Climate of Bogotá, Colombia
Area-weighted average across Bogotá. For where people actually live and travel, see the cities below.
Bogotá, a subdivision of Colombia, has a mild oceanic climate on average. Area-weighted monthly temperatures across the whole territory range from 17.1°C / 62.8°F in July to 18°C / 64.4°F in March, with rainfall from 64 mm / 2.5 in to 228 mm / 9 in depending on the season (1876 mm / 73.9 in total across the year). See the city listed below for point-value climate at specific locations — these often differ from the area-weighted average, especially in geographically diverse subdivisions.
| Month | Temperature | Rainfall | Matches |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 17.4°C63.3°F | 64 mm2.5″ | — |
| February | 17.7°C63.9°F | 87 mm3.4″ | — |
| March | 18°C64.4°F | 132 mm5.2″ | — |
| April | 17.8°C64°F | 208 mm8.2″ | — |
| May | 17.6°C63.7°F | 215 mm8.5″ | — |
| June | 17.2°C63°F | 192 mm7.6″ | — |
| July | 17.1°C62.8°F | 161 mm6.3″ | — |
| August | 17.3°C63.1°F | 146 mm5.7″ | — |
| September | 17.4°C63.3°F | 160 mm6.3″ | — |
| October | 17.2°C63°F | 228 mm9″ | — |
| November | 17.2°C63°F | 180 mm7.1″ | — |
| December | 17.2°C63°F | 103 mm4.1″ | — |
Frequently asked questions
What is the best time to visit Bogotá?
Bogotá, Colombia does not have a clear sunny-and-dry window by our cutoffs. The warmest month is March at 18°C / 64.4°F, and the driest is January at 64 mm / 2.5 in — likely your best travel window. For city-level detail, see the cities section below.
What is the climate of Bogotá?
Bogotá, Colombia has area-weighted monthly average temperatures ranging from 17.1°C / 62.8°F in July to 18°C / 64.4°F in March. Annual rainfall averages about 1876 mm / 73.9 in, with the wettest month being October (228 mm / 9 in) and the driest January (64 mm / 2.5 in). Because this is an area average across the whole subdivision, local city values can differ substantially.
What is the hottest month in Bogotá?
The hottest month in Bogotá is March, with an area-wide average temperature of 18°C / 64.4°F.
What is the coldest month in Bogotá?
The coldest month in Bogotá is July, with an area-wide average temperature of 17.1°C / 62.8°F.
When does it rain most in Bogotá?
The wettest month in Bogotá is October, averaging about 228 mm / 9 in of rainfall. The driest is January with about 64 mm / 2.5 in.