Climate Insights for Bogotá

The climate in Bogotá is temperate. The average annual temperature is 12°C and approximately 294mm of precipitation falls per year. December is the wettest month, receiving around 33mm of rainfall. Bogotá sits near the equator, so seasonal temperature differences are minimal throughout the year. Light snow can occur between February and February.

Bogotá has relatively stable temperatures year-round, staying within a 9°C range. June is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 15°C with a mean of 15°C. March is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 6°C and an average of 9°C. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 3°C between highs and lows. The sharpest temperature change occurs between January and February, with a 4°C shift in average temperatures.

Bogotá is a quite dry location, receiving approximately 294mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 24mm per month. The wettest month is January, averaging 33mm of rainfall. February and July also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is May, with just 2mm. That's 31mm less than January, the wettest month. Rainfall is heavily concentrated in certain months, creating a distinct wet and dry season. Visitors should plan around these patterns, as the difference between peak and low months is dramatic. Light snowfall can occur between February and February, totalling around 33cm annually. February is the snowiest month with approximately 33cm.

Bogotá is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 8km/h. For context, sustained winds below 12km/h are generally light, while anything above 25km/h is considered strong. The windiest month is September, averaging 13km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in March, with average winds dropping to 3km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. Wind speeds vary significantly across the year, with a 10km/h difference between the calmest and windiest months. This level of variation is worth factoring into travel plans.

It is currently summer in Bogotá, which began on June 21, 2026. Bogotá sits near the equator, so the traditional four-season cycle is less pronounced — temperatures remain relatively stable year-round. The warmest period peaks in June at around 15°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in March near 6°C. Autumn is next, beginning on September 23, 2026 — 17 days from now.

The table below shows monthly climate averages for Bogotá 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. Snow is measured in centimetres (cm) and reflects average monthly snowfall accumulation. 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.