January 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 January. However, expect about 21 rainy days, and total monthly rainfall of approximately 155 mm. The weather is changeable so pack for every eventuality. Search flightsin one click on Avionero.
Good to know:
January is usually the coldest month of the year in Bogota;
Average weather
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+66°F
Avg. max. temperature
+37°F
Min.
+84°F
Max.
155 mm
Total precipitation
79%
Avg. humidity
1 m/s
Avg. wind
1 ☀️
Sunny Days
4 ⛅️
Cloudy
21 🌦
Rainy
Our opinion: Bogota has OK weather in January.
Average temperature in Bogota in January
Here are the expected maximum, average and minimum temperatures in Bogota for January based on the historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
The expected average maximum temperature in January is +68°F with a maximum of +84°F and a minimum of +37°F.
The average maximum temperature goes up 8% by the end of the month, compared with the beginning of the month, from +63°F to +66°F.
Is Bogota warm or cold in January?
Bogota is typically mild in January.
Maximum temperatures go up compared to the previous month from +66°F to +66°F. The minimum temperature also goes up from +50°F to +50°F.
Pack a light jacket as it will be warm in the day and cool in the evenings.
January is the coldest month in Bogota, here is the comparison with other months:
Climate in Bogota in January
Bogota weather looks like this, on average, in January and the surrounding months.
December
January
February
Avg. temperature
+66°F
+66°F
+66°F
Min. temperature
+41°F
+37°F
+39°F
Max. temperature
+88°F
+84°F
+75°F
Rainfall
174 mm
155 mm
179 mm
Wind
1 m/s
1 m/s
1 m/s
Humidity
80%
79%
79%
Air pressure
1023 HPa
1023 HPa
1023 HPa
Sunny days
0
1
0
Cloudy days
3
4
2
Rainy days
20
21
18
Snowy days
0
0
0
January weather is still as ok as in December.The temperature levels stay the same in the area of +66°F for average maximum temperature during the day.As January arrives, the amount of rainfall goes down. On average, the rainfall volume decreases from 174 mm to 155 mm.It feels drier, as humidity decreases from 80% to 79%.The average wind speed doesn’t change much during January, staying around 1 m/s.The good news is there are likely to be more sunny days in January, from 0 to 1.
February brings much the same weather, it remains ok.
Wind speed in Bogota in January 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 increasing during January, going from 2 m/s to 2 m/s over the course of the month.
Rain
Amount of rainfall in mm during January in Bogota based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
Total precipitation in January is about 223 mm, with a 84% chance of rain on a typical day. The maximum amount of rainfall per day is around 18 mm, which is considered light rain.January 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 January 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 January in Bogota?
This is the weather in Bogota in January 2023:
1 January
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+63°F
2 January
🌧️
+65°F
3 January
🌧️
+66°F
4 January
🌧️
+84°F
5 January
🌧️
+65°F
6 January
🌧️
+66°F
7 January
🌧️
+85°F
8 January
🌧️
+83°F
9 January
🌧️
+82°F
10 January
🌧️
+62°F
11 January
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+65°F
12 January
🌧️
+64°F
13 January
☁️
+67°F
14 January
🌧️
+66°F
15 January
☁️
+66°F
16 January
🌧️
+66°F
17 January
🌧️
+65°F
18 January
🌧️
+64°F
19 January
🌧️
+66°F
20 January
🌧️
+64°F
21 January
🌧️
+68°F
22 January
☁️
+66°F
23 January
☁️
+64°F
24 January
☁️
+66°F
25 January
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+69°F
26 January
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+71°F
27 January
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+72°F
28 January
🌫️
+68°F
29 January
☀️
+68°F
30 January
🌧️
+68°F
31 January
🌧️
+66°F
In January 2023 Bogota had 4 sunny days, 6 cloudy days, and 19 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was +68°F, with an absolute maximum of +84°F and a minimum of +61°F. The average humidity was 79%, with a maximum of 100% and a minimum of 19%. The average wind speed was 2 m/s, with a maximum of 8 m/s and a minimum of 0 m/s.
Are you planning a trip in January?
Climate Change Over the Years
This is how Bogota climate has changed over the last 43 years.
The climate in Bogota in January 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 January:
Is January a good time to visit Bogota?
It’s always a good time to visit Bogota, but the weather is changeable in January, so plan a mix of indoor and outdoor activities and exploring, and pack for every eventuality.
Can you sunbathe in Bogota in January?
January 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 January?
Bogota is often rainy in January. You may get a bit damp when outside, so pack an umbrella, and maybe even a raincoat.
Is it sunny in Bogota in January?
Usually, it’s not very sunny in Bogota in January, 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.