What’s the climate like in Bogotá?
The current climate of Bogotá features average monthly temperatures ranging from highs of 21°C during the day to lows of 19°C. The average yearly temperature is around 20°C. At night, temperatures in the colder months average around 8°C and in the warmer months around 10°C.
The highest temperature recorded in Bogotá in recent years was 41°C in August 2015. The lowest daytime temperature recorded was 14°C in March 2023.
On average, Bogotá receives 2297 mm of precipitation each year. For comparison, London gets 701 mm of precipitation annually.
The hurricane season in Bogotá runs from June to November.
Curious about the climate in other parts of Colombia? Check out the weather and climate in places like Cartagena, Medellín, or have a look at other destinations in Colombia.
Best time to visit Bogotá?
The best time to visit Bogotá for sunny weather is June through September. During this period, you'll have good temperatures and not too much rain, making it a great time to visit Bogotá. In the other months of the year, there's too much rain or the temperature isn't ideal for a visit if you want sunny and pleasant weather.
Climate Table of Bogotá
The climate table of Bogotá shows the average temperatures, precipitation, and UV index per month. The table gives an overview of the average day and night temperatures in degrees Celsius, the total amount of precipitation in millimetres, the total snowfall in centimetres, and the UV index for each month. Precipitation is always measured as water, even if it's snow or hail.
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| Temp. max (°C) | 21 | 21 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 19 | 19 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 |
| Temp. min (°C) | 8 | 9 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 10 | 10 | 9 |
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| Precipitation (mm) | 159 | 315 | 304 | 265 | 210 | 109 | 71 | 64 | 116 | 232 | 277 | 175 |
| UV Index | 8 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 6 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 7 |
Click on the month name to see more weather details, like daily averages, temperatures, and precipitation for the past years in that month.
- Average yearly temperature: 20°C
- Highest temperature: 21°C in January and February
- Lowest temperature: 19°C in June and July
- Precipitation: 2297 mm per year, averaging 191 mm per month
- Driest months: 64 mm in August, 71 mm in July and 109 mm in June
- Wettest months: 315 mm in February, 304 mm in March and 277 mm in November
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Average Temperature per Month in Bogotá
This graph shows the average maximum temperatures per month in Bogotá, Colombia. The temperatures are shown in degrees Celsius and the average is calculated based on the recorded temperatures per month from past years.
Average Precipitation per Month in Bogotá
This graph shows how much precipitation Bogotá, Colombia, gets on average per month. Precipitation is always measured as water, even if it's snow or hail. This makes it easy to compare how much has fallen, regardless of the form of precipitation. The amount of precipitation is measured in millimetres and the average is calculated based on the recorded precipitation per month from past years.
Average UV Index per Month in Bogotá
This graph shows the average UV index per month in Bogotá, Colombia. The UV index indicates the intensity of ultraviolet radiation and ranges from 0 to a maximum of 11.
Yearly Temperature in Bogotá
This graph shows the average yearly temperature in Bogotá, Colombia. The yearly temperature, expressed in degrees Celsius, is the average of all twelve monthly temperatures summed up for that year.
Total Yearly Precipitation in Bogotá
This chart shows the total yearly precipitation in Bogotá, Colombia, over the past few years. The total yearly precipitation, measured in millimetres, is the sum of all the rain that fell in the twelve months of that year.
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Average Weather in Bogotá by Month
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