Bogota vs Medellin

Based on sunshine hours, rain days, comfortable temperatures, and humidity levels, Bogota edges ahead as the better destination in January. Bogota offers 11 hours of daily sunshine with only 14 rain days, while Medellin sees 10 sunshine hours and 21 rain days.

Bogota sits in the comfortable travel range at 19°C. Medellin is also comfortable at 26°C.

For travelers who prioritize dry weather, Bogota is the stronger choice in January. Bogota receives 1 more hour of sunshine per day, which matters for sightseeing and outdoor activities.

Bogota reaches an average high of 19°C (66°F) and drops to 10°C (50°F) at night during January. The daily temperature range is 9°C, meaning moderate variation throughout the day.

Medellin averages 26°C (79°F) for the high and 16°C (61°F) for the low, with a daily range of 10°C. There is a notable 7°C gap between the two cities, so expect a very different feel.

Both cities are in the Northern Hemisphere, so they share the same seasonal pattern in January.

Bogota receives approximately 58 mm of rainfall across 14 rain days during January. You can expect rain roughly every other day.

Medellin sees 133 mm over 21 rain days. That makes Bogota the drier option by 7 rain days and 75 mm of total precipitation.

Both cities share similar humidity levels at 82%.