Month guide · Bogotá · Colombia
Bogotá in January
What January is really like in Bogotá: weather, crowds, prices, events and what to pack.
Updated By the AMZBooking editorial team
Photo: Lombana, CC BY-SA 4.0
Quick answer
January is one of the best months to visit Bogotá. Expect average highs of 20°C (68°F), lows of 7°C (45°F), about 7 rainy days and roughly 11.9 hours of daylight. One of the driest months, with sunny mornings and cold nights; the city is quiet in early January as residents holiday elsewhere.
Key facts
- Average high / low
- 20°C (68°F) / 7°C (45°F)
- Rainy days
- About 7
- Daylight
- About 11.9 hours
- Crowds
- Quiet
- Hotel prices
- Average
Weather in January
January is the warmest month in Bogotá: days average 20°C (68°F) against a yearly average high of 19°C (66°F), and nights fall to about 7°C (45°F). Rain falls on roughly 7 of its 31 days. Compared with December (19°C (66°F)), January is about as warm; by February highs stay near 20°C (68°F).
- Sunrise (15 January)
- About 06:09
- Sunset (15 January)
- About 18:02
- Daylight
- About 11.9 hours
Second rainy season (October–November). The wettest months, with heavy afternoon rain; good for museums and indoor sights.
Crowds and prices
On a 1–5 scale, January rates 2 for crowds (the peak is February at 3) and 3 for hotel prices (highest in January). Prices sit in the middle of the year's range.
Events in January
January has no major recurring festival in Bogotá, which usually means easier bookings.
What to do in January
Mild, settled days suit walking, viewpoints and time outdoors.
Viewpoint · Cerros Orientales
Monserrate
Go early in the morning for the clearest views; the hike is steep at altitude, so acclimatise for a day first.
- Time needed
- 2–3 hours
- Cost
- Mid-priced
- Iconic
- Views
- Couples
- Active
- Photo spot
Experience · Citywide
Ciclovía
On Sundays and public holidays, more than 100 km of main roads close to cars from early morning until early afternoon, and cyclists, runners and skaters take over.
- Time needed
- 2–4 hours
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- Active
- Outdoors
- Kids
Park · Teusaquillo
Simón Bolívar Park
Combine it with the Jardín Botánico José Celestino Mutis nearby.
- Time needed
- 2 hours
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- Outdoors
- Kids
- Nature
Garden · Engativá
Jardín Botánico José Celestino Mutis
Colombia's largest botanical garden shows the plants of the country's ecosystems, from Andean forest and páramo to tropical glasshouses with orchids and palms.
- Time needed
- 2 hours
- Cost
- Low cost
- Nature
- Kids
- Outdoors
What to pack
For highs near 20°C, lows near 7°C and 7 wet days: light layers for the day and a light jacket for the evening; a packable rain jacket for showers; comfortable walking shoes.
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Questions travellers ask
+Is January a good time to visit Bogotá?
It is one of the best months to visit Bogotá. One of the driest months, with sunny mornings and cold nights; the city is quiet in early January as residents holiday elsewhere.
+How warm is Bogotá in January?
Average highs are around 20°C (68°F) and lows around 7°C (45°F).
+Does it rain a lot in Bogotá in January?
Expect rain on about 7 days of the month.