January · Colombia
Best time to visit Bogota in January Weather, crowds & prices
Weather in Bogota in January
Average temperature 13°C, 57 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).
January score
8.5/10
Ranked #3 of 12 months
- Avg temp
- 13°C
- Rainfall
- 57 mm
- Humidity
- 77%
- Days with 6h+ sun
- 31
- Crowd Density
- Peak Tourist Rush
- Average Expenses
- $$$ · Peak Season Rates ($$$)
January in Bogota scores 8.5/10 for sightseeing and cultural travel - one of the top 12-month picks (#3). Expect around 13°C, 57 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.
January in Bogota — one of the year's strongest windows (3rd)
Temperatures hover around 13°C (56°F) — the kind of month where neither heat nor cold forces the schedule.
Budget for roughly 57 mm of rain this month — a flexible day or two helps — with about 31 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 11.9 hours of daylight to work around it.
On our climate-comfort scale this is one of the strongest months of the year for Bogota at 8.5/10 (3rd of 12), just behind August at 8.8/10.
Pack layers you can shed by midday plus one warm layer for the evening, a packable rain layer.
Expect peak pricing, and 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 January?
- In January, Bogota averages 13°C, 57 mm of rain, and about 31 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. Its climate-comfort score is 8.5/10.
- Is January a good time to visit Bogota?
- January earns a 8.5/10 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 January?
- Expect about 57 mm of rain in January. Average humidity is 77% and there are about 31 days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
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