Middle of the drier season · Weather & things to do
Bogotá in January
Bogotá sees its driest month, with just 1.7 in (44 mm) of rain, highs of 67°F (19°C) and lows of 48°F (9°C).
January opens the best stretch on our comfort score, at 88/100 (the top score of the year).
- Avg high
- 67°F (19°C)
- Avg low
- 48°F (9°C)
- Rain
- 1.7 in (44 mm)
- Humidity
- 75%
- Cloud cover
- 64%
- Daylight
- ~11 h 45 min
- Comfort score
- 88/100 · Great
What January feels like
Expect mild afternoons around 67°F (19°C), good for long walks.
Nights cool to an average low of 48°F (9°C).
Rain is moderate at about 1.7 in (44 mm) for the month.
Plan around January
January is one of Bogotá's best months on the climate data.
- Opens the best-scoring stretch on our comfort score: January & February.
- Comfort improves from 80/100 in December to 88/100.
- January sits inside the Dec – Mar window our Colombia: Coffee to Caribbean route recommends.
What to pack for January
- A warm layer for eveningslows near 48°F
- Comfortable walking shoesmost places below are best reached on foot or with short walks
What to do in Bogotá in January
January is good outdoor weather here, so these picks lean toward the open air.
La Puerta Falsa
Tiny cafe near Plaza de Bolívar serving ajiaco, tamales and hot chocolate with cheese since 1816.
Why now January scores 88/100 for comfort, good conditions for being outside.
Usaquén Flea Market
Sunday market of crafts, jewelry and food stalls around Usaquén's old village square.
Why now Highs near 67°F and 1.7 in of monthly rain make this an easy outdoor pick.
Plaza de Mercado de Paloquemao
Bogotá's big fresh market, with tropical fruit stalls, flower sellers and lunch counters.
Why now One to do outside while the weather is on your side.
Monserrate
Mountaintop church at 3,152 m reached by cable car or funicular, with views across the city.
La Candelaria
Colonial quarter of cobbled streets, churches and street art around Plaza de Bolívar.
Nearby in January
- Salento in January~103 mi · highs 70°F, 3.4 in rain · 2°C (3°F) warmer by day, wetter
- Medellín in January~148 mi · highs 75°F, 5.3 in rain · 5°C (8°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 January: quick answers
Is January a good time to visit Bogotá?
Yes. On the climate data it's one of the best months, scoring 88/100. Expect highs of 67°F (19°C) and 1.7 in (44 mm) of rain. January is inside the Dec – Mar window our Colombia: Coffee to Caribbean route recommends.
How hot is Bogotá in January?
Average highs are 67°F (19°C) and average lows 48°F (9°C), making it the 3rd-warmest month by daytime highs.
Does it rain a lot in Bogotá in January?
Not much: about 1.7 in (44 mm) of rain falls across January on average, the driest month of the year. The annual total is about 63.9 in (1624 mm).
What should I pack for Bogotá in January?
Bring a warm layer for evenings (lows near 48°F) and comfortable walking shoes (most places below are best reached on foot or with short walks).
Routes in season in January
- Colombia: Coffee to Caribbean Dec – Mar
Planning Bogotá in January?
Plan it together in TripsCircle: one itinerary, one shared packing list and costs split as you go.