Weather for Bogota in August is typically good with an average maximum temperature of +68°F during the day, and approximately 0 sunny days monthly. Typically, there are about 10 rainy days with the total average precipitation that falls in August around 35 mm. Expect good weather and pack accordingly to enjoy the outdoors. Search flightsin one click on Avionero.
Good to know:
August is usually the driest month of the year in Bogota
Average weather
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+68°F
Avg. max. temperature
+45°F
Min.
+91°F
Max.
35 mm
Total precipitation
74%
Avg. humidity
2 m/s
Avg. wind
0 ☀️
Sunny Days
15 ⛅️
Cloudy
10 🌦
Rainy
Our opinion: Bogota has good weather in August.
Average temperature in Bogota in August
Here are the expected maximum, average and minimum temperatures in Bogota for August based on the historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
The expected average maximum temperature in August is +72°F with a maximum of +77°F and a minimum of +50°F.
The average maximum temperature goes up 20% by the end of the month, compared with the beginning of the month, from +68°F to +73°F.
Is Bogota warm or cold in August?
Bogota is typically mild in August.
Maximum temperatures go up compared to the previous month from +66°F to +68°F. The minimum temperature also goes up from +52°F to +52°F.
Pack a light jacket as it will be warm in the day and cool in the evenings.
August is one of the warmest months in Bogota, here is the comparison with other months:
Climate in Bogota in August
Bogota weather looks like this, on average, in August and the surrounding months.
July
August
September
Avg. temperature
+66°F
+68°F
+68°F
Min. temperature
+43°F
+45°F
+43°F
Max. temperature
+90°F
+91°F
+90°F
Rainfall
31 mm
35 mm
87 mm
Wind
2 m/s
2 m/s
1 m/s
Humidity
75%
74%
75%
Air pressure
1024 HPa
1024 HPa
1024 HPa
Sunny days
0
0
0
Cloudy days
15
15
7
Rainy days
11
10
13
Snowy days
0
0
0
August often has better weather than July.It’s getting warmer as August arrives. The average maximum temperature goes up from +66°F to +68°F during the day.Prepare for more rain. Average rainfall goes from 31 mm to 35 mm.It feels drier, as humidity decreases from 75% to 74%.The average wind speed doesn’t change much during August, staying around 2 m/s.The amount of sunny days stay about the same, averaging 0 sunny days during the month.
Next month (September) brings a further decline in the weather.
Wind speed in Bogota in August based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
The average wind speed is 2 m/s getting up to 4 m/s which is a light breeze; barely moving the tree leaves.
The average wind speed in Bogota is gradually increasing during August, going from 3 m/s to 4 m/s over the course of the month.
Rain
Amount of rainfall in mm during August in Bogota based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
Total precipitation in August is about 22 mm, with a 39% chance of rain on a typical day. The maximum amount of rainfall per day is around 4 mm, which is considered light rain.August is a pretty wet month with over 12 rainy days, so don’t forget to pack an umbrella, raincoat, and a pair of wellies.
Here’s how August is compared with other months in the amount of precipitation, total mm:
Bogota wettest month is November, where a typical day has a 50% chance of precipitation and 229 mm of rainfall per day. July, on the other hand, is the driest month with a mere 35% chance of precipitation and 31 mm of rainfall per day.
How was the weather last August in Bogota?
This is the weather in Bogota in August 2023:
1 August
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+69°F
2 August
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+69°F
3 August
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+72°F
4 August
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+73°F
5 August
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+71°F
6 August
☁️
+69°F
7 August
☁️
+72°F
8 August
☁️
+70°F
9 August
☁️
+71°F
10 August
☀️
+71°F
11 August
☁️
+70°F
12 August
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+72°F
13 August
☁️
+69°F
14 August
☁️
+74°F
15 August
🌧️
+69°F
16 August
☁️
+72°F
17 August
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+77°F
18 August
☁️
+71°F
19 August
🌧️
+72°F
20 August
🌧️
+70°F
21 August
🌧️
+67°F
22 August
☁️
+66°F
23 August
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+74°F
24 August
☁️
+71°F
25 August
☁️
+72°F
26 August
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+74°F
27 August
☁️
+73°F
28 August
☀️
+73°F
29 August
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+75°F
30 August
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+72°F
31 August
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+73°F
In August 2023 Bogota had 6 sunny days, 20 cloudy days, and 5 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was +72°F, with an absolute maximum of +77°F and a minimum of +66°F. The average humidity was 77%, with a maximum of 100% and a minimum of 37%. The average wind speed was 2 m/s, with a maximum of 8 m/s and a minimum of 0 m/s.
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Climate Change Over the Years
This is how Bogota climate has changed over the last 43 years.
The climate in Bogota in August has not changed that much over the last 43 years.
The average temperature was the lowest in 1986 (+65°F) and the highest in 2020 (+73°F). The driest year was 1980 with only 1098 mm of rainfall, and the wettest year was 2022 with 2466 mm.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions about the weather in Bogota in August:
Is August a good time to visit Bogota?
August is a really good time to go to Bogota. The weather is nice so plan your packing around outdoor activities and exploring. Check out other good time to visit Bogota.
Can you sunbathe in Bogota in August?
August has mild temperatures in Bogota. Not ideal for sunbathing, but still good for daytime outdoor activities, but plan for cool evenings. Pack a light jacket and shorts!
Is Bogota rainy in August?
Bogota is usually dry in August. Plan your packing around outdoor activities and exploring.
Is it sunny in Bogota in August?
Usually, it’s not very sunny in Bogota in August, often it’s pretty cloudy. Pack for any eventuality; layering can help reduce the number of bulky items needed.
Other cities in Colombia
Check out the weather for other cities in Colombia.
For this page, we’ve looked at the typical weather in Bogota, based on historical hourly weather data from January 1, 1979, to December 31, 2023.
For past dates, we show actual recorded data at the location at that time. Forecasts are based on recorded weather during that day of the year, averaged over the total years for which we have records (unless stated otherwise). The daily temperature is the highest recorded temperature in the shadow during that day.