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Bogota in October: Weather, Average temperature and Climate

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

Weather in Bogota in October 2024

OK Weather
Mild
🌧️
Rainy
October 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 October. However, expect about 20 rainy days, and total monthly rainfall of approximately 217 mm. The weather is changeable so pack for every eventuality. Search flights in one click on Avionero.

Average weather

☀️
+66°F
Avg. max. temperature
+3°F
Min.
+90°F
Max.
217 mm
Total precipitation
80%
Avg. humidity
1 m/s
Avg. wind
0 ☀️
Sunny Days
11 ⛅️
Cloudy
20 🌦
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

Going from a maximum of +82°F during the day to a minimum of +48°F during the night, the temperature in October averages around +66°F.

The average maximum temperature goes up 11% by the end of the month, compared with the beginning of the month, from +64°F to +68°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 +66°F. The minimum temperature also goes down 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 October is compared to other months in Bogota:

Climate in Bogota in October

Bogota weather looks like this, on average, in October and the surrounding months.
SeptemberOctoberNovember
Avg. temperature
+68°F+66°F+66°F
Min. temperature
+43°F+3°F+41°F
Max. temperature
+90°F+90°F+88°F
Rainfall
88 mm217 mm233 mm
Wind
1 m/s1 m/s1 m/s
Humidity
75%80%82%
Air pressure
1024 HPa1023 HPa1022 HPa
Sunny days
000
Cloudy days
21118
Rainy days
92022
Snowy days
000

October typically has worse weather conditions compared to September. It’s getting colder in October. From +68°F in the day, the average maximum temperature lowers to +66°F. Prepare for more rain. Average rainfall goes from 88 mm to 217 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

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 3 m/s to 2 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
A chance of rain on a typical day in October stands at 87%, leading to total precipitation of around 286 mm. The maximum amount of rainfall per day is around 29 mm, which is moderate rain. October is a pretty wet month with over 27 rainy days, so don’t forget to pack an umbrella, raincoat, and a pair of wellies.
October is one of the rainiest months in Bogota, here is a comparison with other months, 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 October in Bogota?

This is the weather in Bogota in October 2023:
1 October
🌧️
+64°F
2 October
☁️
+67°F
3 October
☁️
+68°F
4 October
☁️
+68°F
5 October
🌧️
+65°F
6 October
🌧️
+65°F
7 October
🌧️
+65°F
8 October
☁️
+62°F
9 October
☁️
+67°F
10 October
☁️
+83°F
11 October
☁️
+66°F
12 October
☁️
+65°F
13 October
☀️
+67°F
14 October
🌧️
+66°F
15 October
🌧️
+64°F
16 October
☁️
+67°F
17 October
🌫️
+65°F
18 October
🌧️
+64°F
19 October
🌧️
+65°F
20 October
🌧️
+62°F
21 October
🌧️
+65°F
22 October
🌧️
+67°F
23 October
🌧️
+66°F
24 October
🌧️
+66°F
25 October
☁️
+67°F
26 October
🌧️
+65°F
27 October
🌧️
+66°F
28 October
🌧️
+67°F
29 October
🌧️
+63°F
30 October
🌧️
+67°F
31 October
☀️
+68°F
In October 2023 Bogota had 2 sunny days, 10 cloudy days, and 18 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was +66°F, with an absolute maximum of +82°F and a minimum of +63°F. The average humidity was 82%, with a maximum of 100% and a minimum of 37%. 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 October has not changed that much over the last 43 years.

The average temperature was the lowest in 1986 (+66°F) and the highest in 2020 (+84°F). The driest year was 1992 with only 104 mm of rainfall, and the wettest year was 1986 with 427 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.

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.