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The chart above shows the best time of year to visit Bogotá, Colombia. These are based on an analysis of weather averages such as temperature, rainfall and number of hours of sunshine. These ratings are based solely on the climate and do not take into account other factors such as accommodation prices and how busy it is likely to be.

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Bogotá weather by month

Please note our recommendations for when to visit Bogotá are based solely on the weather and do not take into accounts accommodation prices, how busy it will be and what events are on.

January

Bogotá January weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
16°C 23mm 6.6hrs 12.6hrs

The climate in Bogotá during January can be summarized as mild and dry.

It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Bogotá, with some extremely good weather at this time of year.

January is in the winter in Bogotá and is typically the coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 18°C (65°F), whilst at night 5°C (41°F) is normal.

On average January is the driest month of the year in Bogotá with around 23mm 0.9 inches of rain making it a dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 8 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 6.6 hours of sunshine per day.

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February

Bogotá February weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
16°C 33mm 5.7hrs 12.7hrs

February in Bogotá is generally reasonably dry with the temperature being mild.

It is perhaps a good month to visit Bogotá, with some very good weather at this time of year.

February is in the winter in Bogotá and is typically the 2nd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 18°C (65°F), whilst at night 5°C (42°F) is normal.

On average February is the 2nd driest month of the year in Bogotá with around 33mm 1.3 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 11 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 5.7 hours of sunshine per day.

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March

Bogotá March weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
16°C 46mm 4.7hrs 12.8hrs

The weather in March in Bogotá is characteristically mild and reasonably dry.

Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of quite acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Bogotá.

March is in the spring in Bogotá and is typically the 3rd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 18°C (64°F), whilst at night 6°C (44°F) is normal.

On average March is the 3rd driest month of the year in Bogotá with around 46mm 1.8 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 14 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 4.7 hours of sunshine per day.

Bogotá weather in March »

April

Bogotá April weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
16°C 104mm 3.4hrs 12.9hrs

Bogotá's weather in April is typically mild and damp in nature.

Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Bogotá for your holidays. The weather is often relatively bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

April is in the spring in Bogotá and is typically the 4th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 18°C (64°F), whilst at night 7°C (45°F) is normal.

On average April is the 4th driest month of the year in Bogotá with around 104mm 4.1 inches of rain making it a damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 19 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 3.4 hours of sunshine per day.

Bogotá weather in April »

May

Bogotá May weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
15°C 101mm 3.4hrs 13.1hrs

May is a damp month in Bogotá and the temperature is generally mild.

Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Bogotá for your holidays. The weather is often pretty bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

May is in the spring in Bogotá and is typically the 5th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 17°C (63°F), whilst at night 7°C (45°F) is normal.

On average May is the 5th driest month of the year in Bogotá with around 101mm 4 inches of rain making it a damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 21 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 3.4 hours of sunshine per day.

Bogotá weather in May »

June

Bogotá June weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
15°C 94mm 3.4hrs 12.6hrs

June in Bogotá is generally a little damp with the temperature being mild.

Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Bogotá for your holidays. The weather is often pretty bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

June is in the summer in Bogotá and is typically the 6th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 17°C (62°F), whilst at night 7°C (45°F) is normal.

On average June is the 6th driest month of the year in Bogotá with around 94mm 3.7 inches of rain making it a a little damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 22 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 3.4 hours of sunshine per day.

Bogotá weather in June »

July

Bogotá July weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
14°C 75mm 4.1hrs 12.7hrs

July in Bogotá is generally reasonably dry with the temperature being mild.

Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Bogotá for your holidays. The weather is often pretty bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

July is in the summer in Bogotá and is typically the 6th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 16°C (61°F), whilst at night 7°C (44°F) is normal.

On average July is the 6th wettest month of the year in Bogotá with around 75mm 2.9 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 20 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 4.1 hours of sunshine per day.

Bogotá weather in July »

August

Bogotá August weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
15°C 61mm 4.1hrs 12.8hrs

The weather in August in Bogotá is characteristically mild and reasonably dry.

Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Bogotá for your holidays. The weather is often pretty bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

August is in the summer in Bogotá and is typically the 5th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 17°C (62°F), whilst at night 6°C (44°F) is normal.

On average August is the 5th wettest month of the year in Bogotá with around 61mm 2.4 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 19 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 4.1 hours of sunshine per day.

Bogotá weather in August »

September

Bogotá September weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
15°C 62mm 4hrs 12.9hrs

Bogotá's weather in September is typically mild and reasonably dry in nature.

Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Bogotá for your holidays. The weather is often pretty bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

September is in the fall / autumn in Bogotá and is typically the 4th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 17°C (62°F), whilst at night 6°C (43°F) is normal.

On average September is the 4th wettest month of the year in Bogotá with around 62mm 2.4 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 18 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 4 hours of sunshine per day.

Bogotá weather in September »

October

Bogotá October weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
15°C 107mm 3.7hrs 13.1hrs

October is a damp month in Bogotá and the temperature is generally mild.

Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Bogotá for your holidays. The weather is often relatively bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

October is in the fall / autumn in Bogotá and is typically the 3rd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 17°C (63°F), whilst at night 7°C (44°F) is normal.

On average October is the 3rd wettest month of the year in Bogotá with around 107mm 4.2 inches of rain making it a damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 20 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 3.7 hours of sunshine per day.

Bogotá weather in October »

November

Bogotá November weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
16°C 104mm 4.6hrs 12.6hrs

Bogotá's weather in November is typically mild and damp in nature.

Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Bogotá for your holidays. The weather is often pretty bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

November is in the fall / autumn in Bogotá and is typically the 2nd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 17°C (63°F), whilst at night 7°C (44°F) is normal.

On average November is the 2nd wettest month of the year in Bogotá with around 104mm 4.1 inches of rain making it a damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 17 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 4.6 hours of sunshine per day.

Bogotá weather in November »

December

Bogotá December weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
16°C 41mm 6hrs 12.7hrs

December in Bogotá is generally reasonably dry with the temperature being mild.

It is perhaps a good month to visit Bogotá, with some very good weather at this time of year.

December is in the winter in Bogotá and is typically the warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 18°C (64°F), whilst at night 5°C (42°F) is normal.

On average December is the wettest month of the year in Bogotá with around 41mm 1.6 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 11 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 6 hours of sunshine per day.

Bogotá weather in December »

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Bogotá weather statistics
Hottest month: April 17.3°C 63.1°F
Driest month: January 23mm 0.9ins
Sunniest month: January 6.6hrs
Coldest month: July 15.7°C 60.3°F
Wettest month: October 107mm 4.2ins
Warmest sea: June 27.3°C 81.1°F
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