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Average Monthly Sunshine in Bogotá

The graphs on this page shows the average number of hours per month and per day that Bogotá receives direct sunlight. The numbers are calculated over a 30-year period to provide a reliable average.

Monthly hours of sunshine

Sunshine in Bogotá varies greatly throughout the year. The sunniest month, January, reaches an impressive 156 hours, while May, the darkest month, offers only 83 hours. The total annual amount of sun is 1337 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

Seasonal changes in sunshine hours are quite obvious in Bogotá. While January receives considerable daily sunshine with up to 5.2 hours, May marks the darkest time of the year, where sunshine is scarce with only 2.8 hours of sunlight per day.

Bogotá’s total hours of sunshine compared to other major cities

Bogotá enjoys an average of 1337 hours of sunshine annually. Let’s compare this with some popular tourist destinations:

In Barcelona, Spain, there are 2530 hours of sunshine annually and is a city that can be visited year-round.

In contrast, London, UK, receives only about 1659 hours of sunshine per year, known for its frequently overcast and rainy skies.

Toronto, Canada, sees around 2071 hours of sunshine each year, with especially long, bright summer days.

Adelaide, Australia, enjoys 2770 hours of sunshine annually, with long, sunny summers.

Other climate information

March, Bogotá’s wettest month, receives 107 mm of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 21°C. During the driest month August you can expect a temperature of 21°C.

For more detailed insights into the city’s temperatures, check out our Temperature page. To explore more about precipitation patterns, visit our Bogotá Precipitation page.


Forecast: is it sunny in Bogotá?

Wednesday
19 Feb
Light rain showers
Light rain showers
20°C
1.7 mm
Thursday
20 Feb
Light rain
Light rain
20°C
0.9 mm
Friday
21 Feb
Light rain
Light rain
20°C
2.8 mm

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