Bogotá Weather & Climate: Best Time to Visit

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 May, 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 May.

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Temperature ranges by month

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. 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

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.

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Monthly hours of sunshine

Daily hours of sunshine

Daily percentage of sunshine

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