Bogotá or Quito in July?
On climate data, Quito comes out ahead overall in July. See the per-criterion details below.
BogotáPhoto: Lorna Phillips · CC BY 2.0
QuitoPhoto: David Adam Kess · CC BY-SA 4.0Key figures in July
| Criterion | Bogotá | Quito |
|---|---|---|
| Average daily high | 23 °C | 24 °C |
| Average daily low | 13 °C | 12 °C |
| Rainy days | 22 rainy days (est.) | 9 rainy days (est.) ★ |
| Sun | 6 h/day ★ | 5 h/day |
| Humidity | 77 % | 78 % |
Winner by travel type
Trade-offs
- Quito is drier, with about 13 fewer rainy days.
Bogotá or Quito in July: the short answer
In July, Quito comes out ahead on the overall climate score (Bogotá 61/100 vs Quito 82/100). That is a snapshot of one month, though — which one truly fits depends on what you want from the trip, so the breakdown below goes criterion by criterion.
This comparison focuses on July as a representative month for the pair; for any other month, use each destination's month-by-month pages. Across the whole year Bogotá averages a climate score of 62/100, Quito 65/100. Both profiles below are historical monthly averages, not a forecast.
Weather in July, side by side
The average daily high is about 23 °C in Bogotá and 24 °C in Quito — warmer in Quito. Average daily lows are around 13 °C versus 12 °C.
On rain, Bogotá sees about 22 rainy days in July and Quito about 9 — drier in Quito. Bogotá gets more sunshine (6 vs 5 hours a day).
Rain and sun across the year
Over a full year Bogotá records roughly 258 rainy days and Quito about 226 — the drier of the two overall is Quito. At their sunniest, Bogotá reaches about 6 hours of sun a day (January) and Quito about 5 (April). If dependable dry, sunny weather is your top priority, weigh these annual totals alongside the single month above.
Best time to visit each
Climatically, Bogotá is at its best in January, February, August and December, while Quito peaks in June, July, August and September. If your dates are fixed, pick the destination whose strong season overlaps them; if you are flexible, plan around these windows.
Which suits which kind of trip
Based on the July scores for each travel style:
City breaks: Quito scores higher in July (Bogotá 67 vs Quito 88).
Active & hiking: Quito scores higher in July (Bogotá 59 vs Quito 73).
Family: Quito scores higher in July (Bogotá 59 vs Quito 84).
Verdict: which should you pick?
In July, Quito leads across every scored category here — the overall score and each travel type — so on the climate data it is the clearer pick this month. Over the year, Quito carries the higher overall climate score. Your own priority (sun, sea, low rain or sightseeing comfort) still matters, and the month-by-month pages for each destination give you the full picture before you book.