August · Colombia
Best time to visit Bogota in August Weather, crowds & prices
Weather in Bogota in August
Average temperature 13°C, 46 mm of rain, about 31 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 77% humidity — based on the five most recent complete years of ERA5 data (2021–2025).
August score
8.8/10
Ranked #1 of 12 months
- Avg temp
- 13°C
- Rainfall
- 46 mm
- Humidity
- 77%
- Days with 6h+ sun
- 31
- Crowd Density
- Peak Tourist Rush
- Average Expenses
- $$$ · Peak Season Rates ($$$)
August in Bogota scores 8.8/10 for sightseeing and cultural travel - the single best month of the year. Expect around 13°C, 46 mm of rain, and roughly 31 days with 6+ hours of sunshine this month.
Andean capital museums, graffiti districts, and highland plazas feel best November through March.
August: the best month of the year in Bogota
August averages 13°C (56°F), the range most people find easiest for walking a city all day without either overheating or losing daylight to weather.
Rainfall runs 46 mm, so plan one flexible day in three; you still get about 31 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 12.3 hours of daylight.
On our climate-comfort scale this is the top-ranked month of the year for Bogota at 8.8/10 — the reference point every other month on this page is measured against.
Pack layers you can shed by midday plus one warm layer for the evening, a packable rain layer.
Figure on peak pricing, with this is one of the busiest months here. You are paying the year's highest rates for the year's best conditions — book early or shift a few weeks either side.
Frequently asked
- What is the weather like in Bogota in August?
- In August, Bogota averages 13°C, 46 mm of rain, and about 31 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. Its climate-comfort score is 8.8/10.
- Is August a good time to visit Bogota?
- August earns a 8.8/10 climate-comfort score. Use the year-round chart to weigh the weather against your budget and crowd preferences.
- How much does it rain in Bogota in August?
- Expect about 46 mm of rain in August. Average humidity is 77% and there are about 31 days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
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