Bogotá · Colombia
February
Dry season continues into February — pleasant mountain weather and the city quietly excellent.
Best match
#5 of 12 months
There are better months for Bogotá — see the full ranking below.
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High
19°C
Low
7°C
Rain
55mm
Sun
5.5hrs/day
30-year climate normals · Open Meteo ERA5
How February scores in Bogotá
Weather
Very good
Value
Very good
Crowds
Excellent
Events
Good
Atmosphere
Very good
What you gain in February
- ↑February maintains the dry season conditions that make Bogotá most comfortable. The clear days in February give excellent views of the Monserrate mountain (3,152m) that looms over the Candelaria historic centre — the funicular or cable car to the summit provides one of the finest panoramas of any South American capital. On a clear February morning, the vast horizontal extent of Bogotá across the Savanna stretching to the mountain ranges east and west is striking.
- ↑The Usaquén neighbourhood — a colonial-era village absorbed into the north of the city — holds its famous Sunday artisan market year-round, but February's good weather makes it particularly pleasant. Antiques, leather goods, handwoven textiles, and very good brunch at the neighbourhood cafés. The neighbourhood's colonial church and the cobblestone streets have been preserved amid the surrounding modern district.
What you sacrifice
- ↓February rainfall (55mm) is slightly higher than January — the tail of the first dry season beginning to see increasing moisture. Showers arrive without much warning in the afternoons and a light rain jacket is advisable at all times of year in Bogotá.
- ↓The city has a persistent security perception issue that does not fully reflect the actual safety of its improved tourist areas (Usaquén, La Macarena, Candelaria, Zona Rosa). Visitors should take sensible precautions — avoid ostentatious displays of expensive equipment, use Uber or InDriver rather than hailing taxis on the street, and ask hotel staff about current neighbourhood recommendations.
How February compares to June (best month)
| Factor | February | June ★ |
|---|---|---|
| Weather | 7 | 8 |
| Value | 7 | 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 →