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Best time to visit Bogotá
Bogotá sits at around 2,600 m in the Andes, giving it a cool, spring-like climate all year. The colourful La Candelaria old town, museums and the Monserrate peak. Wetter months April/May and October/November.
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Historical monthly averages, not a weather forecast. Individual days and years can differ substantially.
Latest 5-year values 2021–2025
Average of the five most recent complete years compared with the 1991–2025 climate average.
January · Monthly precipitation
87.8 mm/month
1991–2025: 59.3 mm/month
+28.5 mm/month · higher
February · Wet days
18.4 days/month
1991–2025: 16.3 days/month
+2.1 days/month · higher
November · Mean daily maximum
23.4 °C
1991–2025: 22.9 °C
+0.5 °C · higher
March: 0/155 days at or above 30 °C; highest single value 29.4 °C.
Five-year historical sample, not a weather forecast or long-term climate trend. Individual hot days can be far above the monthly mean.
Annual profile · Rainfall rhythm
Bogotá: rainfall separates the travel months
The driest and wettest months are 12.8 rainy days apart. Average daily highs vary by 1.9 °C, so both signals matter when choosing a month.
What matters
A warmer month is not automatically the most reliable. Read the drier windows alongside sunshine and the activity you have in mind.
Fewest rainy days
January · 13.5
Most rainy days
May · 26.3
Most sunshine
January · 6.2 h
Highest average daily high
February · 24.8 °C
Month by month
Overall suitability per month. Tap a month for details.
All climate figures compared
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| Month | Avg high °C | Avg low °C | Rainy days (est.) | Rain mm | Sun h/day (est.) | Humidity % | Wind m/s | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 24 | 14 | 13 | 59 | 6.2 | 77 | 1.1 | 73 |
| February | 25 | 15 | 16 | 87 | 6.0 | 75 | 1.1 | 68 |
| March | 24 | 15 | 23 | 143 | 5.7 | 78 | 1.0 | 60 |
| April | 24 | 15 | 26 | 229 | 5.6 | 81 | 0.9 | 59 |
| May | 23 | 15 | 26 | 223 | 5.6 | 81 | 1.0 | 58 |
| June | 23 | 14 | 24 | 165 | 5.6 | 79 | 1.3 | 60 |
| July | 23 | 13 | 22 | 132 | 5.8 | 77 | 1.5 | 61 |
| August | 24 | 13 | 20 | 114 | 5.9 | 75 | 1.5 | 63 |
| September | 24 | 14 | 20 | 129 | 6.0 | 75 | 1.3 | 63 |
| October | 24 | 14 | 25 | 188 | 5.9 | 80 | 1.0 | 59 |
| November | 23 | 15 | 24 | 165 | 5.6 | 83 | 0.9 | 58 |
| December | 24 | 15 | 18 | 104 | 5.8 | 81 | 1.0 | 64 |
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Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Bogotá?
The strongest climate months are January, February, August, December. Values are historical averages, not a forecast.
Which month has the highest average daily maximum temperature in Bogotá?
The average daily maximum temperature in Bogotá is highest in February at around 25 °C.