Month guide · Bogotá · Colombia
Bogotá in March
What March is really like in Bogotá: weather, crowds, prices, events and what to pack.
Updated By the AMZBooking editorial team
Photo: Felipe Restrepo Acosta, CC BY-SA 4.0
Quick answer
March is one of the best months to visit Bogotá. Expect average highs of 20°C (68°F), lows of 9°C (48°F), about 14 rainy days and roughly 12.1 hours of daylight. Rain increases through the month; music festivals often take place in March or April.
Key facts
- Average high / low
- 20°C (68°F) / 9°C (48°F)
- Rainy days
- About 14
- Daylight
- About 12.1 hours
- Crowds
- Moderate
- Hotel prices
- Average
Weather in March
March is the 3rd-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 9°C (48°F). Rain falls on roughly 14 of its 31 days. Compared with February (20°C (68°F)), March is about as warm; by April highs stay near 20°C (68°F).
- Sunrise (15 March)
- About 06:03
- Sunset (15 March)
- About 18:08
- Daylight
- About 12.1 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, March 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 March
- Festival Estéreo Picnic — music festival (usually March or April)
Dates move from year to year. Check the organiser’s site before booking travel around an event.
What to do in March
With frequent rain, plan around indoor sights and keep outdoor time flexible.
Religious site · La Candelaria
Iglesia de San Francisco
Step in on the way to the Museo del Oro; the plain exterior hides a spectacular interior.
- Time needed
- 20 minutes
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- History
- Architecture
- Art
Market · Usaquén
Usaquén Sunday flea market
Every Sunday the streets around Usaquén's colonial square fill with stalls selling crafts, jewellery, leather, antiques and street food.
- Time needed
- 2–3 hours
- Cost
- Free
- Shopping
- Food
- Free
- Kids
Market · Paloquemao
Plaza de Mercado de Paloquemao
Come early, ideally before 9am on a weekday or weekend, for the flower market and the freshest fruit.
- Time needed
- 1.5–2 hours
- Cost
- Low cost
- Food
- Photo spot
- Shopping
Experience · Citywide
Ciclovía
On Sundays and public holidays, more than 100 km of main roads close to cars from early morning until early afternoon, and cyclists, runners and skaters take over.
- Time needed
- 2–4 hours
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- Active
- Outdoors
- Kids
What to pack
For highs near 20°C, lows near 9°C and 14 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 March a good time to visit Bogotá?
One of the best months to visit Bogotá, with a notable event on the calendar. The other best months are July–August and December–February. Compare every month.
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Questions travellers ask
+Is March a good time to visit Bogotá?
It is one of the best months to visit Bogotá. Rain increases through the month; music festivals often take place in March or April.
+How warm is Bogotá in March?
Average highs are around 20°C (68°F) and lows around 9°C (48°F).
+Does it rain a lot in Bogotá in March?
Expect rain on about 14 days of the month, so pack for wet weather.