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Bogotá weather in May (Colombia)

What can you expect from the weather in Bogotá during May? Check out this comprehensive weather guide.

In May, Bogotá generally has pleasant temperatures and heavy rainfall. Throughout the day, temperatures typically settle at around 20°C. But by evening, they drop to around 11°C.

Bogotá in May usually receives heavy rainfall, averaging around 162 mm for the month. Based on our climate data of the past 30 years, about 20 days of rain are anticipated.

The area sees fewer sunny days, with a projection of about 83 hours of sunshine. This reduced sunlight makes it ideal for those who prefer cooler, overcast conditions over bright 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 TemperatureMin Temperature 11°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 20°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 66%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 162 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 20 days  
HumidityHumidity 77%  
SunshineSunshine 83 hours  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine 22%  

Where to go in Colombia in May

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

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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 Bogotá in May?

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 in May.

Swimming
4/10
Camping
6/10

Interested in more climate information?

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