Month guide · Bogotá · Colombia
Bogotá in April
What April is really like in Bogotá: weather, crowds, prices, events and what to pack.
Updated By the AMZBooking editorial team
Photo: Peter Angritt, CC BY-SA 4.0
Quick answer
April is a quieter month with trade-offs. Expect average highs of 20°C (68°F), lows of 10°C (50°F), about 18 rainy days and roughly 12.2 hours of daylight. One of the wettest months, with frequent afternoon showers; the book fair fills Corferias.
Key facts
- Average high / low
- 20°C (68°F) / 10°C (50°F)
- Rainy days
- About 18
- Daylight
- About 12.2 hours
- Crowds
- Moderate
- Hotel prices
- Average
Weather in April
April is the 4th-warmest month in Bogotá: days average 20°C (68°F) against a yearly average high of 19°C (66°F), and nights fall to about 10°C (50°F). Rain falls on roughly 18 of its 30 days. Compared with March (20°C (68°F)), April is about as warm; by May highs stay near 19°C (66°F).
- Sunrise (15 April)
- About 05:50
- Sunset (15 April)
- About 18:03
- Daylight
- About 12.2 hours
Dry season (December–March). Sunny mornings, cold nights and the clearest views of the mountains; the city is quiet in early January.
Crowds and prices
On a 1–5 scale, April rates 3 for crowds (the peak is February at 3) and 3 for hotel prices (highest in January). Prices sit in the middle of the year's range.
Events in April
- FILBo — Bogotá International Book Fair (usually late April to early May)
- Semana Santa (March or April)
Dates move from year to year. Check the organiser’s site before booking travel around an event.
What to do in April
With frequent rain, plan around indoor sights and keep outdoor time flexible.
Garden · Engativá
Jardín Botánico José Celestino Mutis
Colombia's largest botanical garden shows the plants of the country's ecosystems, from Andean forest and páramo to tropical glasshouses with orchids and palms.
- Time needed
- 2 hours
- Cost
- Low cost
- Nature
- Kids
- Outdoors
Market · La Macarena
Plaza de Mercado La Perseverancia
Come at lunchtime and choose a busy stall; portions are huge.
- Time needed
- 1 hour
- Cost
- Low cost
- Food
Museum · La Candelaria
Museo del Oro
The Banco de la República's Gold Museum on Parque Santander displays tens of thousands of gold objects and thousands more in ceramic, stone and textiles from Colombia's pre-Hispanic cultures.
- Time needed
- 2–3 hours
- Cost
- Low cost
- Iconic
- History
- Art
- Rainy day
- Kids
Gallery · La Candelaria
Museo Botero
Continue through the connecting buildings to the Casa de Moneda and the Miguel Urrutia Art Museum, also free.
- Time needed
- 1.5–2 hours
- Cost
- Free
- Art
- Free
- Rainy day
- Iconic
What to pack
For highs near 20°C, lows near 10°C and 18 wet days: light layers for the day and a light jacket for the evening; a compact umbrella and waterproof shoes — rain is frequent; comfortable walking shoes.
Is April a good time to visit Bogotá?
A quieter month with trade-offs, with 2 notable events on the calendar. If your dates are flexible, July–August and December–March are better overall. Compare every month.
Bogotá in other months
Questions travellers ask
+Is April a good time to visit Bogotá?
It is a quieter month with trade-offs. One of the wettest months, with frequent afternoon showers; the book fair fills Corferias.
+How warm is Bogotá in April?
Average highs are around 20°C (68°F) and lows around 10°C (50°F).
+Does it rain a lot in Bogotá in April?
Expect rain on about 18 days of the month, so pack for wet weather.