Bogota · WinterMonth summary
Bogota weather in January
✅ Good
🌡️ Temperature min / max
8°C – 20°C
🌧 Rainy days
43% of days
☀️ Sunshine
11.5h per day on average
🌊 🌊 Season
Winter
⭐ ⭐ Weather score
7.3/10
📅 📅 Best month
September (7.5/10)
Quick decision
Should you visit Bogota in January?
✅ Good
✅ Yes if: you want to explore the city on foot without suffering from heat.
❌ No if: you're looking for a beach destination — water and air are still cool.
Our take: Favourable conditions in January (7.3/10). September scores higher but the gap is small.
By trip type
Bogota in January by trip type
- 🏙️ 🏙️ City break / culture : ✅ Good
- 🚶 🚶 Outdoor activities : ⚠️ Possible
- 🏖️ Beach / swimming : — No sea access
- 💰 💰 Budget : 💸 Peak season
Local context
What to expect in January
🎯 Peak cultural season — museums and sites accessible in good weather conditions Even in winter, Bogota enjoys 20°C. A real asset for escaping the European cold. Expect rain on 43% of days — a light raincoat in the bag is recommended. Not the best window, but acceptable if dates are constrained. September (7.5/10) is significantly better if possible.
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Month-by-month comparison
| Month | Min °C | Max °C | Rain % | Precip mm | 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
◀ Current month · Source Open-Meteo · 10 years
📊 Data source
Data based on 10 years of ERA5 records via Open-Meteo, with ECMWF seasonal adjustment. In January, Bogota averages 20°C, 43% rainy days and 11.5h of sunshine per day. Overall weather score: 7.3/10.
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Comparison
January vs September (best month)
The best month is September (score 7.5/10). Difference:
- 🌡️ Max temperature : +0°C
- 🌧 Rainy days : -12%
- ☀️ Sunshine : +0.2h/day
FAQ
FAQ — Bogota in January
Is January a good time to visit Bogota?
January is an acceptable time for Bogota (score 7.3/10). Conditions are decent but not optimal — consider September (7.5/10) if possible.
What to do in Bogota in January?
With 20°C max and 11.5h of sunshine, focus on cultural sites, museums and local gastronomy.
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