Climate - Bogota (Colombia)

In Bogotá, there is a temperate, or subtropical mountain climate.
The city is the capital of Colombia and is located at 4 degrees north latitude, on a plateau in the Andes, at 2,500 meters (8,200 feet) above sea level.
Temperatures are quite cool, spring-like all year round, ranging from 19 to 20 °C (66 to 68 °F) and minimum temperatures from 7 to 9 °C (44.5 to 48 °F). From November to March, in the open country there may be slight frosts at night, while within the city, the night temperature is a few degrees higher because of the urban heat island effect.
In the daytime, the temperature rarely exceeds 23 °C (73.5 °F), so it's rarely warm, but the equatorial sun's rays at this altitude are very strong, even though the sky is often cloudy. As a result, when the sun shines, in the sun it feels warm, but in the shade the air is cool. Also, since houses are not heated, with these temperatures inside buildings it is quite cold, so it's better to bring a fleece. However, the highest temperature ever measured is 30 °C (86 °F), recorded in April.
The sun does not shine very often, however, it shines a little more often in the driest period, from December to February. Also, fog can form all year round, but especially from November to February.
The amount of rain that falls in the metropolitan area of Bogotá varies according to the area: in the city center it is around 800/1,000 mm (31/40 in) per year, in the south-western outskirts it drops to around 600 mm (23.5 in), while in the eastern suburbs, at the foot of the Cerros Orientales, the mountains reaching up to 3,500 meters (11,500 feet) and running along the eastern edge of the city, it reaches 1,100 mm (43 in).
The rainfall pattern is influenced by the two zenith passages of the sun (that is, when it shines directly overhead in the sky at mid-day), and therefore there are two maxima in April-May and October-November and two minima from December to February and from June to September. However, the minimum in the latter season is not very reliable, in fact, the rains decrease in quantity, but not in frequency (it rains often anyway).




The average temperature of the coldest month (January) is of 13.5 °C (56.3 °F), that of the warmest month (April) is of 14.7 °C (58.5 °F). Here are the average temperatures.
Precipitation amounts to 795 millimeters (31.3 inches) per year: so, it is at an intermediate level. It ranges from 30 mm (1.2 in) in the driest month (January) to 105 mm (4.1 in) in the wettest one (October). Here is the average precipitation.
The sea temperature ranges from 26.5 °C (26.5 °F) in January, February, March to 29 °C (29 °F) in September, October. Here are the average sea temperatures.
On average, there are around 1630 sunshine hours per year. Here are the average sunshine hours per day.

Bogota - Weather by month

Based on the period 1991-2020
(January - February - March - April - May - June - July - August - September - October - November - December)

In January, the coldest month of the year, the average temperature is of 13.5 °C (56 °F), with a minimum of 6.6 °C (44 °F) and a maximum of 20.4 °C (68.7 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 1 °C (34 °F). However, in January 1995, it dropped to -2.4 °C (27.7 °F).
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 23 °C (73.5 °F). However, in January 2003, it reached 28.6 °C (83.5 °F).
Precipitation amounts to 30 mm (1.2 in), distributed over 8 days.
On average, there are 185 hours of sunshine per month, i.e. 6 hours per day.
The average humidity is 76%.
The average wind speed is 9 kph (5 kph).

In February, the average temperature is of 14.1 °C (57 °F), with a minimum of 7.7 °C (45.8 °F) and a maximum of 20.5 °C (68.9 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 2 °C (36 °F). However, in February 1995, it dropped to -6.4 °C (20.5 °F).
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 23.5 °C (74.5 °F). However, in February 2015, it reached 29 °C (84.2 °F).
Precipitation amounts to 45 mm (1.8 in), distributed over 11 days.
On average, there are 150 hours of sunshine per month, i.e. 5.5 hours per day.
The average humidity is 76%.
The average wind speed is 9 kph (5 kph).

In March, the average temperature is of 14.4 °C (58 °F), with a minimum of 8.8 °C (47.8 °F) and a maximum of 20.1 °C (68.1 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 3.5 °C (38.5 °F). However, in March 1991, it dropped to 0 °C (32 °F).
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 23 °C (73.5 °F). However, in March 2012, it reached 26.7 °C (80.1 °F).
Precipitation amounts to 65 mm (2.6 in), distributed over 14 days.
On average, there are 145 hours of sunshine per month, i.e. 4.5 hours per day.
The average humidity is 78%.
The average wind speed is 9 kph (5 kph).

In April, the warmest month of the year, the average temperature is of 14.7 °C (59 °F), with a minimum of 9.7 °C (49.4 °F) and a maximum of 19.8 °C (67.6 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 5.5 °C (41.5 °F). However, in April 1996, it dropped to 0.9 °C (33.6 °F).
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 23 °C (73.5 °F). However, in April 2003, it reached 29.2 °C (84.6 °F).
Precipitation amounts to 100 mm (3.9 in), distributed over 18 days.
On average, there are 110 hours of sunshine per month, i.e. 3.5 hours per day.
The average humidity is 80%.
The average wind speed is 8 kph (5 kph).

In May, the average temperature is of 14.7 °C (58 °F), with a minimum of 9.7 °C (49.5 °F) and a maximum of 19.6 °C (67.3 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 5.5 °C (41.5 °F). However, in May 1994, it dropped to 1 °C (33.8 °F).
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 22.5 °C (72.5 °F). However, in May 2002, it reached 25.8 °C (78.4 °F).
Precipitation amounts to 95 mm (3.7 in), distributed over 20 days.
On average, there are 110 hours of sunshine per month, i.e. 3.5 hours per day.
The average humidity is 80%.
The average wind speed is 8 kph (5 kph).

In June, the average temperature is of 14.2 °C (58 °F), with a minimum of 9.3 °C (48.7 °F) and a maximum of 19.2 °C (66.6 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 5.5 °C (42 °F). However, in June 2007, it dropped to 0.9 °C (33.6 °F).
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 22.5 °C (72 °F). However, in June 2002, it reached 26.4 °C (79.5 °F).
Precipitation amounts to 55 mm (2.2 in), distributed over 18 days.
On average, there are 110 hours of sunshine per month, i.e. 3.5 hours per day.
The average humidity is 77%.
The average wind speed is 10 kph (6 kph).

In July, the average temperature is of 13.8 °C (57 °F), with a minimum of 8.8 °C (47.8 °F) and a maximum of 18.8 °C (65.8 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 5 °C (41 °F). However, in July 2001, it dropped to 0.4 °C (32.7 °F).
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 22 °C (71.5 °F). However, in July 2002, it reached 29.2 °C (84.6 °F).
Precipitation amounts to 45 mm (1.8 in), distributed over 17 days.
On average, there are 135 hours of sunshine per month, i.e. 4.5 hours per day.
The average humidity is 75%.
The average wind speed is 10 kph (6 kph).

In August, the average temperature is of 13.8 °C (57 °F), with a minimum of 8.6 °C (47.4 °F) and a maximum of 19 °C (66.2 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 4 °C (39.5 °F). However, in August 1997, it dropped to 0 °C (32 °F).
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 21.5 °C (71 °F). However, in August 2014, it reached 24 °C (75.2 °F).
Precipitation amounts to 45 mm (1.8 in), distributed over 16 days.
On average, there are 140 hours of sunshine per month, i.e. 4.5 hours per day.
The average humidity is 75%.
The average wind speed is 10 kph (6 kph).

In September, the average temperature is of 13.7 °C (57 °F), with a minimum of 7.9 °C (46.3 °F) and a maximum of 19.5 °C (67.2 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 3 °C (38 °F). However, in September 1991, it dropped to 0 °C (32 °F).
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 23 °C (73 °F). However, in September 2000, it reached 25.8 °C (78.4 °F).
Precipitation amounts to 70 mm (2.8 in), distributed over 16 days.
On average, there are 120 hours of sunshine per month, i.e. 4 hours per day.
The average humidity is 75%.
The average wind speed is 9 kph (6 kph).

In October, the average temperature is of 14.1 °C (57 °F), with a minimum of 8.5 °C (47.2 °F) and a maximum of 19.7 °C (67.4 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 3.5 °C (38.5 °F). However, in October 1995, it dropped to 0 °C (32 °F).
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 22.5 °C (72 °F). However, in October 1999, it reached 25 °C (77 °F).
Precipitation amounts to 105 mm (4.1 in), distributed over 18 days.
On average, there are 120 hours of sunshine per month, i.e. 4 hours per day.
The average humidity is 79%.
The average wind speed is 8 kph (5 kph).

In November, the average temperature is of 14.2 °C (58 °F), with a minimum of 8.8 °C (47.8 °F) and a maximum of 19.7 °C (67.4 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 3.5 °C (38.5 °F). However, in November 1991, it dropped to 0 °C (32 °F).
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 22.5 °C (72.5 °F). However, in November 2010, it reached 27 °C (80.6 °F).
Precipitation amounts to 90 mm (3.5 in), distributed over 17 days.
On average, there are 130 hours of sunshine per month, i.e. 4.5 hours per day.
The average humidity is 81%.
The average wind speed is 8 kph (5 kph).

In December, the average temperature is of 13.8 °C (57 °F), with a minimum of 7.7 °C (45.9 °F) and a maximum of 20 °C (67.9 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 2.5 °C (36.5 °F). However, in December 1995, it dropped to -1.6 °C (29.1 °F).
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 22.5 °C (72.5 °F). However, in December 2019, it reached 27.1 °C (80.8 °F).
Precipitation amounts to 50 mm (2 in), distributed over 12 days.
On average, there are 165 hours of sunshine per month, i.e. 5.5 hours per day.
The average humidity is 78%.
The average wind speed is 8 kph (5 kph).