Bogotá · Colombia
July
Second dry season peak — excellent conditions and the Bogotá Half Marathon brings international runners.
Best match
#2 of 12 months
July is one of the best times to visit Bogotá.
Climate
High
19°C
Low
7°C
Rain
42mm
Sun
6.3hrs/day
30-year climate normals · Open Meteo ERA5
How July scores in Bogotá
Weather
Excellent
Value
Very good
Crowds
Very good
Events
Very good
Atmosphere
Excellent
What you gain in July
- ↑July is mid dry-season in Bogotá and conditions are excellent. The clear days offer the city's best mountain views and the Ciclovía draws its highest attendances of the year. The Bogotá Half Marathon (typically last Sunday of July) is one of the largest running events in South America and brings an international community of athletes to the city — the race route through the Chicó and Usaquén neighbourhoods is genuinely beautiful.
- ↑The city's cultural program is at its most active in July: the Luis Caballero, Botero, and Maloka museums all programme their major exhibitions for the dry-season audience, and the street food culture of La Macarena — arepas de choclo, oblea wafers with dulce de leche, fresh jugo de mora — is at its most energetic in the dry, cool weather.
What you sacrifice
- ↓International visitor numbers at their second dry-season peak: the most popular restaurants require booking and hotels in the Zona Rosa and Chicó cost more than in the wet season, though Bogotá remains affordable by global standards.
- ↓The dry season wind — the brisa — picks up in July and can make the Ciclovía and outdoor events feel cool despite the sunshine. Layers are essential: the temperature can drop suddenly from 19°C to 10°C when cloud comes over Monserrate.
How July compares to June (best month)
| Factor | July | June ★ |
|---|---|---|
| Weather | 8 | 8 |
| Value | 7 | 7 |
| Crowds | 7 | 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 →