ColombiaThe weather in December in Bogotá
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.
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.
Average temperatures and precipitation
This chart shows the average daily maximum and minimum temperatures (in degrees Celsius) and precipitation (in millimeters) in December for Bogotá, Colombia. A low precipitation value usually indicates little to no rainfall on that day in recent years, while a higher value suggests more frequent rainfall.
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.
Rainfall amount
In December, there is an average of 174 mm of precipitation, spread over 21 days. The wind speed is around 4 Bft, mostly coming from the South.
Daily weather in December for Bogotá
Click on any day in December to get detailed info about the usual weather on that day in Bogotá. Check out the historical temperatures and precipitation over the past 10 years on this day.
December weather comparison
| Bogotá | New York | |
|---|---|---|
| Average temperature | 20°C | 9°C |
| Max. temperature | 21°C | 12°C |
| Min. temperature | 8°C | -5°C |
| Total precipitation | 174 mm | 133 mm |
| Rainy days | 21 days | 17 days |
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.
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.
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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.
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Temperature charts
These charts show the average temperatures in December in Bogotá, Colombia. The temperatures are shown in degrees Celsius and are calculated based on data from the past 10 years.
Daily Temperature in December in Bogotá
Temperature in December in Bogotá over the years
Precipitation charts
These charts show the average amount of precipitation in December 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.
Daily Precipitation in December in Bogotá
Total precipitation in December in Bogotá over the years
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.
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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.