Month guide · Bogotá · Colombia
Bogotá in June
What June is really like in Bogotá: weather, crowds, prices, events and what to pack.
Updated By the AMZBooking editorial team
Photo: Frank Ballesteros, CC BY 2.5
Quick answer
June is a shoulder-season month. Expect average highs of 19°C (66°F), lows of 9°C (48°F), about 15 rainy days and roughly 12.4 hours of daylight. Showers ease slightly and windy days begin; Colombian school holidays start.
Key facts
- Average high / low
- 19°C (66°F) / 9°C (48°F)
- Rainy days
- About 15
- Daylight
- About 12.4 hours
- Crowds
- Moderate
- Hotel prices
- Average
Weather in June
June is the 6th-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 9°C (48°F). Rain falls on roughly 15 of its 30 days. Compared with May (19°C (66°F)), June is about as warm; by July highs stay near 19°C (66°F).
- Sunrise (15 June)
- About 05:45
- Sunset (15 June)
- About 18:08
- Daylight
- About 12.4 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, June 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 June
June has no major recurring festival in Bogotá, which usually means easier bookings.
What to do in June
With frequent rain, plan around indoor sights and keep outdoor time flexible.
Historic site · La Candelaria
Chorro de Quevedo
This small square at the top of La Candelaria is traditionally considered the site where the city was founded in 1538.
- Time needed
- 45 minutes
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- History
- Food
Historic site · La Candelaria
Quinta de Bolívar
Combine it with Monserrate, whose lower station is a short walk up the hill.
- Time needed
- 1 hour
- Cost
- Low cost
- History
- Architecture
- Couples
Religious site · La Candelaria
Iglesia de San Francisco
Built from the late 16th century, this is one of the oldest surviving churches in Bogotá, on the corner of Avenida Jiménez and Carrera 7 opposite the Museo del Oro.
- Time needed
- 20 minutes
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- History
- Architecture
- Art
Market · Usaquén
Usaquén Sunday flea market
Arrive mid-morning, browse, then have lunch at one of the restaurants around the square.
- Time needed
- 2–3 hours
- Cost
- Free
- Shopping
- Food
- Free
- Kids
What to pack
For highs near 19°C, lows near 9°C and 15 wet days: layers, a warm sweater and a jacket for cool evenings; a compact umbrella and waterproof shoes — rain is frequent; comfortable walking shoes.
Is June a good time to visit Bogotá?
A shoulder-season month. If your dates are flexible, July–August and December–March are better overall. Compare every month.
Bogotá in other months
Questions travellers ask
+Is June a good time to visit Bogotá?
It is a shoulder-season month. Showers ease slightly and windy days begin; Colombian school holidays start.
+How warm is Bogotá in June?
Average highs are around 19°C (66°F) and lows around 9°C (48°F).
+Does it rain a lot in Bogotá in June?
Expect rain on about 15 days of the month, so pack for wet weather.