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.
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.
does not shine very often, however, it shines a little more often in the driest period, from December to February. Also,
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
, 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
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 best time to visit Bogotá runs from December to February, since it is the one in which the rains are less frequent and the sun shines more often. It must be said that at night it can get a bit colder than in the rest of the year, and fog forms more often.
. Here are the average temperatures.
January, the coldest month of the year, is generally a mild month. However, there are remarkable differences between night and day. The average temperature is of
13.5 °C, with a minimum of
6.6 °C and a maximum of
20.4 °C.
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around
1 °C. However, it dropped to
-2.4 °C in January 1995.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around
23 °C. However, it reached
28.6 °C in January 2003.
Precipitation amounts to
30 mm, distributed over 8 days.
The day lasts on average 11 hours and 55 minutes.
There are on average 6 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 51% of the time.
The average humidity is 76%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is of
8.8 kph.
February is generally a mild month. The average temperature is of
14.1 °C, with a minimum of
7.7 °C and a maximum of
20.5 °C.
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around
2 °C. However, it dropped to
-6.4 °C in February 1995.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around
23.5 °C. However, it reached
29 °C in February 2015.
Precipitation amounts to
45 mm, distributed over 11 days.
The day lasts on average 12 hours and 0 minutes.
There are on average 5.5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 45% of the time.
The average humidity is 76%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is of
8.8 kph.
March is generally a mild month. The average temperature is of
14.4 °C, with a minimum of
8.8 °C and a maximum of
20.1 °C.
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around
3.5 °C. However, it dropped to
0 °C in March 1991.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around
23 °C. However, it reached
26.7 °C in March 2012.
Precipitation amounts to
65 mm, distributed over 14 days.
The day lasts on average 12 hours and 5 minutes.
There are on average 4.5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 38% of the time.
The average humidity is 78%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is of
8.5 kph.
April, the warmest month of the year, is generally a very mild month. The average temperature is of
14.7 °C, with a minimum of
9.7 °C and a maximum of
19.8 °C.
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around
5.5 °C. However, it dropped to
0.9 °C in April 1996.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around
23 °C. However, it reached
29.2 °C in April 2003.
Precipitation amounts to
100 mm, distributed over 18 days.
The day lasts on average 12 hours and 10 minutes.
There are on average 3.5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 30% of the time.
The average humidity is 80%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is of
8.2 kph.
May is generally a very mild month. The average temperature is of
14.7 °C, with a minimum of
9.7 °C and a maximum of
19.6 °C.
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around
5.5 °C. However, it dropped to
1 °C in May 1994.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around
22.5 °C. However, it reached
25.8 °C in May 2002.
Precipitation amounts to
95 mm, distributed over 20 days.
The day lasts on average 12 hours and 20 minutes.
There are on average 3.5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 29% of the time.
The average humidity is 80%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is of
8.1 kph.
June is generally a mild month. The average temperature is of
14.2 °C, with a minimum of
9.3 °C and a maximum of
19.2 °C.
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around
5.5 °C. However, it dropped to
0.9 °C in June 2007.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around
22.5 °C. However, it reached
26.4 °C in June 2002.
Precipitation amounts to
55 mm, distributed over 18 days.
The day lasts on average 12 hours and 25 minutes.
There are on average 3.5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 30% of the time.
The average humidity is 77%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is of
9.6 kph.
July is generally a mild month. The average temperature is of
13.8 °C, with a minimum of
8.8 °C and a maximum of
18.8 °C.
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around
5 °C. However, it dropped to
0.4 °C in July 2001.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around
22 °C. However, it reached
29.2 °C in July 2002.
Precipitation amounts to
45 mm, distributed over 17 days.
The day lasts on average 12 hours and 25 minutes.
There are on average 4.5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 36% of the time.
The average humidity is 75%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is of
10.1 kph.
August is generally a mild month. The average temperature is of
13.8 °C, with a minimum of
8.6 °C and a maximum of
19 °C.
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around
4 °C. However, it dropped to
0 °C in August 1997.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around
21.5 °C. However, it reached
24 °C in August 2014.
Precipitation amounts to
45 mm, distributed over 16 days.
The day lasts on average 12 hours and 20 minutes.
There are on average 4.5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 36% of the time.
The average humidity is 75%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is of
10.1 kph.
September is generally a mild month. The average temperature is of
13.7 °C, with a minimum of
7.9 °C and a maximum of
19.5 °C.
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around
3 °C. However, it dropped to
0 °C in September 1991.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around
23 °C. However, it reached
25.8 °C in September 2000.
Precipitation amounts to
70 mm, distributed over 16 days.
The day lasts on average 12 hours and 5 minutes.
There are on average 4 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 33% of the time.
The average humidity is 75%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is of
9.1 kph.
October is generally a mild month. The average temperature is of
14.1 °C, with a minimum of
8.5 °C and a maximum of
19.7 °C.
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around
3.5 °C. However, it dropped to
0 °C in October 1995.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around
22.5 °C. However, it reached
25 °C in October 1999.
Precipitation amounts to
105 mm, distributed over 18 days.
The day lasts on average 12 hours and 0 minutes.
There are on average 4 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 33% of the time.
The average humidity is 79%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is of
8.3 kph.
November is generally a mild month. The average temperature is of
14.2 °C, with a minimum of
8.8 °C and a maximum of
19.7 °C.
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around
3.5 °C. However, it dropped to
0 °C in November 1991.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around
22.5 °C. However, it reached
27 °C in November 2010.
Precipitation amounts to
90 mm, distributed over 17 days.
The day lasts on average 11 hours and 55 minutes.
There are on average 4.5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 37% of the time.
The average humidity is 81%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is of
7.7 kph.
December is generally a mild month. The average temperature is of
13.8 °C, with a minimum of
7.7 °C and a maximum of
20 °C.
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around
2.5 °C. However, it dropped to
-1.6 °C in December 1995.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around
22.5 °C. However, it reached
27.1 °C in December 2019.
Precipitation amounts to
50 mm, distributed over 12 days.
The day lasts on average 11 hours and 55 minutes.
There are on average 5.5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 45% of the time.
The average humidity is 78%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is of
8.5 kph.