Monserrate
Monserrate is a mountain in the Cordillera Oriental range, located 3 kilometers from Bogotá, Colombia. It rises to an elevation of 3,152 meters and is one of the most looked-up sights in the country.
Planning a visit
To visit Monserrate, consider the weather patterns in Bogotá. The mountain experiences consistent temperatures, with daily highs between 16 °C and 18 °C and lows around 8 °C to 9 °C throughout the year. Rainfall varies significantly, with January and February offering the fewest rainy days, typically about 10 to 11 days per month. Other months, particularly April, May, July, October, and November, see rain on over 20 days. The site is accessible by wheelchair. Monserrate is located 3 kilometers from Bogotá. The nearest airport is El Dorado International Airport, which is 15 kilometers away. Visitors can combine a trip here with nearby sights such as the Gold Museum, 1.8 kilometers away, or the Casa de Nariño, 2.6 kilometers away. The Salt Cathedral of Zipaquirá is 46.2 kilometers away. The site is open from 08:30 to 12:30 and 15:30 to 20:00. The round-trip price is COP$27,000 for adults, or COP$16,000 on Sundays.
Weather by month
Temperatures stay much the same all year, around 13 °C on average. Rain is spread fairly evenly through the year.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average high, °C | 18 | 18 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 17 | 18 | 17 | 17 | 17 |
| Average low, °C | 8 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 |
| Rainfall, mm | 46 | 61 | 88 | 126 | 122 | 77 | 70 | 59 | 68 | 124 | 128 | 66 |
| Rainy days | 11 | 10 | 20 | 23 | 24 | 26 | 24 | 21 | 20 | 23 | 22 | 14 |
Temperatures and rainfall: 1981–2010 averages for this spot (4 km grid), from CHELSA. Rainy days: 2015–2024, NASA POWER.
