January is Bogotá with the clouds switched off and half its people away.
Weather#
| Typical | |
|---|---|
| Days | Around 19°C, strong sun |
| Nights | Around 7°C |
| Rain | Little; the driest season with February |
December before, February after.
What's on#
The first week is still holiday: Three Kings on the Monday nearest 6 January is a public holiday, many rolos are in warm country, and the city is quiet and easy to move in. From mid-month, back to normal.
What to do#
Monserrate on a clear morning, which is most of them. La Candelaria and the museums. A Sunday on the ciclovía. Zipaquirá's salt cathedral as a day trip. The 3-day itinerary and the travel guide.
Prices#
High in the first days, normal from the second week. Where to stay, Bogotá on a budget.
Pack#
Layers, sunscreen, a real jacket for nights, shoes for hills. Take the altitude slowly the first day.
With a rolo#
Post your dates on Roavi Community and browse Local Friends in Bogotá. How to meet locals in Bogotá.
Bogotá in January? Clear skies and a quiet city, with someone who lives here.
Meet a Local FriendFrequently Asked Questions
What is the weather like in Bogotá in January?
Highs around 19°C, nights around 7°C, mostly dry with clear mornings. At 2,640 metres the sun is strong at midday and the evenings are cold. It is the driest season with February.Is January a good time to visit Bogotá?
Yes, one of the two best windows with February. Clear skies for Monserrate and day trips, a quiet city in the first week, normal prices from the second.Is Bogotá cold in January?
At night, yes: around 7°C. Days are mild, around 19°C, and feel warmer in the sun. A jacket after dark and layers in the day.What happens in Bogotá in the first week of January?
It is still the holiday. Many Bogotanos are away in warm country, traffic is light, some restaurants are closed, and Three Kings on the Monday nearest 6 January is a public holiday. The city refills from the second week.
