Bogota Climate & Weather Averages

Colombia · Subtropical Highlands climate · Data averaged from 2020-01-01 to 2024-12-31 (5 years)

Written by James Cooper · Edited by Sofia Reyes · Last reviewed August 17, 2026
Bogota city skyline — climate and weather guide photo
City photo: Flickr Nutzer 96952704@N00 (NatyRive) — via Wikimedia Commons (CC BY 2.0)
Hottest Month
13.8°C
56.8°F
February
Coldest Month
13.0°C
55.4°F
July
Year Avg Temp
13.5°C
56.3°F
August driest
Annual Rainfall
1082.0mm
March wettest
151.1mm peak
Rainy Days/Year
308.0
days > 0.1mm
~26/mo avg
Avg Humidity
79.4%
UV: —
Wind: 13.5 km/h

Best Time to Visit Bogota

Based on temperature comfort, low rainfall, and sunshine hours, the best months to visit Bogota are:

February, March, September

Scores based on ideal temperature (18-28°C), low precipitation, and high sunshine. February scores 42/100.

Bogota has a Subtropical Highlands climate with cool summers and mild winters. The warmest month is February with an average temperature of 13.8°C (56.8°F), while July is the coldest at 13.0°C (55.4°F). Annual precipitation averages 1082.0mm spread across approximately 308.0 rainy days per year, with March being the wettest month at 151.1mm and August the driest at 39.0mm. The city receives an average of 9.9-11.3 hours of sunshine per day, with the sunniest months being August and September. Humidity remains relatively consistent throughout the year, averaging around 79.4% annually, while average wind speeds reach 13.5 km/h. The overall annual mean temperature is 13.5°C (56.3°F), reflecting the subtropical highlands conditions shaped by Bogota's latitude (4.71°) and surrounding geography. For travelers, the best time to visit is February, March, September, when temperatures are comfortable and rainfall is lower.

Writer's Note — James Cooper

Bogota's altitude of 2,640 meters creates a subtropical highland climate with comfortable temperatures year-round. I've found the city's climate remarkably consistent, with average temperatures around 14°C. The best time for visiting is December to March and June to September, when the rainfall is lower. The city's position near the equator means minimal seasonal temperature variation.

Seasonal Climate Overview

Spring (Mar-May)

Average temperature 13.8°C (56.8°F), rainfall 132.0mm, sunshine 10.1 hrs/day, humidity 81.4%. Mild transitional weather characterizes this period. Expect around 28.8 rainy days per month.

Summer (Jun-Aug)

Average temperature 13.1°C (55.6°F), rainfall 61.6mm, sunshine 11.1 hrs/day, humidity 78.8%. Mild transitional weather characterizes this period. Expect around 25.7 rainy days per month.

Autumn (Sep-Nov)

Average temperature 13.4°C (56.1°F), rainfall 98.6mm, sunshine 10.6 hrs/day, humidity 79.2%. Mild transitional weather characterizes this period. Expect around 25.3 rainy days per month.

Winter (Dec-Feb)

Average temperature 13.5°C (56.3°F), rainfall 68.3mm, sunshine 11.0 hrs/day, humidity 78.3%. Mild transitional weather characterizes this period. Expect around 22.7 rainy days per month.

Monthly Temperature Averages (°C / °F)

MonthAvg HighAvg LowMean Temp
January 20.6°C (69.1°F) 7.4°C (45.3°F) 13.2°C (55.8°F)
February 20.8°C (69.4°F) 8.6°C (47.5°F) 13.8°C (56.8°F)
March 20.1°C (68.2°F) 9.0°C (48.2°F) 13.8°C (56.8°F)
April 19.9°C (67.8°F) 8.8°C (47.8°F) 13.8°C (56.8°F)
May 19.5°C (67.1°F) 9.1°C (48.4°F) 13.7°C (56.7°F)
June 18.9°C (66.0°F) 8.5°C (47.3°F) 13.2°C (55.8°F)
July 18.8°C (65.8°F) 8.1°C (46.6°F) 13.0°C (55.4°F)
August 19.8°C (67.6°F) 7.7°C (45.9°F) 13.2°C (55.8°F)
September 20.3°C (68.5°F) 7.5°C (45.5°F) 13.4°C (56.1°F)
October 20.4°C (68.7°F) 8.2°C (46.8°F) 13.6°C (56.5°F)
November 19.8°C (67.6°F) 8.5°C (47.3°F) 13.3°C (55.9°F)
December 20.5°C (68.9°F) 8.0°C (46.4°F) 13.6°C (56.5°F)

Monthly Precipitation (mm)

MonthAvg RainfallBar
January 53.3 mm
February 88.4 mm
March 151.1 mm
April 125.5 mm
May 119.5 mm
June 85.2 mm
July 60.6 mm
August 39.0 mm
September 45.6 mm
October 99.7 mm
November 150.4 mm
December 63.3 mm

Monthly Rainy Days (avg days with rain > 0.1mm)

MonthAvg Rainy DaysBar
January 19.8
February 22.4
March 29.4
April 27.0
May 30.0
June 27.2
July 27.2
August 22.6
September 22.4
October 26.2
November 27.4
December 26.0

Monthly Humidity (%)

MonthAvg HumidityBar
January 77.1%
February 78.4%
March 81.6%
April 80.6%
May 81.9%
June 80.6%
July 79.5%
August 76.3%
September 75.1%
October 79.1%
November 83.3%
December 79.3%

Monthly Wind Speed (avg max km/h)

MonthAvg Max WindBar
January 13.7 km/h
February 13.1 km/h
March 12.2 km/h
April 13.2 km/h
May 13.1 km/h
June 13.8 km/h
July 15.0 km/h
August 16.0 km/h
September 15.6 km/h
October 13.3 km/h
November 11.7 km/h
December 11.9 km/h

Monthly UV Index (avg max)

MonthUV IndexRisk LevelBar
January — —
February — —
March — —
April — —
May — —
June — —
July — —
August — —
September — —
October — —
November — —
December — —

Monthly Sunshine Hours (daily average)

MonthAvg Daily SunshineBar
January 11.2 hrs
February 10.7 hrs
March 10.4 hrs
April 10.0 hrs
May 9.9 hrs
June 10.8 hrs
July 11.1 hrs
August 11.3 hrs
September 11.3 hrs
October 10.4 hrs
November 10.2 hrs
December 11.0 hrs

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hottest month in Bogota?

February is the hottest month with an average temperature of 13.8°C (56.8°F).

What is the coldest month in Bogota?

July is the coldest month with an average temperature of 13.0°C (55.4°F).

What is the rainiest month in Bogota?

March is the wettest month with an average of 151.1mm of precipitation. The city experiences about 308.0 rainy days per year.

When is the best time to visit Bogota?

The best time to visit Bogota is during February, March, September, when temperatures are comfortable and rainfall is lower.

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Data Source: Open-Meteo historical archive (2020-01-01 to 2024-12-31). Daily measurements aggregated into monthly climate normals. Coordinates: 4.71°, -74.07°. Timezone: America/Bogota. Last updated: 2026-07-30.