ColombiaAverage weather for Bogotá in December
It's pleasantly warm in December in Bogotá with an average temperature of 20°C. Temperatures this month range from a low of 20°C to a high of 21°C. At night, you can expect temperatures between 8°C and 11°C.
Start of December
The month of December starts in Bogotá with mild temps, averaging around 21°C during the day and nights around 10°C. You can expect regular precipitation, but there will also be some sunny days in the early part of the month.
Mid December
By mid-December, daytime temps stay steady at around 21°C, with nights around 9°C. There’s a high chance of precipitation during this time.
End of December
By the end of December, the average daytime temperature in Bogotá is around 21°C, while nighttime temps are about 10°C. There’s a significant chance of many days with precipitation.
In December, there is an average of 174 mm of precipitation, spread over 23 days. The wind speed is around 4 Bft, mostly coming from the South.
Bogotá in December |
New York | ||
|---|---|---|---|
 Average temperature |
20°C | 9°C | |
 Max. temperature |
21°C | 12°C | |
| Min. temperature |
20°C | -5°C | |
 Total precipitation |
174 mm | 133 mm | |
| Rainy days |
23 days | 17 days | |
November
UV index
The UV index is a maximum of 8 this month. That's a very high value on the intensity scale of 1 to 11. Unprotected skin can burn within 10-15 minutes.
Is December a good time to visit Bogotá?
Looking for sun? December isn’t a good month to be in Bogotá. The temperature is nice, but there’s too much chance of rain.
The hurricane season in Bogotá runs from June to November.
Temperature records
With 23°C in 2018, Bogotá reached the highest temperature in December over the past 10 years. The lowest daytime temperature in this month was 16°C in 2016. The extreme nighttime temperatures ranged from a lowest recorded value of 2°C to a highest value of 13°C.
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Daily Temperature in December in Bogotá
This chart shows the average daily high and low temperatures in December for Bogotá, in degrees Celsius. The red line represents the highs, and the blue line shows the lows. The days of the month are displayed at the bottom of the chart. The data, based on historical observations, provide the average temperatures for this month.
Daily Precipitation in December in Bogotá
The chart below shows the average daily precipitation in December for Bogotá, measured in millimeters over the past few years. Precipitation is always measured as water, even if it’s snow or hail. The days of the month are listed at the bottom of the chart.
A low average precipitation means that the chance of rain on that day is usually small, while a higher average suggests that it rained more often. But remember, it’s just an average, and every day can be different. Based on historical weather data for December, you can expect about 23 days of precipitation in Bogotá.
Daily UV index in December in Bogotá
This chart shows the average daily UV index in December in Bogotá, with the UV index ranging from 0 to a maximum of 11. The bottom of the chart shows the days of the month. Based on historical data, this chart provides an idea of the daily UV radiation levels you can expect.
Temperature in December in Bogotá over the years
This chart shows the average temperature in December in Bogotá, measured in degrees Celsius, over the past few years.
Total precipitation in December in Bogotá over the years
This chart shows the average precipitation in December in Bogotá, measured in millimeters over the past years. Precipitation is always measured as water, whether it’s snow or hail.
Daily weather in December for 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.
