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During January, Bogotá experiences pleasant daytime temperatures of 21°C (70°F) and cooler nights around 10°C (50°F). Expect quite a bit of rainfall. Around 169 mm (6.7 in) is typical.
If you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures, June, July and August typically offer the best circumstances. If you're seeking pleasant, dry and sunny weather somewhere else in the world, our weather planner can help you explore other options.
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51-year average (1976-2026)
Based on our historical records, temperatures in Bogotá typically stay consistent throughout January, with daily highs averaging around 21°C (70°F). Nights are cold, with lows around 7°C (45°F).
Browse day-by-day weather records for Bogotá spanning 51 years. Select any month and year to see actual temperatures, rainfall, and conditions recorded on each day.
The extremes listed below come from historical weather data collected in Bogotá from 2000 through 2025.
Find out more about the weather in Colombia and which places have the best travel conditions in this month. See all of Colombia in January →
Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).
Pleasant temperatures in January mean you can pack light but flexibel pieces. Think cotton t-shirts, comfortable walking shorts, and one warmer layer for evenings. A light sweater or denim jacket works well. Heavy rain is guaranteed, please bring a good poncho and waterproof everything! Bring sunglasses since you'll have some sunny periods throughout the month
We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do.
Temperature Rainfall Sunshine Humidity
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