Weather in Bogotá

On this site the months that score closest to a 22°C day, lighter rain, and moderate humidity are January, February, and March. Bogotá is in Colombia at 4.6°N. The 2001–2020 NASA POWER daily record describes an equatorial climate that stays hot and wet.

February is the warmest month (average 20.1°C, high 25.3°C) and June is the coolest (average 18.5°C, low 13.7°C). Rain is rain in every month and about 1624 mm across the year. The wettest month is April at 209 mm; the driest is January at 44 mm.

Temperature through the year

Bogotá has a 1.6°C gap between its coolest monthly average (18.5°C in June) and its warmest (20.1°C in February). That is a northern-hemisphere pattern.

Across the year the mean afternoon high is 24.1°C. If you want the smallest day–night shock, look at months where the high and low sit close together; February nights still hold 15.0°C.

Rain through the year

Rain does not take a season off. Bogotá receives about 1624 mm a year, and even January still sees 44 mm. April is the peak at 209 mm and 24 days with at least 1 mm.

Humidity peaks near 83%. That usually lines up with the wetter months rather than the hottest ones.

Distinctive months in Bogotá

January is the driest month, averaging only 44 mm across 10 rainy days. Highs sit near 24.7°C. Peak heat arrives in February: 25.3°C by day, 15.0°C at night, and 73% humidity. March brings 132 mm and 20 rainy days; temperatures run from 15.4°C to 24.7°C. April is the wettest month — 209 mm and 24 rainy days, with 80% humidity.

The year bottoms out in June. Plan for 13.7°C at night and 23.4°C in the afternoon. October brings 186 mm and 24 rainy days; temperatures run from 14.5°C to 23.8°C. December: 23.7°C high, 14.6°C low, 103 mm rain, 79% humidity.

When the score favours a visit

The three months with the highest comfort score are January, February, and March: January (19.6°C average, 44 mm, 75% humidity); February (20.1°C average, 71 mm, 73% humidity); March (20.1°C average, 132 mm, 76% humidity). They fall in calendar order. The score rewards averages near 22°C, lower rainfall, and humidity near 60%. It is a climate score, not a festival or price calendar.

If you prefer the hottest stretch, that is February. The coolest stretch is June.

Bogotá and other cities in Colombia

Medellín is about 245 km away: Bogotá is 2.7°C warmer than Medellín in its hottest month and 495 mm drier over the year than Medellín. Medellín’s wettest month is May (243 mm) versus April here.

Cali is about 301 km away: Bogotá is 2.8°C warmer than Cali in its hottest month and 602 mm wetter over the year than Cali. Cali’s wettest month is November (150 mm) versus April here.

Barranquilla is about 711 km away: Bogotá is 8.8°C cooler than Barranquilla in its hottest month and 498 mm wetter over the year than Barranquilla. Barranquilla’s wettest month is October (220 mm) versus April here.