Bogota, ColombiaQuick decision
When to visit Bogota?
🌞 Best time overall
September
🌡️ Optimal temperature
8°C–20°C in September
🌧 Least rain
31% rainy days in September
🌧 Wettest month
March (79%)
📅 Best score
7.5/10
By trip type
Best time by type of trip
Museums & Street ArtYear-round — Gold Museum, Botero and La Candelaria district.
GastronomyYear-round — ajiaco, arepas and contemporary restaurants.
MonserrateYear-round — funicular, panorama at 3,150m and sanctuary.
Colombian CoffeeYear-round — specialty cafés, local roasting.
Monthly climate data
Bogota weather month by month
| Month | Min °C | Max °C | Rainy days (%) | Precip. mm/d | Sun h/d | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 🌤️ January | 8°C | 20°C | 43% | 2.0 | 11.5h | 7.3/10 |
| 🌦️ February | 9°C | 20°C | 60% | 3.3 | 11.1h | 7.1/10 |
| 🌧️ March | 9°C | 20°C | 79% | 5.1 | 10.9h | 6.2/10 |
| 🌧️ April | 9°C | 20°C | 70% | 5.3 | 10.7h | 7.0/10 |
| 🌧️ May | 9°C | 19°C | 68% | 4.1 | 10.5h | 6.7/10 |
| 🌦️ June | 9°C | 18°C | 58% | 3.1 | 11.1h | 7.0/10 |
| 🌦️ July | 8°C | 18°C | 54% | 2.1 | 11.6h | 7.0/10 |
| 🌤️ August | 8°C | 19°C | 34% | 1.2 | 11.8h | 7.4/10 |
| 🌤️ September | 8°C | 20°C | 31% | 1.5 | 11.7h | 7.5/10 |
| 🌦️ October | 8°C | 20°C | 54% | 2.9 | 10.7h | 7.1/10 |
| 🌧️ November | 9°C | 20°C | 74% | 4.7 | 10.6h | 6.7/10 |
| 🌦️ December | 8°C | 20°C | 49% | 2.2 | 11.4h | 7.2/10 |
Ideal
Fair
Challenging climate
Source: Open-Meteo · 10 years
🌴 Tropical destination — heavy rain months benefit from an algorithmic adjustment: tropical showers are intense but brief and usually don't ruin a trip.
Seasonal breakdown
What to expect each season
🌸 Spring (Mar–May) — Acceptable
Average 20°C, 72% rainy days, 10.7h sunshine/day. Score: 6.6/10.
☀️ Summer (Jun–Aug) — Good time
Average 18°C, 49% rainy days, 11.5h sunshine/day. Score: 7.1/10.
🍂 Autumn (Sep–Nov) — Good time
Average 20°C, 53% rainy days, 11.0h sunshine/day. Score: 7.1/10.
❄️ Winter (Dec–Feb) — Good time
Average 20°C, 51% rainy days, 11.3h sunshine/day. Score: 7.2/10.
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FAQ
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September is ideal with 31% rainy days and 20°C.
March is the wettest month with 79% rainy days.
Yes, September is the best month with an average of 20°C.
In winter, the average score is 7.2/10. Acceptable conditions for cultural visits.
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