Bogotá weather in May (Colombia)

Thinking of visiting Bogotá in May? Check the weather first! Get all the weather information you need to plan your visit.

Temperatures

May in Bogotá generally includes pleasant temperatures and heavy rainfall. You can expect daytime temperatures to reach around 20°C, while the nights will see a decline to about 11°C.

Precipitation

Bogotá in May usually receives heavy rainfall, averaging around 162 mm for the month. Climate data suggests that about 20 days will experience rainfall.

Average sunshine

The city usually sees around 83 hours of sunlight, indicating fewer sunny days.

Should you favor a climate that's both dry and comfortably warm June, July and August typically offer the most agreeable circumstances. On the other hand, February, March, April, October and November tend to be characterized by conditions that may not be as optimal.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Bogotá climate page with graphs.

 

Bogotá, monthly averages in May

Min Temperature 11°C  

Max Temperature 20°C  

Chance of Rain 66%  

Precipitation 162 mm  

Rainy days 20 days  

Humidity 77%  

Sunshine 83 hours  

Percentage Sunshine 22%  

Where to go in Colombia in May

Find out more about the weather in Colombia and which places have the best travel conditions in this month.

Weather conditions Weather

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Legend perfect weather pleasant tolerable unpleasant poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C and 29°C and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm a month).

So, what should you wear in this month?

For visitors traveling to Bogotá, we recommend wearing layers. So maybe a skirt, t-shirt, shorts for during the day and jeans and a warm jacket for some days and evenings. Bring a rain jacket in case it rains during your stay. Plan on layering your clothes.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do.

Swimming

4/10

Camping

6/10

Interested in more climate information?

This site provides you with all the information you need about the climate in Bogotá.

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