What is the weather like in Bogota in January?

Expect temperatures between 9°C and 20°C with 42% average rain probability and about 8 hours of sunshine daily.

What is the weather like in Bogota in January?

Bogota in January scores 64/100 based on 30 years of climate data. Worthwhile timing with some trade-offs.

Who should visit Bogota in January?

January in Bogota is ideal for: Cultural tourists, Business travelers.

Bogota Weather in January | 30-Year Forecast

Avg High

20°C

Hottest around day 27

Avg Low

9°C

Coolest around day 20

Rainy Days

31days

42% avg rain chance

Sunshine

8hrs/day

Winter season

Essential Travel Info for Bogota

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Currency

COP

$ Colombian peso

Language

Spanish

Driving

Right side

Safety

Travel Precautions

GPI: 2.729

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Flight Connectivity Analysis

Airport traffic data & seasonal patterns

Well Connected

78/ 100

Traffic Index

Popular destination

Peak Daily Arrivals

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Peak

May

Low

Jun

Monthly Traffic Distribution

501

Jan

481

Feb

487

Mar

562

Apr

563

May

478

Jun

504

Jul

504

Aug

490

Sep

494

Oct

489

Nov

544

Dec

Traffic Level

Low Season

Key Connections

Rionegro Jose Maria Córdova (MDE)

Santiago de Cali Alfonso Bonilla Aragon (CLO)

Cartagena de Indias Rafael Nuñez (CTG)

Santa Marta Simón Bolívar (SMR)

Barranquilla Ernesto Cortissoz (BAQ)

Health & Safety Advisory

CDC travel health recommendations

9 Recommendations

COVID-19

All eligible travelers should be up to date with their COVID-19 vaccines. Please seeYour COVID-19 Vaccinationfor more information.

Chikungunya

There iselevated chikungunya riskin Colombia.Chikungunya vaccinationmay be considered for people traveling or moving to this location if they are planning to stay for an extended period of time (for example, 6 months or more).

Hepatitis A

Recommended for unvaccinated travelers one year old or older going to Colombia.Infants 6 to 11 months old should also be vaccinated against Hepatitis A. The dose does not count toward the routine 2-dose series.Travelers allergic to a vaccine component should receive a single dose of immune globulin, which provides effective protection for up to 2 months depending on dosage given.Unvaccinated travelers who are over 40 years old, are immunocompromised, or have chronic medical conditions planning to depart to a risk area in less than 2 weeks should get the initial dose of vaccine and at the same appointment receive immune globulin.

Hepatitis B

Recommended for unvaccinated travelers younger than 60 years old traveling to Colombia. Unvaccinated travelers 60 years and older may get vaccinated before traveling to Colombia.

Malaria

CDC recommends that travelers going to certain areas of Colombia take prescription medicine to prevent malaria. Depending on the medicine you take, you will need to start taking this medicine multiple days before your trip, as well as during and after your trip. Talk to your doctor about which malaria medication you should take.Transmission areasAll areas <1,700 m (<5,600 ft) elevationNo malaria transmission in the cities of Bogotá (the capital), Cartagena, or MedellínDrug resistanceChloroquineSpeciesP. falciparum(50%)P. vivax(50%)Recommended chemoprophylaxisAtovaquone-proguanil, doxycycline, mefloquine, tafenoquine2Updated April 23, 2025See footnotes

Measles

Cases of measles are on the rise worldwide. Travelers are at risk of measles if they have not been fully vaccinated at least two weeks prior to departure, or have not had measles in the past, and travel internationally to areas where measles is spreading.All international travelers should be fully vaccinated against measles with the measles-mumps-rubella (MMR) vaccine, including an early dose for infants 6–11 months, according toCDC’s measles vaccination recommendations for international travel.

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Is January a Good Time to Visit Bogota?

👌Worthwhile timing with some trade-offs(64/100)

Short Answer

Monsoon conditions shape Bogota's January: expect 42% daily rain chance. Mornings often clear before afternoon showers - early starts recommended.

Decision Factors

Vaccinations required

Yellow Fever

Peak tourist season

89% of annual peak - expect crowds and high prices

Health precautions needed

Be aware of: Leptospirosis, Melioidosis, Chagas disease (American Trypanosomiasis)

High altitude destination

2557m elevation - allow time for acclimatization

Plenty of sunshine

10.4h of sunshine daily

Good For

🏛️
Cultural tourists
Comfortable conditions for exploring museums and sites
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Business travelers
Climate-controlled meetings unaffected by weather

Who Should Avoid

💰
Budget travelers
Peak season means premium prices everywhere
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Elderly travelers
78% humidity creates difficult conditions
📸
Photographers
80% cloud cover limits natural light opportunities

"According to 30YearWeather's analysis of 30 years of NASA POWER satellite data,Bogota in January averages 20°C with 42% precipitation probability."

📊 Source: 30YearWeather.com🛰️ Data: NASA POWER (1991-2021)View Methodology →

Frequently Asked Questions: Bogota in January

What are the temperatures in Bogota in January?

Daytime highs average 20°C, nights drop to 9°C. Temperatures remain fairly consistent.

How many rainy days in Bogota in January?

Expect around 31 days with measurable rainfall. An umbrella is advisable.

What to wear in Bogota in January?

Layers are key. A medium-weight jacket and closed-toe shoes.

Is January peak season in Bogota?

This is shoulder season—moderate prices and manageable crowds.

Bogota Weather in January

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