Weather by month for Bogotá, the best months to go and how Colombia's regions differ, scored from 10 years of climate data.
Jan, Feb
The highest month scores: comfortable temperatures, little rain and plenty of sun.
Highs 19°C to 20°C · 13–16 rain days
Mar, Apr, May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep, Oct, Nov, Dec
Still good weather, just not quite the top months.
Highs 18°C to 20°C · 8–23 rain days
Weather by month
Average highs and lows, rain days, sunshine and our month score out of 10.
| Month | High / low | Rain days | Sunshine | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Best month: January | 19°C / 9°C | 13 days (58 mm) | 11.0 h/day | 7.0/10 |
| Best month: February | 20°C / 10°C | 16 days (78 mm) | 10.4 h/day | 7.0/10 |
| March | 19°C / 10°C | 23 days (122 mm) | 10.0 h/day | 7.0/10 |
| April | 19°C / 10°C | 19 days (119 mm) | 9.6 h/day | 6.8/10 |
| May | 18°C / 10°C | 17 days (86 mm) | 9.7 h/day | 6.5/10 |
| June | 18°C / 10°C | 14 days (59 mm) | 10.2 h/day | 6.6/10 |
| July | 18°C / 9°C | 12 days (47 mm) | 10.4 h/day | 6.6/10 |
| August | 19°C / 9°C | 8 days (24 mm) | 11.1 h/day | 6.7/10 |
| September | 20°C / 9°C | 8 days (29 mm) | 11.2 h/day | 6.7/10 |
| October | 19°C / 9°C | 15 days (76 mm) | 10.2 h/day | 6.4/10 |
| November | 19°C / 10°C | 21 days (131 mm) | 9.9 h/day | 6.4/10 |
| December | 19°C / 9°C | 12 days (60 mm) | 10.8 h/day | 6.9/10 |
Figures for Bogotá; the country's best months are weighted across its cities. Best months are highlighted. How we score months
Month by month
19°C / 9°C · 13 rain days · 11.0 h sun
In Bogotá, days reach 19.2°C with 13.4 rain days and a decent 58mm of rain. It's a good month to visit, scoring 7 out of 10. New Year's Day and Epiphany (12 January) bring public holidays and some local festivities.
20°C / 10°C · 16 rain days · 10.4 h sun
Expect highs of 19.5°C but rain picks up to 16.2 days and 78mm for the month. The score holds at 7, so conditions stay favourable despite the wetter pattern. Sun hours drop slightly to 10.4, a sign the drier season is ending.
19°C / 10°C · 23 rain days · 10.0 h sun
March is the wettest start to the year, with 22.7 rain days and 122mm of rain, plus the lowest sun hours of the year at 10. The score dips slightly to 7, still a good month overall. Saint Joseph's Day falls on 23 March, a public holiday.
19°C / 10°C · 19 rain days · 9.6 h sun
Rain eases a little to 18.6 days but stays heavy at 119mm, with highs around 18.6°C. The score is 6.8, a good but slightly lower rating than earlier months. Easter holidays fall this year, with Maundy Thursday on 2 April and Good Friday on 3 April, both drawing visitors for religious processions.
18°C / 10°C · 17 rain days · 9.7 h sun
May brings 17.2 rain days and 86mm of rain, with a high of 18.4°C. The score sits at 6.5, the lowest of the year, reflecting the ongoing wet season. Labour Day on 1 May and Ascension Day on 18 May are public holidays.
18°C / 10°C · 14 rain days · 10.2 h sun
Rain starts to taper off, with 13.7 rain days and 59mm, while highs reach 17.9°C, the coolest of the year. The score improves to 6.6. Corpus Christi (8 June) and Sacred Heart (15 June) fall this month, along with Saint Peter and Saint Paul on 29 June.
18°C / 9°C · 12 rain days · 10.4 h sun
July is drier still, with just 11.7 rain days and 47mm of rain, and highs of 17.7°C. The score rises to 6.6, a good time for outdoor plans. Our Lady of Chiquinquirá Day (13 July) and the Declaration of Independence (20 July) are both public holidays with national celebrations.
19°C / 9°C · 8 rain days · 11.1 h sun
August is one of the driest months, with only 7.6 rain days and 24mm of rain, and sun hours climb to 11.1. The score reaches 6.7. Battle of Boyacá (7 August) and Assumption of Mary (17 August) are public holidays, often marked with festivals.
20°C / 9°C · 8 rain days · 11.2 h sun
September keeps the dry trend, with 7.5 rain days and just 29mm of rain, the lowest rainfall of the year. Highs reach 19.7°C and sun hours hit 11.2, both yearly highs. The score is 6.7, making this one of the most reliable months weather-wise.
19°C / 9°C · 15 rain days · 10.2 h sun
Rain returns sharply in October, with 15.4 rain days and 76mm, as the wet season builds again. Highs stay near 19.2°C. The score drops to 6.4, tied for the lowest of the year. Columbus Day falls on 12 October.
19°C / 10°C · 21 rain days · 9.9 h sun
November is the wettest month, with 21.2 rain days and 131mm of rain, the year's peak. Sun hours fall to 9.9, among the lowest. The score matches October at 6.4. All Saints' Day (2 November) and Independence of Cartagena (16 November) are holidays, the latter marked by carnival-style events in Cartagena.
19°C / 9°C · 12 rain days · 10.8 h sun
Rain eases again to 12.4 days and 60mm, while sun hours rise to 10.8 and highs reach 19.3°C. The score climbs to 6.9, a good finish to the year. Immaculate Conception (8 December) and Christmas Day (25 December) bring major holidays and widespread celebrations across the country.
Regional differences
Average daytime high each month, coloured by that city's own month score.
| City | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bogotá | 19°C | 20°C | 19°C | 19°C | 18°C | 18°C | 18°C | 19°C | 20°C | 19°C | 19°C | 19°C |
| Medellín | 26°C | 26°C | 26°C | 26°C | 26°C | 26°C | 27°C | 27°C | 27°C | 25°C | 25°C | 26°C |
| Cali | 25°C | 26°C | 26°C | 25°C | 25°C | 25°C | 26°C | 26°C | 26°C | 25°C | 25°C | 25°C |
| Cartagena | 31°C | 31°C | 32°C | 31°C | 30°C | 30°C | 30°C | 30°C | 29°C | 29°C | 29°C | 30°C |
| Santa Marta | 30°C | 30°C | 30°C | 31°C | 31°C | 30°C | 31°C | 31°C | 30°C | 30°C | 30°C | 30°C |
Best Good OK Tough weather
By trip type
City sightseeing
January and February work well for city trips to Bogotá. Highs sit near 19°C, rain stays modest at 58-78mm, and sun hours run 10-11 a day, making sightseeing comfortable.
Beach
January through April are the top beach months. January has just 58mm of rain and 11 sun hours, while February offers 10.4 sun hours, giving drier, brighter days before the wetter spring months set in.
Hiking & nature
January and February suit hiking best. Rain days are lower (13.4 and 16.2) than the following months, and sun hours reach 10-11, giving clearer trails and better visibility.
Events calendar
Public holidays: New Year's Day (1 Jan), Epiphany (12 Jan)
Public holidays: Saint Joseph's Day (23 Mar)
Public holidays: Maundy Thursday (2 Apr), Good Friday (3 Apr)
Public holidays: Labour Day (1 May), Ascension Day (18 May)
Public holidays: Corpus Christi (8 Jun), Sacred Heart (15 Jun), Saint Peter and Saint Paul (29 Jun)
Public holidays: Our Lady of Chiquinquirá Day (13 Jul), Declaration of Independence (20 Jul)
Public holidays: Battle of Boyacá (7 Aug), Assumption of Mary (17 Aug)
Public holidays: Columbus Day (12 Oct)
Public holidays: All Saints’ Day (2 Nov), Independence of Cartagena (16 Nov)
Public holidays: Immaculate Conception (8 Dec), Christmas Day (25 Dec)
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FAQ
Yes, August scores 6.7 out of 10 for Bogotá and counts as good. It's one of the driest months, with just 7.6 rain days and 24mm of rain. Sun hours reach 11.1, among the highest of the year, and highs sit near 18.8°C. This makes August a solid pick if you want fewer rainy days.
November is workable but wetter, scoring 6.4 out of 10 for Bogotá. It has 21.2 rain days and 131mm of rain, the highest monthly total in the data. Highs average 18.8°C. If you don't mind frequent showers, it's still rated good, just not the driest window.
January and February score highest, both at 7 out of 10 for Bogotá. January has 13.4 rain days and 58mm of rain, while February has 16.2 rain days and 78mm. Sun hours are around 11 and 10.4 respectively, and highs sit near 19.2–19.5°C, making these two months the top pick in the data.
September is good, scoring 6.7 out of 10 for Bogotá. It's one of the driest months alongside August, with only 7.5 rain days and 29mm of rain. Sun hours reach 11.2, the highest in the year, and highs average 19.7°C, the warmest monthly reading in the data.
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