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Bogota in December: Weather, Average temperature and Climate

Planning a trip and want to know what the weather in Bogota in December will be like? Take a look at our weather guide for Bogota, based on historical data.
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December

Weather in Bogota in December 2024

OK Weather
Mild
🌧️
Rainy
December could be a good time to visit Bogota, as the weather is generally fine. The average high temperature is around +66°F, and there are typically 1 sunny days in December. However, expect about 18 rainy days, and total monthly rainfall of approximately 176 mm. The weather is changeable so pack for every eventuality. Search flights in one click on Avionero.

Average weather

☀️
+66°F
Avg. max. temperature
+41°F
Min.
+88°F
Max.
176 mm
Total precipitation
80%
Avg. humidity
1 m/s
Avg. wind
1 ☀️
Sunny Days
12 ⛅️
Cloudy
18 🌦
Rainy
Our opinion: Bogota has OK weather in December.

Average temperature in Bogota in December

Here are the expected maximum, average and minimum temperatures in Bogota for December based on the historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data

Going from a maximum of +70°F during the day to a minimum of +43°F during the night, the temperature in December averages around +66°F.

The average maximum temperature goes down 7% by the end of the month, compared with the beginning of the month, from +66°F to +64°F.

Is Bogota warm or cold in December?

Bogota is typically mild in December.

Maximum temperatures go up compared to the previous month from +66°F to +66°F. The minimum temperature also goes up from +52°F to +50°F.

Pack a light jacket as it will be warm in the day and cool in the evenings.

December is one of the warmest months in Bogota, here is the comparison with other months:

Climate in Bogota in December

Bogota weather looks like this, on average, in December and the surrounding months.
NovemberDecemberJanuary
Avg. temperature
+66°F+66°F+66°F
Min. temperature
+41°F+41°F+39°F
Max. temperature
+88°F+88°F+79°F
Rainfall
233 mm176 mm153 mm
Wind
1 m/s1 m/s1 m/s
Humidity
82%80%78%
Air pressure
1022 HPa1022 HPa1022 HPa
Sunny days
011
Cloudy days
81213
Rainy days
221817
Snowy days
000

December weather is still as ok as in November. The temperature levels stay the same in the area of +66°F for average maximum temperature during the day. As December arrives, the amount of rainfall goes down. On average, the rainfall volume decreases from 233 mm to 176 mm. It feels drier, as humidity decreases from 82% to 80%. The average wind speed doesn’t change much during December, staying around 1 m/s. The good news is there are likely to be more sunny days in December, from 0 to 1.

January brings much the same weather, it remains ok.

Wind

Wind speed in Bogota in December based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data

The average wind speed is 2 m/s getting up to 3 m/s which is a light breeze; barely moving the tree leaves.

The average wind speed in Bogota is gradually decreasing during December, going from 3 m/s to 1 m/s over the course of the month.

Rain

Amount of rainfall in mm during December in Bogota based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
A chance of rain on a typical day in December stands at 84%, leading to total precipitation of around 177 mm. The maximum amount of rainfall per day is around 18 mm, which is considered light rain. December is a pretty wet month with over 26 rainy days, so don’t forget to pack an umbrella, raincoat, and a pair of wellies.
Here’s how December is compared with other months in the amount of precipitation, total mm:
Bogota wettest month is November, where a typical day has a 73% chance of precipitation and 233 mm of rainfall per day. July, on the other hand, is the driest month with a mere 10% chance of precipitation and 30 mm of rainfall per day.

How was the weather last December in Bogota?

This is the weather in Bogota in December 2023:
1 December
☁️
+67°F
2 December
🌧️
+67°F
3 December
🌧️
+64°F
4 December
🌧️
+64°F
5 December
🌧️
+64°F
6 December
🌧️
+63°F
7 December
🌧️
+61°F
8 December
🌧️
+64°F
9 December
🌧️
+66°F
10 December
🌧️
+65°F
11 December
☁️
+65°F
12 December
☁️
+64°F
13 December
🌧️
+63°F
14 December
☁️
+65°F
15 December
☁️
+70°F
16 December
☀️
+68°F
17 December
☀️
+67°F
18 December
🌧️
+65°F
19 December
☀️
+67°F
20 December
☁️
+68°F
21 December
☀️
+68°F
22 December
☁️
+68°F
23 December
☀️
+67°F
24 December
☀️
+68°F
25 December
🌧️
+68°F
26 December
🌧️
+67°F
27 December
🌧️
+68°F
28 December
🌧️
+66°F
29 December
🌧️
+66°F
30 December
☁️
+67°F
31 December
🌧️
+64°F
In December 2023 Bogota had 6 sunny days, 8 cloudy days, and 17 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was +66°F, with an absolute maximum of +70°F and a minimum of +61°F. The average humidity was 79%, with a maximum of 100% and a minimum of 23%. The average wind speed was 2 m/s, with a maximum of 9 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 December has not changed that much over the last 43 years.

The average temperature was the lowest in 1983 (+68°F) and the highest in 2009 (+75°F). The driest year was 2015 with only 44 mm of rainfall, and the wettest year was 2008 with 346 mm.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions about the weather in Bogota in December:

Is December a good time to visit Bogota?

It’s always a good time to visit Bogota, but the weather is changeable in December, so plan a mix of indoor and outdoor activities and exploring, and pack for every eventuality.

Can you sunbathe in Bogota in December?

December 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 December?

Bogota is often rainy in December. You may get a bit damp when outside, so pack an umbrella, and maybe even a raincoat.

Is it sunny in Bogota in December?

Usually, it’s not very sunny in Bogota in December, 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.

Monthly weather in Bogota

Source of the data

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, 2022.

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.