Bogotá · Colombia
April
Peak of first rainy season — the hills are brilliant green but plan around afternoon showers.
Strong option
#11 of 12 months
There are better months for Bogotá — see the full ranking below.
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High
18°C
Low
8°C
Rain
115mm
Sun
4.3hrs/day
30-year climate normals · Open Meteo ERA5
How April scores in Bogotá
Weather
Above average
Value
Excellent
Crowds
Excellent
Events
Above average
Atmosphere
Very good
What you gain in April
- ↑April is the wettest month of the first rainy season but Bogotá's rain has a distinctive character: it typically falls in the afternoon and early evening, leaving mornings clear and fresh. A morning at the Gold Museum (arriving at 9am before the school groups), followed by a walk through the Candelaria and a lunch at La Puerta Falsa (a tiny colonial-era café serving changua — milk and egg soup — since 1816) is entirely unaffected by the afternoon rain.
- ↑The city's world-class art scene — the MAMBO (Museo de Arte Moderno de Bogotá), the Galería Santa Fe, and the independent galleries of La Macarena — is excellent in rainy months when outdoor activities take second place. Bogotá has quietly developed one of South America's most significant contemporary art scenes.
What you sacrifice
- ↓April's 115mm of rainfall, concentrated in the afternoon and evening, means that sunset viewpoints (the Monserrate summit, the Andrés Carne de Res rooftop in Chia, or the views from Chapinero Alto) are frequently cloud-obscured in the late day.
- ↓The first rainy season increases the city's traffic congestion — rain dramatically slows the TransMilenio bus rapid transit and private transport. Build extra time into any appointment.
How April compares to June (best month)
| Factor | April | June ★ |
|---|---|---|
| Weather | 5 | 8 |
| Value | 8 | 7 |
| Crowds | 8 | 7 |
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Climate data: 30-year normals (1991–2020) from Open Meteo ERA5 reanalysis. Scores compare months within Bogotá, not across destinations. Methodology →