- Rain mm/yr
- 1,091
Updated July 2026 · Sources cited: climatestotravel.com, weather-and-climate.com
Good to know
Good to Know
- December–February offers the best weather window but is peak season with higher prices and crowds. Consider the shoulder months of March or September for a balance of decent weather and fewer tourists.
- Rain in Bogotá typically falls as afternoon showers or brief storms, not all-day downpours—outdoor activities are often still possible in wet months.
- The city sits at 2,640 m elevation. UV intensity is exceptionally high; wear sunscreen even on cloudy days.
- Temperature fluctuations between day and night are significant. Bring a warm sweater or light jacket for evenings, even in the warmest months.
- Weather forecasts are notoriously unreliable due to microclimates; pack layers and a light rain jacket year-round rather than planning around specific forecasts.
Humidity
- Range
- 66–84%
- Note
- High throughout the year; moderate by tropical standards
Rainfall
- Pattern
- Bimodal (two rainy and two dry periods)
- Driest Months
- July–August
- Annual Total Mm
- 1091
- Peak Rainfall Mm
- 150–244 mm per month
- Driest Rainfall Mm
- 31–48 mm per month
- Annual Total Inches
- 43
- Peak Rainfall Months
- March–May and October–November
- Note
- Even during dry months, rain occurs frequently (16–20 rainy days); no month is truly dry
Snowfall
- Occurrence
- Negligible; uncharacteristic for the city
- Note
- Despite altitude, temperatures remain above freezing in the city center; frost possible in outlying rural areas
Sunshine
- Dry Season Hours Per Day
- 6
- Rainy Season Hours Per Day
- 4
- Note
- At high altitude, sun intensity is very strong even on partly cloudy days; sunscreen recommended
Best Months
- Overall
- December–February and July–August
- July August
- Secondary dry period; less rainfall but also less tourism and lower prices
- December February
- Driest period with most sunshine; clear skies more frequent
- Note
- December–February is peak season; July–August offers better weather than reputation suggests
Temperature
- Annual Mean Celsius
- 14–15°C (59°F)
- Daytime Range Celsius
- 19–21°C (70°F)
- Annual Mean Fahrenheit
- 57–59°F
- Nighttime Range Celsius
- 7–11°C (45–52°F)
- Daytime Range Fahrenheit
- 66–70°F
- Nighttime Range Fahrenheit
- 44–52°F
- Note
- Temperatures remain stable year-round with minimal seasonal variation (less than 1°C (34°F) difference between warmest and coolest months)
Climate Type
Temperate highland; cool year-round due to high altitude (2,640 m / 8,660 ft)
Worst Months
- Overall
- April–May and October–November
- April May
- First rainy season; heavy, frequent rainfall; overcast skies
- October November
- Second rainy season; Colombia's wettest period; highest precipitation
Microclimate Note
Weather can vary significantly between north and south Bogotá; afternoon rain in one neighborhood may not occur elsewhere
AI-generated estimateData refreshed July 2026
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