Bogota in December usually sees fair weather conditions, with an average daily high temperature of +19°C and roughly 0 sunny days. However, you should prepare for about 20 rainy days with an average precipitation of 174 mm. The weather is changeable so pack for every eventuality. Search flightsin one click on Avionero.
Average weather
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+19°C
Avg. max. temperature
+5°C
Min.
+31°C
Max.
174 mm
Total precipitation
80%
Avg. humidity
1 m/s
Avg. wind
0 ☀️
Sunny Days
3 ⛅️
Cloudy
20 🌦
Rainy
Our opinion: Bogota has OK weather in December.
Average temperature in Bogota in December
Here are the expected maximum, average and minimum temperatures in Bogota for December based on the historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
The temperature in December is +20°C on average, with a range between a maximum of +23°C during the day and a minimum of +8°C at night.
The average maximum temperature goes down 13% by the end of the month, compared with the beginning of the month, from +22°C to +20°C.
Is Bogota warm or cold in December?
Bogota is typically mild in December.
Maximum temperatures go up compared to the previous month from +19°C to +19°C. The minimum temperature also goes down from +11°C to +10°C.
Pack a light jacket as it will be warm in the day and cool in the evenings.
Take a look at how December is compared to other months in Bogota:
Climate in Bogota in December
Bogota weather looks like this, on average, in December and the surrounding months.
November
December
January
Avg. temperature
+19°C
+19°C
+19°C
Min. temperature
+5°C
+5°C
+3°C
Max. temperature
+31°C
+31°C
+29°C
Rainfall
229 mm
174 mm
155 mm
Wind
1 m/s
1 m/s
1 m/s
Humidity
82%
80%
79%
Air pressure
1022 HPa
1023 HPa
1023 HPa
Sunny days
0
0
1
Cloudy days
1
3
4
Rainy days
15
20
21
Snowy days
0
0
0
December weather is still as ok as in November.The temperature levels stay the same in the area of +19°C for average maximum temperature during the day.As December arrives, the amount of rainfall goes down. On average, the rainfall volume decreases from 229 mm to 174 mm.It feels drier, as humidity decreases from 82% to 80%.The average wind speed doesn’t change much during December, staying around 1 m/s.The amount of sunny days stay about the same, averaging 0 sunny days during the month.
January brings much the same weather, it remains ok.
Wind speed in Bogota in December based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
The average wind speed is 2 m/s getting up to 3 m/s which is a light breeze; barely moving the tree leaves.
The average wind speed in Bogota is gradually increasing during December, going from 2 m/s to 2 m/s over the course of the month.
Rain
Amount of rainfall in mm during December in Bogota based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
A chance of rain on a typical day in December stands at 48%, leading to total precipitation of around 97 mm. The maximum amount of rainfall per day is around 17 mm, which is considered light rain.December is a pretty wet month with over 15 rainy days, so don’t forget to pack an umbrella, raincoat, and a pair of galoshes.
Here’s how December is compared with other months in the amount of precipitation, total mm:
Bogota wettest month is November, where a typical day has a 50% chance of precipitation and 229 mm of rainfall per day. July, on the other hand, is the driest month with a mere 35% chance of precipitation and 31 mm of rainfall per day.
How was the weather last December in Bogota?
This is the weather in Bogota in December 2023:
1 December
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+22°C
2 December
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+21°C
3 December
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+21°C
4 December
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+21°C
5 December
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+22°C
6 December
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+21°C
7 December
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+21°C
8 December
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+21°C
9 December
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+20°C
10 December
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+21°C
11 December
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+22°C
12 December
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+23°C
13 December
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+23°C
14 December
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+22°C
15 December
🌧️
+18°C
16 December
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+18°C
17 December
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+19°C
18 December
🌧️
+20°C
19 December
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+20°C
20 December
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+20°C
21 December
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+21°C
22 December
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+20°C
23 December
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+22°C
24 December
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+20°C
25 December
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+20°C
26 December
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+19°C
27 December
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+19°C
28 December
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+19°C
29 December
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+19°C
30 December
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+19°C
31 December
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+20°C
In December 2023 Bogota had 10 sunny days, 10 cloudy days, and 10 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was +20°C, with an absolute maximum of +23°C and a minimum of +18°C. The average humidity was 84%, with a maximum of 100% and a minimum of 46%. The average wind speed was 2 m/s, with a maximum of 15 m/s and a minimum of 0 m/s.
Are you planning a trip in December?
Climate Change over Years
This is how Bogota climate have been changing during last 43 years period.
The climate in Bogota in December has not changed much over the last 43 years.
The average temperature was the lowest in 1986 (+18°C) and the highest in 2020 (+23°C). The driest year was 1980 with only 1098 mm of rainfall, and the wettest year was 2022 with 2466 mm.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions about the weather in Bogota in December:
Is December a good time to visit Bogota?
It’s always a good time to visit Bogota, but the weather is changeable in December, so plan a mix of indoor and outdoor activities and exploring, and pack for every eventuality.
Can you sunbathe in Bogota in December?
December has mild temperatures in Bogota. Not ideal for sunbathing, but still good for daytime outdoor activities, but plan for cool evenings. Pack a light jacket and shorts!
Is Bogota rainy in December?
Bogota is often rainy in December. You may get a bit damp when outside, so pack an umbrella, and maybe even a raincoat.
Is it sunny in Bogota in December?
Usually, it’s not very sunny in Bogota in December, often it’s pretty cloudy. Pack for any eventuality; layering can help reduce the number of bulky items needed.
Other cities in Colombia
Check out the weather for other cities in Colombia.
For this page, we’ve looked at the typical weather in Bogota, based on historical hourly weather data from January 1, 1979, to December 31, 2023.
For past dates, we show actual recorded data at the location at that time. Forecasts are based on recorded weather during that day of the year, averaged over the total years for which we have records (unless stated otherwise). The daily temperature is the highest recorded temperature in the shadow during that day.