Bogota Weather in January
Colombia · January climate averages and travel tips
Avg high20°C (67°F)
Avg low10°C (49°F)
Rainfall58 mm (2.3 in)
RatingExcellent 9.1/10
Bogota in January sees daytime temperatures around 20°C (67°F), dropping to about 10°C (49°F) at night. The month is fairly dry, with about 58 mm (2.3 in) of rain spread over 12 days, one of the driest months of the year. You get roughly 11.8 hours of daylight and frequently cloudy skies.
Is January a good time to visit Bogota?
Yes — January is one of the best months to visit Bogota. The weather rates excellent (9.1/10) on our comfort score.
January weather at a glance
| Average high | 20°C (67°F) |
|---|---|
| Average low | 10°C (49°F) |
| Daily mean | 14°C (57°F) |
| Rainfall | 58 mm (2.3 in) |
| Rainy days (1 mm+) | 12 |
| Humidity | 75% |
| Cloud cover | 65% |
| Daylight | 11.8 hours |
| Est. sunshine | 4.5 hours/day |
| Wind | 4 km/h |
| vs December | 1°C warmer than December, with 46 mm less rain. |
What to pack for Bogota in January
- T-shirts plus a light layer for the evening
- a sweater for cool nights
- an umbrella or rain jacket
Bogota weather in other months
Jan20°C / 10°C58 mmExcellentFeb20°C / 10°C77 mmExcellentMar19°C / 10°C138 mmFairApr19°C / 10°C210 mmFairMay19°C / 10°C215 mmFairJun18°C / 9°C168 mmFairJul19°C / 9°C138 mmFairAug19°C / 9°C110 mmFairSep20°C / 9°C109 mmFairOct19°C / 10°C177 mmFairNov18°C / 10°C169 mmFairDec19°C / 10°C104 mmFair
← DecemberBest time to visit BogotaFebruary →
Nearby in January
- Medellin24°C · 127 mm
- Cali30°C · 64 mm
- Cartagena30°C · 7 mm
- Barranquilla30°C · 4 mm
- Maracaibo34°C · 9 mm
- Quito16°C · 139 mm
Where else is good in January? See where to go in January.