Bogotá & the Colombian Andes
A cable car up to a mountain shrine overlooking the whole capital, a gold museum with more pre-Columbian treasure than seems possible to have survived, and a coffee culture that never once has to explain itself.
The best time to visit Bogotá & the Colombian Andes is Dec–Mar, Jul–Aug, when typical daytime highs reach about 19°C (66°F). Local time there is 01:52 (UTC-5).
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The year at a glance
January · high 19°C · rain 59mm · 11.9h of daylight · in the recommended window
shaded columns are the recommended window
Measured at Bogota, the arrival airport
Averages for 2019–2023 from Open-Meteo’s archive, not a forecast
| Month | High °CHigh °F | Rain mmRain in | Light | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 19°C66°F | 59mm2.3in | 11.9h11.9h | in the recommended window |
| February | 19°C67°F | 78mm3.1in | 12.0h12.0h | in the recommended window |
| March | 18°C65°F | 128mm5.0in | 12.1h12.1h | in the recommended window |
| April | 18°C65°F | 104mm4.1in | 12.2h12.2h | |
| May | 18°C65°F | 64mm2.5in | 12.3h12.3h | |
| June | 18°C64°F | 60mm2.4in | 12.4h12.4h | |
| July | 18°C64°F | 33mm1.3in | 12.4h12.4h | in the recommended window |
| August | 18°C65°F | 28mm1.1in | 12.3h12.3h | in the recommended window |
| September | 19°C66°F | 34mm1.3in | 12.1h12.1h | |
| October | 19°C66°F | 79mm3.1in | 12.0h12.0h | |
| November | 19°C65°F | 117mm4.6in | 11.9h11.9h | |
| December | 19°C66°F | 60mm2.4in | 11.9h11.9h | in the recommended window |
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When is the best time to visit Bogotá & the Colombian Andes?
The best time to visit Bogotá & the Colombian Andes is Dec–Mar, Jul–Aug, when typical daytime highs reach about 19°C (66°F).
How warm does Bogotá & the Colombian Andes get?
Typical daytime highs in Bogotá & the Colombian Andes are Mar–May 18°C (65°F), Jun–Aug 18°C (64°F), Sep–Nov 19°C (66°F), Dec–Feb 19°C (66°F).
Is Bogotá & the Colombian Andes expensive?
On the ground, Bogotá & the Colombian Andes is cheap.
What sort of trip is Bogotá & the Colombian Andes good for?
Bogotá & the Colombian Andes is good for history and culture, food and drink, relaxing holidays, bucket-list trips.
How rainy is Bogotá & the Colombian Andes?
The wettest month in Bogotá & the Colombian Andes is March at 128mm (5.0in), the driest August at 28mm (1.1in), with a monthly average of 70mm (2.8in).
What plug do I need for Bogotá & the Colombian Andes?
Bogotá & the Colombian Andes uses type A, B sockets at 110 V.
