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Average weather for Bogotá in May

It's pleasantly warm in May in Bogotá with an average temperature of 20°C. Temperatures this month range from a low of 19°C to a high of 21°C. At night, you can expect temperatures between 9°C and 12°C.

Daily Temperature in May in Bogotá

Start of May

The month of May starts in Bogotá with mild temps, averaging around 20°C during the day and nights around 11°C. There are plenty of days with a good chance of precipitation.

Mid May

By mid-May, daytime temps stay steady at around 20°C, with nights around 11°C. There’s a high chance of precipitation during this time.

End of May

By the end of May, the average daytime temperature in Bogotá is around 20°C, while nighttime temps are about 11°C. There’s a significant chance of many days with precipitation.

In May, there is an average of 210 mm of precipitation, spread over 23 days. The wind speed is around 4 Bft, mostly coming from the Southeast.

Bogotá in May

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Temperature Average temperature
20°C 22°C
Sun Max. temperature
21°C 28°C
Sun Min. temperature
19°C -5°C
Rain Total precipitation
210 mm 105 mm
Rain Rainy days
23 days 14 days

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 May a good time to visit Bogotá?

Looking for sun? May 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 26°C in 2022, Bogotá reached the highest temperature in May over the past 10 years. The lowest daytime temperature in this month was 14°C in 2022. The extreme nighttime temperatures ranged from a lowest recorded value of 3°C to a highest value of 14°C.

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Daily Temperature in May in Bogotá

This chart shows the average daily high and low temperatures in May 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 Temperature in May in Bogotá

Daily Precipitation in May in Bogotá

The chart below shows the average daily precipitation in May 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 May, you can expect about 23 days of precipitation in Bogotá.

Daily Precipitation in May in Bogotá

Daily UV index in May in Bogotá

This chart shows the average daily UV index in May 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.

Daily UV Index in May in Bogotá

Temperature in May in Bogotá over the years

This chart shows the average temperature in May in Bogotá, measured in degrees Celsius, over the past few years.

Temperature in May in Bogotá Over the Years

Total precipitation in May in Bogotá over the years

This chart shows the average precipitation in May in Bogotá, measured in millimeters over the past years. Precipitation is always measured as water, whether it’s snow or hail.

Precipitation in May in Bogotá over the years

Daily weather in May for Bogotá

Click on any day in May 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.

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Average weather in Bogotá by month

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