Best time to go to Bogota: climate and weather

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When is the best time to visit Bogota?

In general the best time to visit Bogota is probably October, when the weather is usually great. The hottest months are August, September, October, while the coldest months are January, February, March.

Depending on the activities you want to experience, you may choose different months to visit:

In general, it’s pleasant to walk and do outdoor activities during January - December.
If you want to avoid wet weather, then your choice is April, May, November with the lowest chance of rain.

Average weather in Bogota in different months

This is the average weather in Bogota for each month based on historic data:

August usually has good weather. Average maximum temperature reaches +20°C during August.

In January, February, March, April, May, June, July, September, October, November, December the weather is average. Expect around 177 rainy days, and the precipitation amounts to approximately 229 mm in November.

Climate in Bogota

Here is the detailed breakdown of the climate in Bogota for each month:

Jan	Feb	Mar	Apr	May	Jun	Jul	Aug	Sep	Oct	Nov	Dec
Maximum Temperature
+29°C	+24°C	+25°C	+23°C	+24°C	+23°C	+32°C	+33°C	+32°C	+32°C	+31°C	+31°C
Average Maximum Temperature
+19°C	+19°C	+19°C	+19°C	+19°C	+19°C	+19°C	+20°C	+20°C	+20°C	+19°C	+19°C
Minimum Temperature
+3°C	+4°C	+6°C	+6°C	+7°C	+8°C	+6°C	+7°C	+6°C	-16°C	+5°C	+5°C
Avg. water temperature
-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-
Humidity, %
79	79	80	81	81	78	75	74	75	80	82	80
Rain, mm
155	179	217	219	156	54	31	35	87	214	229	174
Snow, mm
0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
Average wind speed, m/s
1	1	1	1	1	1	2	2	1	1	1	1
Sunny Days
1	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
Cloud Days
4	2	2	2	4	10	15	15	7	2	1	3
Rainy Days
21	18	18	17	16	14	11	10	13	14	15	20
Snowy Days
0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0

Average Temperature

Here are the average maximum and minimum temperatures in Bogota during the whole year:

The hottest month in Bogota is October with average maximum temperature going up to +20°C. The coldest month is January with the lowest temperatures of +10°C.

Humidity

The temperature feels different depending on humidity. Here is how humidity in Bogota looks throughout the year, in %:

The most humid month in Bogota is November with average humidity going up to 82%. The least humid month is August with an average humidity of 74%.

Rain

Amount of rainfall in mm. in Bogota during the whole year based on historical data:

The sunniest and driest month is July with approximately 0 sunny days and a total precipitation of around 31 mm. The rainiest and wettest month is November with approximately 15 rainy days and 229 mm of total precipitation.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions about the weather in Bogota:

What is the hottest month in Bogota?

The hottest month in Bogota is October with average maximum temperature of +20°C.

What is the coldest month in Bogota?

The coldest month in Bogota is January with minimum temperatures of +10°C.

Is Bogota worth visiting in winter?

Winter in Bogota could be a good time to visit, as the weather is generally ok.

When does it rain the least in Bogota?

if you're looking to visit Bogota when it rains the least, you should plan your trip for November, April, March. During this time, rainfall is rare with the driest month being July with only 31 mm of rain.

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Source of the data

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.

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