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May · climate normalsMild days and a month score of 48/100

Bogotá in May

Mixed · 48/100
High / low18° / 11°daily averages
Precipitation106 mm26 wet days
Cloud cover73%monthly average
4.61° N, 74.08° WElevation 2,582 mUTC−5 · Colombia Standard Time
When to goBogotá · weather score
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Best timeJan–Feb · Dec
May: high / low18° / 11°
iWhat to expect

The weather in May

In May, Bogotá averages daytime highs of 18° and night-time lows of 11° — mild weather by day. Expect around 106 mm of precipitation spread over about 26 wet days, with average cloud cover near 73%.

Temperatures are much the same as in April, and June brings little change.

May scores 48/100 — mixed conditions for sightseeing — and ranks 12th of the twelve months for Bogotá. For the most comfortable weather, consider January, February and December instead.

Around the middle of the month the sun rises at 05:44 and sets at 18:03 local time, giving 12 h 20 min of daylight. Days lengthen by 5 minutes over the month.

Why 48/100?

How the score for May is built
Comfort · 42%96%
Dry days · 33%0%
Clear skies · 25%28%

Comfort peaks for daytime highs between 18° and 25°C (64–77°F).

iiIn context

May against the year

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Around Bogotá this month

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Soacha

Cundinamarca · 15 km W
18°May high
26wet days
49score
Soacha
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Colombia's best in May

Where to go in May
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Pasto

Nariño
18°May high
19wet days
53score
Pasto
Popayán
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Popayán

Cauca Department
22°May high
15wet days
51score
Popayán
Medellín
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Medellín

Antioquia
25°May high
24wet days
50score
Medellín
Bello
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Bello

Antioquia
25°May high
24wet days
50score
Bello
·Questions

Bogotá in May: quick answers

Is May a good time to visit Bogotá?

May scores 48/100 for Bogotá, which we rate as mixed. Average highs are 18°C with 26 wet days.

How warm is Bogotá in May?

Daytime highs average 18°C and night-time lows 11°C in May.

Does it rain a lot in Bogotá in May?

Bogotá receives about 106 mm of precipitation in May, falling on around 26 days.