Worst time to visit Bogotá
Some months in Bogotá are clearly tougher for travel — extreme heat, cold, drenching rain, or peak storm season. Here's what to skip.
Country
🇨🇴 Colombia
Region
South America
Hottest
January 20°C
Coldest
January 8°C low
Wettest
April 22 rain days
Driest
January 10 rain days
Months to avoid
| Month | Why |
|---|---|
| March | very wet (16 rain days) |
| April | extremely wet (22 rain days) |
| May | extremely wet (22 rain days) |
| June | extremely wet (19 rain days) |
| July | extremely wet (18 rain days) |
| August | very wet (17 rain days) |
| September | very wet (17 rain days) |
| October | extremely wet (22 rain days) |
| November | extremely wet (19 rain days) |
| December | very wet (14 rain days) |
What to expect in the worst months
April. 22 rain days out of 30 means roughly 73% of days see measurable rainfall — plan flexible indoor backups for every outdoor day.
May. 22 rain days out of 31 means roughly 71% of days see measurable rainfall — plan flexible indoor backups for every outdoor day.
June. 19 rain days out of 30 means roughly 63% of days see measurable rainfall — plan flexible indoor backups for every outdoor day.
Better times to go
Better months: January (20°C, 10 rain days)
Better in the same region in April
If you're set on South America in April, these cities have more comfortable conditions in the same window:
If you still have to go — what to bring
- Wet: Real rain shell (not a "water-resistant" jacket), packable umbrella, dry-bag for electronics, quick-dry layers. Pre-book indoor museums and food halls.
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