May · Colombia
Best time to visit Bogota in May Weather, crowds & prices
Weather in Bogota in May
Average temperature 14°C, 131 mm of rain, about 30 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 82% humidity — based on the five most recent complete years of ERA5 data (2021–2025).
May score
7.0/10
Ranked #9 of 12 months
- Avg temp
- 14°C
- Rainfall
- 131 mm
- Humidity
- 82%
- Days with 6h+ sun
- 30
- Crowd Density
- Quiet / Uncrowded
- Average Expenses
- $ · Budget Friendly ($)
May in Bogota scores 7.0/10 for sightseeing and cultural travel - ranked #9 of 12. Expect around 14°C, 131 mm of rain, and roughly 30 days with 6+ hours of sunshine this month.
Andean capital museums, graffiti districts, and highland plazas feel best November through March.
May in Bogota: strong conditions, 9th of 12
May averages 14°C (57°F), the range most people find easiest for walking a city all day without either overheating or losing daylight to weather.
Monthly rainfall reaches 131 mm — wet for this destination — but about 30 days with 6+ hours of sunshine still break through, so keep one indoor fallback in the plan.
It scores 7/10 here, 9th of 12 months, against 8.8/10 in the destination's best month.
Pack layers you can shed by midday plus one warm layer for the evening, a proper rain shell rather than an umbrella.
Plan for low-season pricing, with crowds are light for this destination.
Flexible dates? August scores 1.8 points higher here — enough to change the trip.
Frequently asked
- What is the weather like in Bogota in May?
- In May, Bogota averages 14°C, 131 mm of rain, and about 30 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. Its climate-comfort score is 7.0/10.
- Is May a good time to visit Bogota?
- May earns a 7.0/10 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 May?
- Expect about 131 mm of rain in May. Average humidity is 82% and there are about 30 days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
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