The month in detail
What to expect in January
January is peak dry season in Bogota. The air is warm and humidity more bearable than in the rainy season. Rain risk remains low (16% of days), leaving good room for outdoor activities.
January is the best month of the year in Bogota. Compared to December: 9 pts fewer rainy days, +0.8h of sun per day.
This month's conditions
What it's like in January
UV index
9 · very high
protection essential
Feels like
dry air
9°
Daylight
11.8h of daylight
Air quality
good
AQI 36
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Is January the right month?
January is actually the best month of the year in Bogota. Good timing.
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Hotels at their lowest outside peak season, highest on comfortable months. Shoulder seasons offer a good price/climate compromise.
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What you need to know before you go
Three angles: the country (language, currency, safety, budget), the year-round climate, and the specifics of a tropical stay.
Country · Colombia
🗣️LanguageSpanish
💶CurrencyPeso colombien ($)
🚗DrivingRight-hand
🛡️Safety ⓘSafe · 2/5
💰Cost of living ⓘCheap · 2/5
🌡️ Climate
🌍Climate typeEquatorial tropical
📈Climate trend ⓘStable
🔥Hottest monthJanuary · 20°C
❄️Coolest monthJune · 18°C
🌧️Rainiest month ⓘApril · 45%
🏝️ Tropical stay
🌞Dry season ⓘMay → Sep
🌧️Wet season ⓘDec → Mar
🌀Cyclones ⓘNone (equator)
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Location
Where is Bogota ?
Global position + regional geographic context.
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🔍 Geographic context
ColombiaEquatorial tropical climate with a 7.6 → 4.3 gap between best and worst month. 10 years of ERA5 data to choose by project.
4.71°N · 74.07°W
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What is the best time to visit Bogota?
January is the best month with 20.0°C highs, 8.0°C lows, 5.9h of sunshine and 16.0% rainy days. The months of January & February offer comparable conditions.
How many hours of sunshine does Bogota get in January?
Bogota averages 5.9 sunshine hours per day in January. It is the sunniest month with a climate score of 7.2/10.
What is the rainiest month in Bogota?
May is the most unfavourable month with May has the lowest climate score of the year and the lowest climate score of the year.
What are the temperatures at night in Bogota in January?
In January, overnight lows reach 8.0°C, while afternoon highs average 20.0°C.
Is Bogota good in winter?
In winter (December-February), Bogota scores 7.1/10 on average — Decent period conditions for cultural visits.. The best month overall remains January with a score of 7.2/10.
When should you avoid Bogota?
May is the most difficult month to visit Bogota, with May has the lowest climate score of the year. Climate conditions are at their lowest of the year during this period.
Do you need sun protection in Bogota in January?
The average UV index reaches 9 in January in Bogota (very high), with about 11.8h of daylight. Protection essential.