Best time to visit · Bogotá · Colombia
The best time to visit Bogotá
Weather, crowds, prices and events for every month, so you can pick the trip that suits you.
Updated By the AMZBooking editorial team
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Quick answer
Bogotá has spring-like weather all year, so any month works. December to March is the driest period, with sunny mornings and clear views from Monserrate. April–May and October–November bring more rain, usually in afternoon showers. Hotel prices are fairly stable, though business hotels are cheaper at weekends and in holiday periods.
Key facts
- Best months
- July–August and December–March
- Shoulder season
- June and September
- Warmest month
- January (avg high 20°C (68°F))
- Coldest month
- May (avg high 19°C (66°F))
- Rainiest month
- April (~18 rainy days)
- Lowest hotel prices
- May and September–November
Seasons
At about 2,600 metres, Bogotá is cool all year, with daytime highs of about 19–20°C and night-time lows of 7–10°C. Weather changes quickly; the rainiest periods are April–May and October–November, while December to February is the driest.
December–March
Dry season
Sunny mornings, cold nights and the clearest views of the mountains; the city is quiet in early January.
April–May
First rainy season
Frequent showers and grey skies; FILBo book fair and theatre and music festivals in some years.
June–September
Windy months
Mixed sun and drizzle with breezy days, kite season and summer festival events in August.
October–November
Second rainy season
The wettest months, with heavy afternoon rain; good for museums and indoor sights.
Month by month
Long-term averages (rounded). Crowds and prices are relative, 1 (lowest) to 5 (highest). Daylight is sunrise to sunset on the 15th.
| Month | High | Low | Rainy days | Daylight | Crowds | Prices |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 20°C | 7°C | 7 | 11.9 h | 2/5 | 3/5 |
| February | 20°C | 8°C | 10 | 12 h | 3/5 | 3/5 |
| March | 20°C | 9°C | 14 | 12.1 h | 3/5 | 3/5 |
| April | 20°C | 10°C | 18 | 12.2 h | 3/5 | 3/5 |
| May | 19°C | 10°C | 18 | 12.3 h | 2/5 | 2/5 |
| June | 19°C | 9°C | 15 | 12.4 h | 3/5 | 3/5 |
| July | 19°C | 9°C | 14 | 12.4 h | 3/5 | 3/5 |
| August | 19°C | 8°C | 13 | 12.3 h | 3/5 | 3/5 |
| September | 19°C | 8°C | 13 | 12.1 h | 2/5 | 2/5 |
| October | 19°C | 9°C | 18 | 12 h | 2/5 | 2/5 |
| November | 19°C | 9°C | 17 | 11.9 h | 2/5 | 2/5 |
| December | 19°C | 8°C | 12 | 11.8 h | 3/5 | 3/5 |
Yearly events
Recurring dates shift from year to year; confirm with the organiser before you book.
| Month | Events |
|---|---|
| March | Festival Estéreo Picnic — music festival (usually March or April) |
| April | FILBo — Bogotá International Book Fair (usually late April to early May); Semana Santa (March or April) |
| August | Festival de Verano — free events and concerts around Simón Bolívar Park (usually August); City anniversary (6 August) |
| December | Christmas lights in parks and along main avenues (December); Noche de las Velitas — candle night (7 December) |
Cheapest and quietest times
Hotel prices are usually lowest in May and September–November, and the sights are quietest in January, May and September–November.
What to pack
| Season | Pack |
|---|---|
| Dry season | Light layers for the day and a light jacket for the evening; A compact umbrella and waterproof shoes — rain is frequent; Comfortable walking shoes |
| First rainy season | Layers, a warm sweater and a jacket for cool evenings; A compact umbrella and waterproof shoes — rain is frequent; Comfortable walking shoes |
| Windy months | Layers, a warm sweater and a jacket for cool evenings; A compact umbrella and waterproof shoes — rain is frequent; Comfortable walking shoes |
| Second rainy season | Light layers for the day and a light jacket for the evening; A compact umbrella and waterproof shoes — rain is frequent; Comfortable walking shoes |
Questions travellers ask
+What is the best month to visit Bogotá?
Bogotá has spring-like weather all year, so any month works. December to March is the driest period, with sunny mornings and clear views from Monserrate. April–May and October–November bring more rain, usually in afternoon showers. Hotel prices are fairly stable, though business hotels are cheaper at weekends and in holiday periods.
+When are hotel prices lowest in Bogotá?
Usually in May and September–November. Rainy and grey, but mornings can be clear; a quiet month for visitors.
+What is the rainiest month in Bogotá?
April, with about 18 days of rain on average.
+How hot does Bogotá get?
The warmest month, January, averages highs of 20°C (68°F) and lows of 7°C (45°F).