Bogotá weather in October (Colombia)

What can you expect from the weather in Bogotá during October? Wondering if it's the right time to visit? Browse this page for a comprehensive overview of the weather conditions for that month.

In October, Bogotá generally has pleasant temperatures and heavy rainfall. Anticipate daytime temperatures around 21°C, while night temperatures can drop to 10°C.

Bogotá in October falls under the rainy season with heavy rainfall, averaging around 206 mm for the month. Based on our climate data of the past 30 years, about 19 days of rain are anticipated.

The area sees fewer sunny days, with a projection of about 98 hours of sunshine. This reduced sunlight makes it ideal for those who prefer cooler, overcast conditions over bright sunny days.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, October may not be the ideal month to visit Bogotá. June, July and August generally stand out with the best circumstances. While February, March, April, October and November tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

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

 

Bogotá, monthly averages in October

Min TemperatureMin Temperature 10°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 21°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 64%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 206 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 19 days  
HumidityHumidity 76%  
SunshineSunshine 98 hours  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine 26%  

Where to go in Colombia in October

Find out more about the weather in Colombia in October 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 October?

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 October.

Swimming
4/10
Camping
6/10

Interested in more climate information?

Weather and Climate provides you with all the information you need about the climate in Bogotá.

Our site offers climate and forecast data for every country in the world. Are you going to Colombia? On this website you can find historical weather averages for many cities in Colombia. Not sure yet where to go? We now have a tool which recommends destinations that suit your ideal climate conditions. Find out where to go with our weather planner.