Bogotá Weather & Climate: Best Time to Visit
Bogotá has a moderate oceanic climate with dry warm summers and mild winters. The average annual mean temperature is 15°C (58°F). Temperatures below zero are possible between December and February.
Every year, in Bogotá, an average of 1020 mm (40 in) rainfall occurs and the sun shines over 1340 hours in a year.
Monthly Temperature in Bogotá
The temperature in Bogotá remains steady throughout the year, providing a consistently pleasant climate. Average daytime temperatures reach a pleasant 21°C (70°F) in September. In January, the coolest month of the year, temperatures drop to a pleasant 20°C (68°F).
At night, temperatures range from around 11°C (52°F) in September to 10°C (50°F) in January.Check out our detailed temperature page for more information.
Temperature ranges by month
Rainfall in Bogotá
Bogotá has a relatively rainy climate with high precipitation levels, averaging 1929 mm (76 in) of rainfall annually. Bogotá can be quite wet during March, receiving approximately 244 mm (9.6 in) of precipitation over 14 rainy days.
In contrast, during the driest month (August), you will experience much drier conditions, with 48 mm (1.9 in) of precipitation spread across 17 rainy days days. For more details, please visit our Bogotá Precipitation page.The mean monthly precipitation over the year, including rain, hail, and snow
The average number of days each month with precipitation
Sunshine Hours in Bogotá
Bogotá can be enjoyed more throughout the sunniest month of January under a blue sky, with approximately 5.2 hours of sunshine daily. In contrast, the city experiences much darker days in May, with only 2.8 hours of sunlight per day.
Visit our detailed sunshine hours page for more information.
Monthly hours of sunshine
Daily hours of sunshine
Daily percentage of sunshine
Humidity in Bogotá by Month
The relative humidity is high throughout the year in Bogotá.
The city experiences its highest humidity in April, reaching 77%. In July, the humidity drops to its lowest level at 74%. What does this mean? Read our detailed page on humidity levels for further details.
Relative humidity over the year
Bogotá 3-Day Forecast
Check the conditions for any month of the year.
Best Time to Visit Bogotá
During the months of June, July, August and September, Bogotá enjoys pleasant weather with average temperatures ranging from 20°C (68°F) to 21°C (71°F). These months are perfect for sightseeing and exploring.Rainfall during this time ranges from 48 mm (1.9 in) in August to 107 mm (4.2 in) in September. This means you can expect a mix of sunny days and occasional showers.
The rainy season falls during January, February, March, April, May, October, November and December, bringing heavy precipitation. Ready to plan your travels but need destination ideas? Our smart tool recommends places based on the climate conditions you prefer. Start planning with our destination weather tool.
