The climate of Bogotá
The current climate in Bogotá features temperatures ranging from a high of 21°C to a low of 19°C throughout the year. The average yearly temperature is around 20°C. At night, temperatures in the colder months average around 8°C and in the warmer months around 10°C.
Average temperatures and precipitation
This chart shows the average monthly maximum and minimum temperatures (in degrees Celsius) and average monthly rainfall (in millimeters) for Bogotá, Colombia.
Temperature records
The highest temperature recorded in Bogotá in recent years was 41°C in August 2015. The lowest daytime temperature recorded was 14°C in March 2023.
Rainfall amount
On average, Bogotá receives 2297 mm of precipitation each year. For comparison, New York gets 1142 mm of precipitation annually.
The hurricane season in Bogotá runs from June to November.
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Best time to visit Bogotá?
The best time to visit Bogotá for sunny weather is June through September. During this period, you'll have nice temperatures and not too much rain, making it a great time to visit Bogotá. In the other months of the year, there's too much rain or the temperature isn't ideal for a visit if you want sunny and pleasant weather.
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Climate Table of Bogotá
The climate table of Bogotá shows the average temperatures, rainfall, and UV index per month. The table provides an overview of the average day and night temperatures in degrees Celsius, the total amount of rainfall in millimeters, the total snowfall in centimeters, and the UV index for each month. Rainfall is always measured as water, even if it's snow or hail.
Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
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Temp. max (°C) | 21 | 21 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 19 | 19 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 |
Temp. min (°C) | 8 | 9 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 10 | 10 | 9 |
Precipitation | ||||||||||||
Precipitation (mm) | 159 | 315 | 304 | 265 | 210 | 109 | 71 | 64 | 116 | 232 | 277 | 175 |
UV Index | 8 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 6 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 7 |
Click on the month name to see more weather details, like daily averages, temperatures, and precipitation for the past years in that month.
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Temperature charts
These charts display the average temperatures in Bogotá, Colombia. The temperatures are shown in degrees Celsius and are calculated based on data from the past 10 years.
Average Temperature per Month in Bogotá
Yearly Temperature in Bogotá
Precipitation charts
These charts show the average amount of precipitation in Bogotá, Colombia. Precipitation is always measured as water, even when it falls as snow or hail. The amount of precipitation is displayed in millimeters, while snowfall is shown in centimeters.
Average Precipitation per Month in Bogotá
Total Yearly Precipitation in Bogotá
UV index chart
This chart shows the average UV index per month in Bogotá, Colombia. The UV index indicates the intensity of ultraviolet radiation and ranges from 0 to a maximum of 11.
Average UV Index per Month in Bogotá
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Average weather in Bogotá by month
Click on a month below to see detailed weather info for Bogotá. Based on historical weather data, you can see the average temperature, precipitation, wind, and UV index for each day of the month.