowest UV index in Bogotá, Colombia.

What is the warmest month in Bogotá?

February is the warmest month in Bogotá, with an average high-temperature of 20.3°C (68.5°F) and an average low-temperature of 8.4°C (47.1°F).

What are the most humid months in Bogotá?

April, May and November, with an average relative humidity of 77%, are most humid months in Bogotá, Colombia.

What is the month with the least sunshine in Bogotá?

The month with the least sunshine is May, with an average of 2.7h of sunshine.

When are the longest days in Bogotá?

Months with the longest days are June and July, with an average of 12.4h of daylight.

What is the coldest month in Bogotá?

July is the coldest month in Bogotá, Colombia, with an average high-temperature of 18.6°C (65.5°F) and an average low-temperature of 9.2°C (48.6°F).

What is the least humid month in Bogotá?

July and August, with an average relative humidity of 74%, are the least humid months.

What is the driest month in Bogotá?

July is the month with the least rainfall. Rain falls for 15 days and accumulates 35mm (1.4") of precipitation.

What is the wettest month in Bogotá?

The month with the most rainfall in Bogotá is October when the rain falls for 21 days and typically aggregates up to 137mm (5.4") of precipitation.

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Climate J F M A M J J A S O N D Year

Average high temperature in January:
20.2°C
Average high temperature in February:
20.3°C
Average high temperature in March:
19.4°C
Average high temperature in April:
20.1°C
Average high temperature in May:
19°C
Average high temperature in June:
19.2°C

Average high temperature in July:
18.6°C
Average high temperature in August:
18.8°C
Average high temperature in September:
19.2°C
Average high temperature in October:
19.5°C
Average high temperature in November:
19.6°C
Average high temperature in December:
19.9°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is February (20.3°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is July (18.6°C).

Average low temperature in January:
7.6°C
Average low temperature in February:
8.4°C
Average low temperature in March:
9.5°C
Average low temperature in April:
9.7°C
Average low temperature in May:
9.7°C
Average low temperature in June:
9.5°C

Average low temperature in July:
9.2°C
Average low temperature in August:
8.9°C
Average low temperature in September:
8.7°C
Average low temperature in October:
9°C
Average low temperature in November:
9.2°C
Average low temperature in December:
8°C

Months with the highest average low temperature are April and May (9.7°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (7.6°C).

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Months with the highest relative humidity are April, May and November (77%).
Months with the lowest relative humidity are July and August (74%).

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The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is October (137mm).
The driest month (with the lowest rainfall) is July (35mm).

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Average rainfall days - Bogotá, Colombia

Average rainfall days in January:
9 days
Average rainfall days in February:
12 days
Average rainfall days in March:
14 days
Average rainfall days in April:
18 days
Average rainfall days in May:
19 days
Average rainfall days in June:
17 days

Average rainfall days in July:
15 days
Average rainfall days in August:
14 days
Average rainfall days in September:
16 days
Average rainfall days in October:
21 days
Average rainfall days in November:
16 days
Average rainfall days in December:
11 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is October (21 days).
The month with the lowest number of rainy days is January (9 days).

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Average daylight / Average sunshine - Bogotá, Colombia

Months with the longest days are June and July (Average daylight: 12.4h).
Months with shortest days are January, November and December (Average daylight: 11.9h).

The month with most sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 5h).
The month with least sunshine is May (Average sunshine: 2.7h).

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Months with the highest UV index are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (UV index 12).
Months with the lowest UV index are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (UV index 12).

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Monthly weather forecast and climate
Bogotá, Colombia

Contents

The climate of Bogotá

The best time to visit Bogotá

The worst time to visit Bogotá

Weather hazards in Bogotá

Weather in January

Weather in February

Weather in March

Weather in April

Weather in May

Weather in June

Weather in July

Weather in August

Weather in September

Weather in October

Weather in November

Weather in December