October could be a good time to visit Bogota, as the weather is generally fine. The average high temperature is around +68°F, and there are typically 0 sunny days in October. However, expect about 14 rainy days, and total monthly rainfall of approximately 214 mm. The weather is changeable so pack for every eventuality. Search flightsin one click on Avionero.
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October is usually the hottest month of the year in Bogota;
Average weather
☀️
+68°F
Avg. max. temperature
+3°F
Min.
+90°F
Max.
214 mm
Total precipitation
80%
Avg. humidity
1 m/s
Avg. wind
0 ☀️
Sunny Days
2 ⛅️
Cloudy
14 🌦
Rainy
Our opinion: Bogota has OK weather in October.
Average temperature in Bogota in October
Here are the expected maximum, average and minimum temperatures in Bogota for October based on the historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
The expected average maximum temperature in October is +70°F with a maximum of +75°F and a minimum of +50°F.
The average maximum temperature goes down 21% by the end of the month, compared with the beginning of the month, from +72°F to +66°F.
Is Bogota warm or cold in October?
Bogota is typically mild in October.
Maximum temperatures go up compared to the previous month from +68°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.
October is the hottest month in Bogota, here is the comparison with other months:
Climate in Bogota in October
Bogota weather looks like this, on average, in October and the surrounding months.
September
October
November
Avg. temperature
+68°F
+68°F
+66°F
Min. temperature
+43°F
+3°F
+41°F
Max. temperature
+90°F
+90°F
+88°F
Rainfall
87 mm
214 mm
229 mm
Wind
1 m/s
1 m/s
1 m/s
Humidity
75%
80%
82%
Air pressure
1024 HPa
1023 HPa
1022 HPa
Sunny days
0
0
0
Cloudy days
7
2
1
Rainy days
13
14
15
Snowy days
0
0
0
October weather is still as ok as in September.The temperature levels stay the same in the area of +68°F for average maximum temperature during the day.Prepare for more rain. Average rainfall goes from 87 mm to 214 mm.Humidity rises from 75% to 80%.The average wind speed doesn’t change much during October, staying around 1 m/s.The amount of sunny days stay about the same, averaging 0 sunny days during the month.
November brings much the same weather, it remains ok.
Wind speed in Bogota in October 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 October, going from 2 m/s to 1 m/s over the course of the month.
Rain
Amount of rainfall in mm during October in Bogota based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
Total precipitation in October is about 64 mm, with a 77% chance of rain on a typical day. The maximum amount of rainfall per day is around 8 mm, which is considered light rain.October is a pretty wet month with over 24 rainy days, so don’t forget to pack an umbrella, raincoat, and a pair of wellies.
Here’s how October 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 October in Bogota?
This is the weather in Bogota in October 2023:
1 October
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+72°F
2 October
☁️
+73°F
3 October
☁️
+72°F
4 October
☁️
+68°F
5 October
☁️
+70°F
6 October
🌧️
+65°F
7 October
☀️
+72°F
8 October
🌧️
+68°F
9 October
🌧️
+72°F
10 October
🌧️
+68°F
11 October
☁️
+70°F
12 October
☀️
+74°F
13 October
☁️
+69°F
14 October
☁️
+68°F
15 October
☁️
+70°F
16 October
☁️
+68°F
17 October
☁️
+70°F
18 October
☁️
+71°F
19 October
☁️
+71°F
20 October
☀️
+68°F
21 October
☁️
+64°F
22 October
🌧️
+65°F
23 October
☁️
+71°F
24 October
☁️
+67°F
25 October
☁️
+67°F
26 October
🌧️
+69°F
27 October
🌧️
+66°F
28 October
🌧️
+67°F
29 October
🌧️
+68°F
30 October
🌧️
+67°F
31 October
🌧️
+67°F
In October 2023 Bogota had 3 sunny days, 17 cloudy days, and 11 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was +70°F, with an absolute maximum of +75°F and a minimum of +64°F. The average humidity was 79%, with a maximum of 100% and a minimum of 40%. 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 October?
Climate Change Over the Years
This is how Bogota climate has changed over the last 43 years.
The climate in Bogota in October 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 October:
Is October a good time to visit Bogota?
It’s always a good time to visit Bogota, but the weather is changeable in October, so plan a mix of indoor and outdoor activities and exploring, and pack for every eventuality.
Can you sunbathe in Bogota in October?
October 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 October?
Bogota is often rainy in October. You may get a bit damp when outside, so pack an umbrella, and maybe even a raincoat.
Is it sunny in Bogota in October?
Usually, it’s not very sunny in Bogota in October, 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.