Month guide · Bogotá · Colombia
Bogotá in November
What November 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
November is a quieter month with trade-offs. Expect average highs of 19°C (66°F), lows of 9°C (48°F), about 17 rainy days and roughly 11.9 hours of daylight. Rainy and grey, with Christmas lights going up late in the month.
Key facts
- Average high / low
- 19°C (66°F) / 9°C (48°F)
- Rainy days
- About 17
- Daylight
- About 11.9 hours
- Crowds
- Quiet
- Hotel prices
- Low
Weather in November
November is the 11th-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 17 of its 30 days. Compared with October (19°C (66°F)), November is about as warm; by December highs stay near 19°C (66°F).
- Sunrise (15 November)
- About 05:44
- Sunset (15 November)
- About 17:39
- Daylight
- About 11.9 hours
Windy months (June–September). Mixed sun and drizzle with breezy days, kite season and summer festival events in August.
Crowds and prices
On a 1–5 scale, November rates 2 for crowds (the peak is February at 3) and 2 for hotel prices (highest in January). That makes November one of the better-value months to book.
Events in November
November has no major recurring festival in Bogotá, which usually means easier bookings.
What to do in November
With frequent rain, plan around indoor sights and keep outdoor time flexible.
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
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Museum · La Macarena
Museo Nacional de Colombia
Colombia's oldest museum, founded in 1823, occupies a 19th-century star-shaped former prison, El Panóptico.
- Time needed
- 2 hours
- Cost
- Low cost
- History
- Art
- Rainy day
- Architecture
What to pack
For highs near 19°C, lows near 9°C and 17 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 November a good time to visit Bogotá?
A quieter month with trade-offs. If your dates are flexible, July–August and December–March are better overall. Compare every month.
Bogotá in other months
Questions travellers ask
+Is November a good time to visit Bogotá?
It is a quieter month with trade-offs. Rainy and grey, with Christmas lights going up late in the month.
+How warm is Bogotá in November?
Average highs are around 19°C (66°F) and lows around 9°C (48°F).
+Does it rain a lot in Bogotá in November?
Expect rain on about 17 days of the month, so pack for wet weather.