Bogotá · Colombia
March
First wet season begins — greener hills, afternoon showers, and the city still very accessible.
Best match
#7 of 12 months
There are better months for Bogotá — see the full ranking below.
See when to go instead →Climate
High
18°C
Low
8°C
Rain
88mm
Sun
4.8hrs/day
30-year climate normals · Open Meteo ERA5
How March scores in Bogotá
Weather
Good
Value
Excellent
Crowds
Excellent
Events
Good
Atmosphere
Very good
What you gain in March
- ↑The transition into Bogotá's first rainy season (March–May) turns the surrounding Andean hillsides a vivid, saturated green. The savanna landscape — largely dry brown-gold in the dry season — fills in and the Monserrate and Guadalupe mountains behind the Candelaria are verdant and dramatic. The showers typically come in concentrated afternoon bursts, leaving mornings clear and fresh.
- ↑Prices in March are among the lowest of the year — between the January dry-season and the June dry-season peaks. The restaurant scene continues: Celele (Caribbean-Colombian ingredients), Amor Perfecto coffee bar (Bogotá's best single-origin roastery), and the graffiti art tour of La Macarena neighbourhood are all excellent in any weather.
What you sacrifice
- ↓March's 88mm of rainfall is a meaningful step up from the dry season. Afternoon downpours can be sudden and heavy — Bogotá's altitude means cloud builds quickly over the mountains and showers arrive with less warning than lower-altitude cities. Mornings are generally clear and dry; afternoon outdoor plans should be flexible.
- ↓The first wet season can affect day trip timing: the road to the Cocora Valley (Valle del Cocora, the wax palm forest outside Salento in the coffee region, 6–7 hours by bus) involves mountain roads that can be challenging after heavy rain.
How March compares to June (best month)
| Factor | March | June ★ |
|---|---|---|
| Weather | 6 | 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 →