Bogotá
Capital of Colombia
Bogotá is the capital city of Colombia with a population of about 8 million people. Visitors come to see sites including Monserrate, the Casa de Nariño, and the Gold Museum.
What to see
The city features several cultural and historic points of interest. Travelers can visit the Gold Museum, Bogotá, or explore the grounds of the Casa de Nariño. Monserrate provides a view of the area. Other locations of interest include the Museo Botero, the National Museum of Colombia, the amusement park Salitre Mágico, and the neighborhood of Usaquén.
When to go
Bogotá maintains consistent temperatures throughout the year, with daily highs around 18 °C to 20 °C and lows near 10 °C or 11 °C. Rainfall varies significantly by month. January, February, and August are the driest months, with rain falling on 14 to 20 days. April, May, and October are among the wettest periods, experiencing rain on approximately 24 to 25 days each month.
Getting there
The primary gateway to the city is El Dorado International Airport, located 13 kilometers from the city.
Top sights in Bogotá
Weather by month
Temperatures stay much the same all year, around 14 °C on average. The wettest is November, with about 118 mm of rain.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average high, °C | 19 | 19 | 19 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 19 | 20 | 19 | 18 | 19 |
| Average low, °C | 10 | 10 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 |
| Rainfall, mm | 43 | 56 | 81 | 112 | 105 | 61 | 54 | 46 | 56 | 112 | 118 | 62 |
| Rainy days | 14 | 15 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 20 | 20 | 25 | 24 | 17 |
Temperatures and rainfall: 1981–2010 averages for Bogotá (4 km grid), from CHELSA. Rainy days: 2015–2024, NASA POWER.
Also worth a look
- Museo Botero
- National Museum of Colombia
- Salitre Mágico
- Usaquén