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Bogotá in December
Little changes in Bogotá from November: highs stay near 65°F (18°C), lows near 49°F (9°C), and about 4.1 in (103 mm) of rain falls.
It scores 80/100 for comfort, 3rd of 12, which makes it a solid shoulder-season month.
- Avg high
- 65°F (18°C)
- Avg low
- 49°F (9°C)
- Rain
- 4.1 in (103 mm)
- Humidity
- 79%
- Cloud cover
- 69%
- Daylight
- ~11 h 44 min
- Comfort score
- 80/100 · Great
What December feels like
Highs near 65°F (18°C) make for comfortable sightseeing weather.
Lows average 49°F (9°C).
Showers are part of the month, adding up to about 4.1 in (103 mm).
Plan around December
December is shoulder season: good weather, a step below the best months (January & February).
- Comfort improves from 68/100 in November to 80/100.
- December sits inside the Dec – Mar window our Colombia: Coffee to Caribbean route recommends.
What to pack for December
- A warm layer for eveningsnights drop to 49°F
- Packable rain jacket or umbrellaa shower or two is likely
- Comfortable walking shoesmost picks involve some walking
What to do in Bogotá in December
With conditions on your side, the picks below favor time outside.
Catedral de Sal de Zipaquirá
Underground church carved into a salt mine 180 m below ground, about an hour north of Bogotá.
Museo Botero
Fernando Botero's donated collection of his own work plus pieces by Picasso, Monet and Dalí.
Bogotá Beer Company
Local craft brewery with pubs across the city, pouring its own ales and stouts.
Andrés Carne de Res
Sprawling steakhouse-party in Chía with handmade decor and dancing late into the night.
La Puerta Falsa
Tiny cafe near Plaza de Bolívar serving ajiaco, tamales and hot chocolate with cheese since 1816.
Why now December scores 80/100 for comfort, good conditions for being outside.
Nearby in December
- Salento in December~103 mi · highs 69°F, 5.7 in rain · 2°C (4°F) warmer by day, wetter
- Medellín in December~148 mi · highs 74°F, 6.8 in rain · 5°C (9°F) warmer by day, wetter
NASA POWER 2001–2025 monthly averages on a ~50 km grid, temperatures adjusted from the grid cell's ~1,790 m to Bogotá's ~2,551 m elevation (standard lapse rate). Comfort scores weigh temperature, rain, humidity and cloud: see how we score each month. Check a forecast before you go.
Bogotá in December: quick answers
Is December a good time to visit Bogotá?
It's a good shoulder-season choice, scoring 80/100 against a best of 88 in January & February. Expect highs of 65°F (18°C) and 4.1 in (103 mm) of rain. December is inside the Dec – Mar window our Colombia: Coffee to Caribbean route recommends.
How hot is Bogotá in December?
Average highs are 65°F (18°C) and average lows 49°F (9°C), making it the 3rd-coldest month by daytime highs.
Does it rain a lot in Bogotá in December?
Some: about 4.1 in (103 mm) of rain falls across December on average, the 3rd-driest month of the year. The annual total is about 63.9 in (1624 mm).
What should I pack for Bogotá in December?
Bring a warm layer for evenings (nights drop to 49°F), packable rain jacket or umbrella (a shower or two is likely) and comfortable walking shoes (most picks involve some walking).
Routes in season in December
- Colombia: Coffee to Caribbean Dec – Mar
Planning Bogotá in December?
Share this December plan with your group, poll everyone on dates and keep the packing list in one place.