Best Time to Visit Bogotá, Bogotá, Colombia
Month-by-month climate guide for planning a trip to Bogotá.
Bogotá does not have a month that clearly fits our sunny profiles. Its practical travel window centres on its warmest (March, 14.6°C / 58.3°F) and driest (January, 71 mm / 2.8 in) months. The drier stretch runs through August–September and November–March; the wetter half falls in April–July and October. At the city itself, monthly average temperatures range from 13.5°C / 56.3°F in July to 14.6°C / 58.3°F in March, with rainfall from 71 mm / 2.8 in (January) to 184 mm / 7.2 in (April). These are point-value climate normals sampled at Bogotá, Bogotá, Colombia's coordinates — usually more actionable for travellers than the country-wide average. Bogotá's climate is broadly mild oceanic. The full month-by-month table below lets you match your travel window against our five weather profiles.
Recommended months
| Month | Temp | Rain | Feels like |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 13.9°C57°F | 71 mm2.8″ | — |
| August | 13.6°C56.5°F | 86 mm3.4″ | — |
| February | 14.3°C57.7°F | 94 mm3.7″ | — |
No month at Bogotá matches our sunny profiles. The three above are the driest-and-warmest fallback.
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Bogotá?
Bogotá doesn't have a month that clearly matches our sunny profiles. The practical travel window centres on January (driest, ~71 mm / 2.8 in) and March (warmest, 14.6°C / 58.3°F). Because these are point values at the city, they can differ substantially from Colombia's national average.
When is the rainy season in Bogotá?
The rainy season at Bogotá, Bogotá runs through April–July and October, when monthly rainfall exceeds the annual median of about 121 mm / 4.8 in. The wettest single month is April (184 mm / 7.2 in).
What is the driest month in Bogotá?
The driest month in Bogotá is January, averaging about 71 mm / 2.8 in of rainfall. Temperature that month averages 13.9°C / 57°F.
What months should I avoid visiting Bogotá?
The least comfortable months for travel to Bogotá — based on point-value climate at the city — are January, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November, December. These are the wettest or coolest months at this location. Rainfall peaks at 184 mm / 7.2 in in April, and the coldest month averages 13.5°C / 56.3°F.
Is Bogotá climate different from Colombia overall?
Yes, usually. Our Bogotá figures are point-value climate normals sampled at the city itself, while our Colombia figures are area-weighted averages across the whole country. The two can diverge substantially in geographically diverse or elevation-varied countries. The month-by-month table below reflects Bogotá specifically — usually the more actionable data for a traveller planning to spend time in the city.