Verdict: Good month
Bogotá Weather in October
October hits the sweet spot in Bogotá — highs around 20°C (68°F), ideal for a full day on foot. It's also the wet side of the calendar: rain falls on about 16 days, so build flexibility into plans. Overall, October is a solid month to visit Bogotá.
Average high
20°C / 68°F
Average low
8°C / 46°F
Rain days
~16
Precipitation
100 mm
What to pack for Bogotá in October
- Layers — t-shirts under a light jacket or sweater
- Evenings turn genuinely cool — pack a warm layer for after dark
- Rain gear is non-negotiable — expect rain on roughly 16 days
- Comfortable walking shoes — every guide on this site assumes you'll use them
October 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)