🇨🇴 Bogotá vs Rio de Janeiro 🇧🇷

Bogotá, Colombia vs Rio de Janeiro, Brazil — a side-by-side climate comparison to help you pick. Rio de Janeiro is the warmer of the two — about 7 degrees warmer on average across the year. Rio de Janeiro is drier, with roughly 78 fewer rainy days a year.

Climate at a glance

🇨🇴 Bogotá🇧🇷 Rio de Janeiro
Avg annual high20°C27°C
Hottest monthJanuary (20°C)January (30°C)
Coldest monthJanuary (8°C low)July (18°C low)
Rainy days / year208130
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Best months to visitJanuary, February, DecemberJune, July, August

🇨🇴 Bogotá

Best around January, February, December. Hottest in January (20°C), coldest lows in January (8°C).

🇧🇷 Rio de Janeiro

Best around June, July, August. Hottest in January (30°C), coldest lows in July (18°C).

Frequently asked questions

Is Bogotá or Rio de Janeiro warmer?

Rio de Janeiro is warmer overall, averaging about 7 degrees higher across the year.

Which is rainier, Bogotá or Rio de Janeiro?

Bogotá is rainier — Rio de Janeiro sees about 78 fewer rainy days per year.

When is the best time to visit Bogotá vs Rio de Janeiro?

Bogotá is best around January, February, December; Rio de Janeiro is best around June, July, August.

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