Best Time to Visit
🇨🇴 Bogota, Colombia · South America
Based on 30-year climate data (1991-2020) from Open-Meteo
Jan
19°
10°
Good
Feb
19°
11°
Good
Mar
19°
11°
Good
Apr
19°
11°
Good
May
18°
11°
Good
Jun
18°
11°
Great
Jul
18°
11°
Great
Aug
19°
11°
Great
Sep
20°
10°
Great
Oct
19°
10°
Good
Nov
19°
10°
Good
Dec
19°
10°
Good
| Month | High | Low | Rain Days | Sunshine | Humidity | UV | Rating | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 19°C | 10°C | 14 | 11h | 82% | 4 | Good | View |
| February | 19°C | 11°C | 15 | 10h | 82% | 4 | Good | View |
| March | 19°C | 11°C | 19 | 10h | 82% | 6 | Good | View |
| April | 19°C | 11°C | 19 | 9h | 82% | 6 | Good | View |
| May | 18°C | 11°C | 17 | 9h | 82% | 8 | Good | View |
| JuneRecommended | 18°C | 11°C | 11 | 10h | 82% | 8 | Great | View |
| JulyRecommended | 18°C | 11°C | 10 | 10h | 82% | 8 | Great | View |
| AugustRecommended | 19°C | 11°C | 7 | 11h | 82% | 8 | Great | View |
| SeptemberRecommended | 20°C | 10°C | 9 | 11h | 82% | 6 | Great | View |
| October | 19°C | 10°C | 17 | 10h | 82% | 6 | Good | View |
| November | 19°C | 10°C | 21 | 9h | 82% | 4 | Good | View |
| December | 19°C | 10°C | 16 | 10h | 82% | 4 | Good | View |
Data source: Open-Meteo ERA5 reanalysis archive, 30-year historical normals (1991-2020). Temperatures in Celsius. Sunshine hours are daily averages.
Avg: 19°C high, 11°C low
Mild conditions at 19°C (66°F), layers recommended. Rain is frequent, waterproof gear recommended. Nights cool to 11°C (52°F).
Avg: 18°C high, 11°C low
Mild conditions at 18°C (64°F), layers recommended. Occasional showers possible. Nights cool to 11°C (52°F).
Avg: 19°C high, 10°C low
Mild conditions at 19°C (66°F), layers recommended. Rain is frequent, waterproof gear recommended. Nights cool to 10°C (50°F).
Avg: 19°C high, 10°C low
Mild conditions at 19°C (66°F), layers recommended. Rain is frequent, waterproof gear recommended. Nights cool to 10°C (50°F).
The least favorable time to visit Bogota is January and February. During this period, you can expect frequent rain, high humidity.
January
Challenges: frequent rain, high humidity
February
Challenges: heavy rainfall, high humidity
March
Challenges: heavy rainfall, high humidity
Note: visiting during off-peak months often means lower prices, fewer crowds, and a more authentic experience.
Packing recommendations for visiting Bogota during the best travel months (August, June, July), when temperatures range from 11°C to 18°C:
Bogota has a temperate oceanic climate (Koppen classification: Cfb). The warmest month is September with highs of 20°C, while the coldest month is July at just 18°C. Annual rainfall averages 935mm across approximately 175 rain days.
| Metric | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| High °C | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 19 | 20 | 19 | 19 | 19 |
| Low °C | 10 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 |
| Rain Days | 14 | 15 | 19 | 19 | 17 | 11 | 10 | 7 | 9 | 17 | 21 | 16 |
| Rain mm | 58 | 79 | 132 | 142 | 96 | 42 | 38 | 23 | 32 | 96 | 120 | 77 |
| Sun h/day | 11 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 10 | 10 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 9 | 10 |
| Humidity % | 82 | 82 | 82 | 82 | 82 | 82 | 82 | 82 | 82 | 82 | 82 | 82 |
| UV Index | 4 | 4 | 6 | 6 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 6 | 6 | 4 | 4 |
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