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May is a wet month in Bogotá

Climate Overview

Bogotá, Colombia in May has mild conditions, with highs averaging 18.2°C (65°F) and noticeably cooler mornings. Rain falls on about 22 days this month, totalling around 122 mm.

This month falls at the end of Spring.

Temperatures remain fairly steady throughout May, with daily highs around 18°C (64°F).

May sees fairly even rainfall, totalling about 122 mm across the month.

The warmest days tend to fall around the 21th, averaging 18.6°C (65°F).

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Monthly May Averages

Temperature
18°C / 12°C
Feels Like
18°C / 12°C
Rain
22 days · 122 mm
Sunshine
7.9h / day
Humidity
85% — Very Humid
Wind
8 km/h
Wind Direction
ESE (121°)
Gusts
37 km/h
Daylight
12.3 h
Cloud Cover
94%
Clear Sky Days
0
UV Index
7.6 — Very High
Dew Point
13°C — Comfortable
Moon Phase
Waxing Gibbous · 66%

Climate Charts

Daily averages based on historical data (2016–2025)

Daily Temperature

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Daily Precipitation

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Daily Sunshine

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Sun Position
Sunrise 05:43
Daylight 12.3h
Sunset 18:03

What to Expect

Keep afternoons flexible as tropical showers are common — they typically clear within an hour.

Wet weather can spread across much of the day, so it is best to keep outdoor plans flexible.

Recent yearly records for May have stayed close to the long-run average.

Compare Months

January
Fair
Temp
19°C / 11°C
Feels Like
19°C / 10°C
Rain
16days (70 mm) Wet
Sun
10.1h Excellent
Humidity
81% Humid
UV
8.7 Very High
February
Wet
Temp
19°C / 11°C
Feels Like
20°C / 11°C
Rain
20days (104 mm) Wet
Sun
9.6h Good
Humidity
83% Humid
UV
8.9 Very High
March
Wet
Temp
19°C / 12°C
Feels Like
20°C / 12°C
Rain
26days (176 mm) Wet
Sun
8.7h Good
Humidity
86% Very Muggy
UV
8.9 Very High
April
Wet
Temp
18°C / 12°C
Feels Like
19°C / 12°C
Rain
22days (175 mm) Wet
Sun
8h Good
Humidity
86% Very Muggy
UV
8.4 Very High
May
Wet
Temp
18°C / 12°C
Feels Like
18°C / 12°C
Rain
22days (122 mm) Wet
Sun
7.9h Good
Humidity
85% Humid
UV
7.6 Very High
June
Wet
Temp
18°C / 12°C
Feels Like
17°C / 11°C
Rain
18days (70 mm) Wet
Sun
8.3h Good
Humidity
81% Humid
UV
7.6 Very High
July best
Good
Temp
18°C / 12°C
Feels Like
17°C / 11°C
Rain
14days (50 mm) Wet
Sun
8.3h Good
Humidity
77% Humid
UV
7.5 Very High
August best
Good
Temp
19°C / 11°C
Feels Like
18°C / 10°C
Rain
12days (39 mm) Wet
Sun
9.7h Good
Humidity
72% Muggy
UV
8.4 Very High
September best
Good
Temp
20°C / 11°C
Feels Like
19°C / 10°C
Rain
12days (47 mm) Wet
Sun
10.1h Excellent
Humidity
73% Muggy
UV
8.9 Very High
October
Wet
Temp
19°C / 11°C
Feels Like
19°C / 11°C
Rain
20days (107 mm) Wet
Sun
9.2h Good
Humidity
83% Humid
UV
8.5 Very High
November best
Wet
Temp
18°C / 11°C
Feels Like
19°C / 11°C
Rain
24days (158 mm) Wet
Sun
9.1h Good
Humidity
87% Very Muggy
UV
7.9 Very High
December best
Wet
Temp
19°C / 11°C
Feels Like
19°C / 11°C
Rain
18days (86 mm) Wet
Sun
10h Excellent
Humidity
84% Humid
UV
8 Very High
Month Temp Feels Like Rain Sun Humidity UV Status Details
January 19°C / 11°C 19°C / 10°C 16days (70 mm) Wet 10.1h Excellent 81% Humid 8.7 Very High Fair View Details
February 19°C / 11°C 20°C / 11°C 20days (104 mm) Wet 9.6h Good 83% Humid 8.9 Very High Wet View Details
March 19°C / 12°C 20°C / 12°C 26days (176 mm) Wet 8.7h Good 86% Very Muggy 8.9 Very High Wet View Details
April 18°C / 12°C 19°C / 12°C 22days (175 mm) Wet 8h Good 86% Very Muggy 8.4 Very High Wet View Details
May 18°C / 12°C 18°C / 12°C 22days (122 mm) Wet 7.9h Good 85% Humid 7.6 Very High Wet View Details
June 18°C / 12°C 17°C / 11°C 18days (70 mm) Wet 8.3h Good 81% Humid 7.6 Very High Wet View Details
July best 18°C / 12°C 17°C / 11°C 14days (50 mm) Wet 8.3h Good 77% Humid 7.5 Very High Good View Details
August best 19°C / 11°C 18°C / 10°C 12days (39 mm) Wet 9.7h Good 72% Muggy 8.4 Very High Good View Details
September best 20°C / 11°C 19°C / 10°C 12days (47 mm) Wet 10.1h Excellent 73% Muggy 8.9 Very High Good View Details
October 19°C / 11°C 19°C / 11°C 20days (107 mm) Wet 9.2h Good 83% Humid 8.5 Very High Wet View Details
November best 18°C / 11°C 19°C / 11°C 24days (158 mm) Wet 9.1h Good 87% Very Muggy 7.9 Very High Wet View Details
December best 19°C / 11°C 19°C / 11°C 18days (86 mm) Wet 10h Excellent 84% Humid 8 Very High Wet View Details

What to Wear

Dress in layers — a mix of long sleeves, light sweaters, and a versatile jacket works best for changeable conditions.

A waterproof jacket or compact umbrella is recommended for occasional showers.

Packing List

Warm evening layerUmbrellaWaterproof jacketWaterproof shoes

Frequently Asked Questions

May is typically wet for visiting Bogotá, with average highs of 18°C (65°F) and around 22 rainy days. Bogotá, Colombia in May has mild conditions, with highs averaging 18.2°C (65°F) and noticeably cooler mornings. Rain fal
Bogotá typically sees around 22 rainy days in May with 122 mm (4.8 in) of total rainfall. Pack a waterproof jacket.
Nights in Bogotá during May are cool at around 12°C (54°F). Bring a jacket or sweater for evenings.
With highs of 18°C (65°F) and lows of 12°C (54°F) in May, we recommend: Warm evening layer, Umbrella, Waterproof jacket, Waterproof shoes. Comfortable walking shoes are essential.
May is not the most favourable month weather-wise in Bogotá. Consider visiting during months with milder temperatures or less rainfall for a better experience.
The average UV index in Bogotá during May is 8 (very high). Strong sun protection is essential — SPF 50+, protective clothing, and avoid prolonged outdoor exposure during peak hours.
Bogotá gets approximately 12 hours of daylight per day in May, with around 8 hours of sunshine.
Snow is uncommon in Bogotá during May based on 10-year climate averages.

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