The month in detail
What to expect in July
In July, Bogota sees 64°F during the day with 4.3h of sunshine per day. Expect rain on 31% of days — a light raincoat in the bag is recommended.
July ranks 9 out of 12 months in Bogota.
This month's conditions
What it's like in July
UV index
8 · high
sunscreen and hat advised
Feels like
dry air
9°
Daylight
12.2h of daylight
Air quality
excellent
AQI 17
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Is July the right month?
The best month in Bogota is January (7.6/10), 3.1 pts higher than July.
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Plan your trip
Hotels at their lowest outside peak season, highest on comfortable months. Shoulder seasons offer a good price/climate compromise.
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Practical info
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 · 68°F
❄️Coolest monthJune · 64°F
🌧️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 68°F highs, 46°F 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 46°F, while afternoon highs average 68°F.
Is Bogota good in winter?
In winter (December-February), Bogota scores 7.1/10 on average — Acceptable 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 July?
The average UV index reaches 8 in July in Bogota (high), with about 12.2h of daylight. Sunscreen and hat advised.