Colombia Bogotá Weather in September — Climate Guide
September in Bogotá is good
Bogotá Weather in September — Quick Answer
As of 2026- Avg temp
- 19° / 9°
- Rainfall
- 75mm · 15 days
- Crowds
- Moderate
As of 2026, Bogotá in September averages a high of 19°C and low of 9°C with 75mm of rain over about 15 days. Drier season ending; rains return late month. Around 19°C/9°C. Layers, an evening jacket, and a rain jacket or umbrella for late-September showers. Extreme UV in sunny spells — sunscreen.
September is good for Bogotá.
September is a transition month, ending the drier season as the second rainy period begins to build late in the month. Highs stay around 19°C with lows near 9°C.
Early September is still fairly dry and good for sightseeing, while later weeks see rising afternoon showers (about 75mm overall) — keep rain gear handy.
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Bogotá September Weather Stats
Avg High
19°C
Avg Low
9°C
Rainy Days
15
75mm total
Sunshine
4.5h
Daily avg
Humidity
75%
comfortable
UV Index
11
Extreme
Wind
9 km/h
Gusts 18
Crowds
Moderate
At attractions
September Sunrise & Sunset
Air Quality
PM2.5
21 μg/m³
PM10
38 μg/m³
Status
good
Feels-Like Temperature & Wind
Feels like
Daytime
18°C
Nighttime
8°C
Humidity and wind affect how the actual temperature feels.
Wind
9 km/h
Max gust 18 km/h
Activities Recommended for September
September Travel Pros & Cons
Pros
- Early September still fairly dry
- Calmer crowds than mid-year holidays
- Amor y Amistad atmosphere
- Ciclovía every Sunday
Cons
- Rains return late September
- More cloud later in the month
- Extreme UV at altitude
- Cool evenings
September Events & Festivals
- End of the drier secondary season
- Rains build again late September
- Amor y Amistad (third Saturday) — Colombian friendship/love day
- Ciclovía every Sunday & holiday
Bogotá in September — Full Picture
September is a transition month, ending the drier season as the second rainy period begins to build late in the month. Highs stay around 19°C with lows near 9°C.
Early September is still fairly dry and good for sightseeing, while later weeks see rising afternoon showers (about 75mm overall) — keep rain gear handy.
Colombian 'Día de Amor y Amistad' (the third Saturday, a friendship-and-love celebration similar to Valentine's) fills restaurants and bars — book ahead if dining out then. Sundays continue with the Ciclovía.
The altitude essentials hold: strong UV in sunny gaps, cool evenings, and an increasing chance of rain as the month progresses. Pack daytime layers, an evening jacket, sunscreen, and a rain jacket or umbrella for the late-month showers.
What to Wear & What to Pack
Drier season ending; rains return late month. Around 19°C/9°C. Layers, an evening jacket, and a rain jacket or umbrella for late-September showers. Extreme UV in sunny spells — sunscreen.
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Seasonal Weather Overview
Spring (Mar·Apr·May)
19.3°C
10.3°C
16.7/mo
Summer (Jun·Jul·Aug)
19°C
9.3°C
13.7/mo
Autumn (Sep·Oct·Nov)
Current19°C
9.7°C
17.3/mo
Winter (Dec·Jan·Feb)
20°C
8.3°C
10.3/mo
Bogotá Monthly Weather Comparison
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Sun | Humid | UV | Crowd | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January (Best) | 20° | 8° | 9d·45mm | 5.5h | 72% | 11 | Busy | Peak |
| February (Best) | 20° | 9° | 10d·60mm | 5h | 73% | 11 | Moderate | Shoulder |
| 20° | 10° | 14d·100mm | 4.5h | 75% | 11 | Moderate | Shoulder | |
| 19° | 10° | 18d·150mm | 4h | 78% | 10 | Moderate | Shoulder | |
| 19° | 11° | 18d·120mm | 4h | 78% | 10 | Moderate | Shoulder | |
| 19° | 10° | 14d·60mm | 4.5h | 75% | 10 | Busy | Peak | |
| July (Best) | 19° | 9° | 13d·50mm | 5h | 73% | 11 | Busy | Peak |
| August (Best) | 19° | 9° | 14d·55mm | 5h | 73% | 11 | Busy | Peak |
| 19° | 9° | 15d·75mm | 4.5h | 75% | 11 | Moderate | Shoulder | |
| 19° | 10° | 19d·160mm | 3.5h | 79% | 10 | Moderate | Shoulder | |
| 19° | 10° | 18d·130mm | 3.5h | 79% | 10 | Moderate | Shoulder | |
| December (Best) | 20° | 8° | 12d·75mm | 5h | 75% | 11 | Very busy | Peak |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is September a good time to visit Bogotá?
Bogotá in September is good. Tourist crowds are moderate and flight/hotel prices are shoulder.
What's the average temperature in Bogotá in September?
Bogotá September averages a high of 19°C and a low of 9°C.
Does it rain much in Bogotá in September?
Bogotá September averages 75mm of rainfall over about 15 rainy days.
What should I wear in Bogotá in September?
Drier season ending; rains return late month. Around 19°C/9°C. Layers, an evening jacket, and a rain jacket or umbrella for late-September showers. Extreme UV in sunny spells — sunscreen.
What time are sunrise and sunset in Bogotá in September?
Bogotá September sunrise is 05:50 and sunset is 18:00, with 12h 10min of daylight.
What's the air quality like in Bogotá in September?
Bogotá September air quality (AQI) averages 50, rated Good. PM2.5 averages 21μg/m³.
What activities are recommended in Bogotá in September?
In September, Bogotá is great for Monserrate (early September), Salt Cathedral and Guatavita day trips, La Candelaria and Usaquén walks.
Is September peak season in Bogotá?
Bogotá September crowds are moderate and prices are shoulder. You can travel relatively comfortably without long queues.
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