Month guide · Bogotá · Colombia
Bogotá in October
What October is really like in Bogotá: weather, crowds, prices, events and what to pack.
Updated By the AMZBooking editorial team
Quick answer
October is a quieter month with trade-offs. Expect average highs of 19°C (66°F), lows of 9°C (48°F), about 18 rainy days and roughly 12 hours of daylight. Among the wettest months, with heavy afternoon rain and occasional hail.
Key facts
- Average high / low
- 19°C (66°F) / 9°C (48°F)
- Rainy days
- About 18
- Daylight
- About 12 hours
- Crowds
- Quiet
- Hotel prices
- Low
Weather in October
October is the 10th-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 18 of its 31 days. Compared with September (19°C (66°F)), October is about as warm; by November highs stay near 19°C (66°F).
- Sunrise (15 October)
- About 05:41
- Sunset (15 October)
- About 17:42
- Daylight
- About 12 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, October rates 2 for crowds (the peak is February at 3) and 2 for hotel prices (highest in January). That makes October one of the better-value months to book.
Events in October
October has no major recurring festival in Bogotá, which usually means easier bookings.
What to do in October
With frequent rain, plan around indoor sights and keep outdoor time flexible.
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
Park · Teusaquillo
Simón Bolívar Park
Combine it with the Jardín Botánico José Celestino Mutis nearby.
- Time needed
- 2 hours
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- Outdoors
- Kids
- Nature
What to pack
For highs near 19°C, lows near 9°C and 18 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 October 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 October a good time to visit Bogotá?
It is a quieter month with trade-offs. Among the wettest months, with heavy afternoon rain and occasional hail.
+How warm is Bogotá in October?
Average highs are around 19°C (66°F) and lows around 9°C (48°F).
+Does it rain a lot in Bogotá in October?
Expect rain on about 18 days of the month, so pack for wet weather.