May 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 0 sunny days in May. However, expect about 16 rainy days, and total monthly rainfall of approximately 156 mm. The weather is changeable so pack for every eventuality. Search flightsin one click on Avionero.
Average weather
☀️
+66°F
Avg. max. temperature
+45°F
Min.
+75°F
Max.
156 mm
Total precipitation
81%
Avg. humidity
1 m/s
Avg. wind
0 ☀️
Sunny Days
4 ⛅️
Cloudy
16 🌦
Rainy
Our opinion: Bogota has OK weather in May.
Average temperature in Bogota in May
Here are the expected maximum, average and minimum temperatures in Bogota for May based on the historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
The expected average maximum temperature in May is +70°F with a maximum of +75°F and a minimum of +50°F.
The average maximum temperature goes down 7% by the end of the month, compared with the beginning of the month, from +70°F to +68°F.
Is Bogota warm or cold in May?
Bogota is typically mild in May.
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 +52°F.
Pack a light jacket as it will be warm in the day and cool in the evenings.
Take a look at how May is compared to other months in Bogota:
Climate in Bogota in May
Bogota weather looks like this, on average, in May and the surrounding months.
April
May
June
Avg. temperature
+66°F
+66°F
+66°F
Min. temperature
+43°F
+45°F
+46°F
Max. temperature
+73°F
+75°F
+73°F
Rainfall
219 mm
156 mm
54 mm
Wind
1 m/s
1 m/s
1 m/s
Humidity
81%
81%
78%
Air pressure
1023 HPa
1024 HPa
1024 HPa
Sunny days
0
0
0
Cloudy days
2
4
10
Rainy days
17
16
14
Snowy days
0
0
0
May weather is still as ok as in April.The temperature levels stay the same in the area of +66°F for average maximum temperature during the day.As May arrives, the amount of rainfall goes down. On average, the rainfall volume decreases from 219 mm to 156 mm.Humidity levels don’t change as the month goes on, averaging around 81%.The average wind speed doesn’t change much during May, staying around 1 m/s.The amount of sunny days stay about the same, averaging 0 sunny days during the month.
Wind speed in Bogota in May 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 May, going from 2 m/s to 2 m/s over the course of the month.
Rain
Amount of rainfall in mm during May in Bogota based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
Total precipitation in May is about 123 mm, with a 68% chance of rain on a typical day. The maximum amount of rainfall per day is around 29 mm, which is moderate rain.May is a pretty wet month with over 21 rainy days, so don’t forget to pack an umbrella, raincoat, and a pair of wellies.
Here’s how May 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 May in Bogota?
This is the weather in Bogota in May 2023:
1 May
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+69°F
2 May
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+71°F
3 May
☁️
+72°F
4 May
☀️
+71°F
5 May
☁️
+71°F
6 May
☁️
+69°F
7 May
☁️
+75°F
8 May
☁️
+70°F
9 May
☁️
+71°F
10 May
🌧️
+67°F
11 May
🌧️
+69°F
12 May
🌧️
+70°F
13 May
☁️
+70°F
14 May
☁️
+69°F
15 May
🌧️
+69°F
16 May
☁️
+68°F
17 May
🌧️
+69°F
18 May
☁️
+72°F
19 May
☁️
+73°F
20 May
☁️
+69°F
21 May
☁️
+65°F
22 May
🌧️
+65°F
23 May
🌧️
+67°F
24 May
🌧️
+69°F
25 May
🌧️
+68°F
26 May
☁️
+61°F
27 May
☁️
+68°F
28 May
🌧️
+70°F
29 May
☁️
+68°F
30 May
☁️
+67°F
31 May
☁️
+68°F
In May 2023 Bogota had 1 sunny days, 20 cloudy days, and 10 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was +70°F, with an absolute maximum of +75°F and a minimum of +61°F. The average humidity was 83%, with a maximum of 100% and a minimum of 45%. The average wind speed was 2 m/s, with a maximum of 9 m/s and a minimum of 0 m/s.
Are you planning a trip in May?
Climate Change Over the Years
This is how Bogota climate has changed over the last 43 years.
The climate in Bogota in May 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 May:
Is May a good time to visit Bogota?
It’s always a good time to visit Bogota, but the weather is changeable in May, so plan a mix of indoor and outdoor activities and exploring, and pack for every eventuality.
Can you sunbathe in Bogota in May?
May 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 May?
Bogota is often rainy in May. You may get a bit damp when outside, so pack an umbrella, and maybe even a raincoat.
Is it sunny in Bogota in May?
Usually, it’s not very sunny in Bogota in May, 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.