Climate Insights for Bogota
Climate Overview
The climate in Bogota is temperate. The average annual temperature is 14°C and approximately 1,282 mm of precipitation falls per year. Bogota receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Bogota sits near the equator, so seasonal temperature differences are minimal throughout the year.The climate in Bogota is temperate. The average annual temperature is 56°F and approximately 50.5 in of precipitation falls per year. Bogota receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Bogota sits near the equator, so seasonal temperature differences are minimal throughout the year.
Temperature
Bogota sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from 9°C to 20°C. February is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 20°C with a mean of 14°C. January is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 9°C and an average of 14°C. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 9°C between overnight lows and afternoon highs.Bogota sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from 48°F to 67°F. February is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 67°F with a mean of 57°F. January is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 48°F and an average of 57°F. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 16°F between overnight lows and afternoon highs.
Precipitation
Bogota is a fairly wet location, receiving approximately 1,282 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 107 mm per month. The wettest month is April, averaging 194 mm of rainfall. March and November also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is August, with just 45 mm. That's 149 mm less than April, the wettest month. Precipitation varies noticeably between seasons, with the first half (January to June) of the year generally seeing more rainfall.Bogota is a fairly wet location, receiving approximately 50.5 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 4.2 in per month. The wettest month is April, averaging 7.6 in of rainfall. March and November also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is August, with just 1.8 in. That's 5.9 in less than April, the wettest month. Precipitation varies noticeably between seasons, with the first half (January to June) of the year generally seeing more rainfall.
Wind
Bogota is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 6km/h. For context, sustained winds below 12km/h are generally light, while anything above 25km/h is considered strong. The windiest month is July, averaging 7km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in November, with average winds dropping to 4km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 3km/h gap between the calmest and windiest months. Wind tends to pick up during the summer months. The seasonal averages are 5km/h in winter, 5km/h in spring, 7km/h in summer, 5km/h in autumn.Bogota is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 3mph. For context, sustained winds below 7mph are generally light, while anything above 16mph is considered strong. The windiest month is July, averaging 5mph, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in November, with average winds dropping to 2mph, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 3mph gap between the calmest and windiest months. Wind tends to pick up during the summer months. The seasonal averages are 3mph in winter, 3mph in spring, 4mph in summer, 3mph in autumn.
Monthly Climate Data
The table below shows monthly climate averages for Bogota based on historical weather data. Min and max temperatures represent typical overnight lows and afternoon highs for each month, shown in degrees Celsius (°C). Precipitation is measured in millimetres (mm) and indicates the average total rainfall per month. Wind speed is the average sustained speed in kilometres per hour (km/h). All values are based on averages from over 10 years of historical weather data. The current month is highlighted for quick reference.The table below shows monthly climate averages for Bogota based on historical weather data. Min and max temperatures represent typical overnight lows and afternoon highs for each month, shown in degrees Fahrenheit (°F). Precipitation is measured in millimetres (mm) and indicates the average total rainfall per month. Wind speed is the average sustained speed in miles per hour (mph). All values are based on averages from over 10 years of historical weather data. The current month is highlighted for quick reference.