Probably most Americans have a great misconception about Bogota weather. I know I did before coming here. With the logic that the closer to the equator, the warmer (like in North America), I figured that all of Colombia, including Bogota, would be pretty hot. I remember seeing a movie set in Bogota where everyone was running around in khaki shorts and seating, with fans in every room. Not true. As I now know, climate in the tropics is based on altitude, not latitude.
Bogota Temps, and the Rainy Season
Therefore, Bogota, being about 8,000 feet above sea level, is kind of cool, and this is year round. The average temperature is about 58 degrees F, but can vary greatly, and many times, throughout the day, from around 50 degrees to about 75. On a typical day, when I would leave the house at 6:30 AM, it would be just over 50, and stay chilly most of the early morning. Then, around 10:00 AM, it would warm up and be around 70. It might get up to 75 or more early in the afternoon, and then in the mid afternoon could drop back down to 60-ish. Evenings are cool.
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