Middle of the wetter season · Weather & things to do
Bogotá in May
Little changes in Bogotá from April: highs stay near 65°F (18°C), lows near 49°F (9°C), and about 8.1 in (207 mm) of rain falls.
Its comfort score of 61/100 is still Good, though it ranks 12th of 12 here.
- Avg high
- 65°F (18°C)
- Avg low
- 49°F (9°C)
- Rain
- 8.1 in (207 mm)
- Humidity
- 80%
- Cloud cover
- 86%
- Daylight
- ~12 h 13 min
- Comfort score
- 61/100 · Good
What May feels like
Days are mild at around 65°F (18°C): comfortable for walking all day, with a layer for the evening.
After dark, temperatures fall to about 49°F (9°C).
Expect regular rain: about 8.1 in (207 mm) falls in the month.
Skies are often grey, with average cloud cover around 86%.
Plan around May
May is one of the lower-scoring months here; the best are January & February.
- Inside the wettest three-month stretch, April – June.
- Comfort holds steady from April (62 → 61/100).
- Our Colombia: Coffee to Caribbean route recommends Dec – Mar, so May falls outside its suggested window.
What to pack for May
- A warm layer for eveningslows near 49°F
- Rain jacket and waterproof shoesfrequent rain
- Comfortable walking shoesmost places below are best reached on foot or with short walks
What to do in Bogotá in May
With 8.1 in of rain, these picks lean toward food, drink and places with a roof, with outdoor options when the weather breaks.
Bogotá Beer Company
Local craft brewery with pubs across the city, pouring its own ales and stouts.
Why now A sit-down stop to wait out showers in a month with 8.1 in of rain.
Andrés Carne de Res
Sprawling steakhouse-party in Chía with handmade decor and dancing late into the night.
Why now Easy to slot in when May's rain moves in.
Museo del Oro
More than 30,000 pre-Hispanic gold objects, including the Muisca raft linked to the El Dorado legend.
Catedral de Sal de Zipaquirá
Underground church carved into a salt mine 180 m below ground, about an hour north of Bogotá.
Why now An indoor-leaning stop for a month with 8.1 in of rain.
La Puerta Falsa
Tiny cafe near Plaza de Bolívar serving ajiaco, tamales and hot chocolate with cheese since 1816.
Nearby in May
- Salento in May~103 mi · highs 70°F, 6.6 in rain · 3°C (5°F) warmer by day, drier
- Medellín in May~148 mi · highs 74°F, 9.7 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 May: quick answers
Is May a good time to visit Bogotá?
It's one of the tougher months here, scoring 61/100, held back mainly by cloud cover. The best months are January & February. Expect highs of 65°F (18°C) and 8.1 in (207 mm) of rain. Our Colombia: Coffee to Caribbean route recommends Dec – Mar, so May is outside its suggested window.
How hot is Bogotá in May?
Average highs are 65°F (18°C) and average lows 49°F (9°C), making it the 6th-coldest month by daytime highs.
Does it rain a lot in Bogotá in May?
Yes: about 8.1 in (207 mm) of rain falls across May on average, the 2nd-wettest month of the year. The annual total is about 63.9 in (1624 mm).
What should I pack for Bogotá in May?
Bring a warm layer for evenings (lows near 49°F), rain jacket and waterproof shoes (frequent rain) and comfortable walking shoes (most places below are best reached on foot or with short walks).
Planning Bogotá in May?
Bring the crew into one shared trip: vote on dates, build the day-by-day plan, split costs and share one packing list.