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Cundinamarca, Colombia

Cota

Cota is a town in Cundinamarca, Colombia, 2,557 m above sea level. It has a population of about 20,462. The climate is classified as oceanic (Köppen Cfb), with rain spread through the year and no real dry season.

Now19°C
Best timeJan–Feb · Dec
Population20,462
Local time11:31
4.81° N, 74.10° WElevation 2,557 mUTC−5 · Colombia Standard Time
Postal codes250010, 250017
The year in Cotaweather score
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec53October
October: high / low19° / 10°
Rain this month140mm
Best timeJan–Feb · Dec

Best: Jan–Feb · Dec. Warmth, sunshine and dry days, month by month.

Cota at a glance

Best time to visitJan–Feb · Dec

The months with the highest weather score

Warmest month20°C

Average high in September

Coolest month11°C

Average low in May

Wettest monthMay

114 mm of rain

Driest monthAugust

52 mm of rain

Monuments nearby2+

within 15 km

Weather in Cota

Now and the next ten days. The 14 and 30-day outlooks are one click away.

14-day forecast
19°C

Showers · wind 6 km/h · humidity 60%

Today hour by hour
Today22 Oct19°11°5.7 mm
Fri23 Oct20°11°7.6 mm
Sat24 Oct20°10°10 mm
Sun25 Oct20°11°11.2 mm
Mon26 Oct18°12°1.9 mm
Tue27 Oct21°10°6.9 mm
Wed28 Oct17°13°13.8 mm
Thu29 Oct16°12°13.7 mm
Fri30 Oct17°12°7.9 mm
Sat31 Oct19°11°2 mm

When to go to Cota

Each month's weather score (warmth, sun, dry days) with its temperatures and rain.

Climate month by month
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Score756756515153555654535460
High20°20°20°19°18°18°19°20°20°19°19°19°
Low10°10°11°11°11°11°10°10°10°10°10°10°
Rain (mm)64771061341146253526614014582
Wet days91119242624232119242215

What's on in Cota

Concerts, football matches, the public holidays ahead and the town's festivals through the year.

Monuments and museums in Cota

All monuments

Outdoors around Cota

Hiking routes from the town, and what there is to do within 15 km: huts, viewpoints, climbing, camping, ski areas and dive sites.

Things to do
Termales El Zipa (Tabio)Hot springs & thermal baths
1.5 km
Club Pueblo ViejoGolf courses
1.7 km
Cerro miradorCamp sites
4.2 km
La Montaña del OsoViewpoints
4.6 km
Country ClubGolf courses
5.4 km
MultiparqueTheme parks
6.6 km

Nature around Cota

Nature in Colombia

Wildlife in October

The birds and mammals of Colombia seen most this month, compared with the rest of their year.

Earthquakes around Cota

The last 30 days within 300 km, and the record since 1950.

Earthquakes

Strongest nearby since 1950

6.5Tibasosa 78 km ↓1995 · 134 km
6.3Choachí 89 km →2025 · 114 km
6.1Ubaque 39 km ↘2023 · 74 km
6.0Chipaque 101 km ↓2019 · 142 km

Towns and villages around Cota

Each with its own page: weather, climate and the best time to visit.

Cota from above

Postal codes

250010250017

Getting to Cota

El Dorado International AirportBOG
13 km
Vanguardia AirportVVC
89 km
Perales AirportIBE
123 km
Estación San AntonioRailway station
9.3 km
La CaroRailway station
9.6 km
Estación La CaroRailway station
9.6 km
Estacion TronquitosEstacion Tronquitos
21 km
Estacion TronquitosEstacion Tronquitos
22 km

Places near Cota

Places with a climate like Cota

Matched month by month on temperature, rain and sunshine.

Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to visit Cota?
Based on 30-year climate normals, January, February and December offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Cota.
What is the hottest month in Cota?
September is the warmest month, with average highs of 20°C and lows of 10°C.
What is the coldest month in Cota?
May is the coldest month, with average highs of 18°C and lows of 11°C.
What is the rainiest month in Cota?
May is the wettest month with about 114 mm of precipitation on 26 wet days.
What is the postal code of Cota?
Cota has 2 postal codes: 250010, 250017.