Verdict: Excellent month
Bogotá Weather in January
January hits the sweet spot in Bogotá — highs around 21°C (70°F), ideal for a full day on foot. Expect showers on roughly 11 days of the month — rarely trip-ruining, worth planning around. Overall, January is one of the best months of the year to be in Bogotá.
Average high
21°C / 70°F
Average low
7°C / 45°F
Rain days
~11
Precipitation
53 mm
What to pack for Bogotá in January
- Layers — t-shirts under a light jacket or sweater
- Evenings turn genuinely cool — pack a warm layer for after dark
- A packable rain shell or compact umbrella earns its space
- Comfortable walking shoes — every guide on this site assumes you'll use them
January against the rest of the year
Warmest in Bogotá: Jan (21°C / 70°F) · Coolest: May (19°C / 66°F) · Wettest: Mar (~26 rain days)
21°
7°
Jan
21°
9°
Feb
20°
9°
Mar
20°
9°
Apr
19°
9°
May
19°
8°
Jun
19°
8°
Jul
20°
8°
Aug
20°
8°
Sep
20°
8°
Oct
20°
9°
Nov
21°
8°
Dec
Daily highs / lows in °C · bars show rain days per month · ERA5 climate normals (2020–2024)