Month guide · Bogotá · Colombia
Bogotá in August
What August is really like in Bogotá: weather, crowds, prices, events and what to pack.
Updated By the AMZBooking editorial team
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Quick answer
August is one of the best months to visit Bogotá. Expect average highs of 19°C (66°F), lows of 8°C (46°F), about 13 rainy days and roughly 12.3 hours of daylight. Breezy with mixed sun and showers; the city's anniversary on 6 August brings summer festival events in the parks.
Key facts
- Average high / low
- 19°C (66°F) / 8°C (46°F)
- Rainy days
- About 13
- Daylight
- About 12.3 hours
- Crowds
- Moderate
- Hotel prices
- Average
Weather in August
August is the 8th-warmest month in Bogotá: days average 19°C (66°F) against a yearly average high of 19°C (66°F), and nights fall to about 8°C (46°F). Rain falls on roughly 13 of its 31 days. Compared with July (19°C (66°F)), August is about as warm; by September highs stay near 19°C (66°F).
- Sunrise (15 August)
- About 05:53
- Sunset (15 August)
- About 18:09
- Daylight
- About 12.3 hours
First rainy season (April–May). Frequent showers and grey skies; FILBo book fair and theatre and music festivals in some years.
Crowds and prices
On a 1–5 scale, August 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 August
- Festival de Verano — free events and concerts around Simón Bolívar Park (usually August)
- City anniversary (6 August)
Dates move from year to year. Check the organiser’s site before booking travel around an event.
What to do in August
With frequent rain, plan around indoor sights and keep outdoor time flexible.
Gallery · La Candelaria
Museo Botero
Housed in a colonial mansion around a courtyard, this free museum shows Fernando Botero's donation of his own paintings and sculptures alongside his collection of works by Picasso, Monet, Renoir, Dalí, Miró and others.
- Time needed
- 1.5–2 hours
- Cost
- Free
- Art
- Free
- Rainy day
- Iconic
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Museum · La Macarena
Museo Nacional de Colombia
Look out for the old prison cells that now serve as small exhibition rooms.
- Time needed
- 2 hours
- Cost
- Low cost
- History
- Art
- Rainy day
- Architecture
Architecture · La Candelaria
Teatro Colón
Colombia's national theatre, opened in 1892, has an ornate horseshoe-shaped auditorium with gilded balconies and a painted ceiling.
- Time needed
- 1 hour
- Cost
- Low cost
- Architecture
- History
- After dark
- Rainy day
Museum · Ciudad Salitre
Maloka
Visit on a weekday morning to avoid school groups at weekends.
- Time needed
- 3 hours
- Cost
- Mid-priced
- Kids
- Rainy day
What to pack
For highs near 19°C, lows near 8°C and 13 wet days: layers, a warm sweater and a jacket for cool evenings; a compact umbrella and waterproof shoes — rain is frequent; comfortable walking shoes.
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Questions travellers ask
+Is August a good time to visit Bogotá?
It is one of the best months to visit Bogotá. Breezy with mixed sun and showers; the city's anniversary on 6 August brings summer festival events in the parks.
+How warm is Bogotá in August?
Average highs are around 19°C (66°F) and lows around 8°C (46°F).
+Does it rain a lot in Bogotá in August?
Expect rain on about 13 days of the month, so pack for wet weather.