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Bogota, Colombia · Equatorial tropical

Bogota in April: go or not?

Tough period. Bogota in April only reaches 4.4/10.

📅 Data updated: October 2026 🛰️ ERA5 · 10 years 📍 4.71°N · 74.07°W
⚡ This month's verdict
Avoid
Bogota · April
4.4
9–20°
Temperature
45%
Rain
4h
Sun
🌴 Tropical☀️ High UV🌧️ Monsoon season
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The month in detail

What to expect in April

In April, Bogota sees 20°C during the day with 3.5h of sunshine per day. Expect rain on 45% of days — a light raincoat in the bag is recommended.

April ranks 10 out of 12 months in Bogota. Compared to March: 10 pts more rainy days, −0.9h of sun per day.

This month's conditions

What it's like in April

UV index
8 · very high
protection essential
Feels like
comfortable
10°
Daylight
12.1h of daylight
Air quality
fair
AQI 44
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Is April the right month?

The best month in Bogota is January (7.6/10), 3.2 pts higher than April.

See January →See all 12 months →
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Plan your trip

Hotels at their lowest outside peak season, highest on comfortable months. Shoulder seasons offer a good price/climate compromise.

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Practical info

What you need to know before you go

Three angles: the country (language, currency, safety, budget), the year-round climate, and the specifics of a tropical stay.

Country · Colombia

🗣️LanguageSpanish
💶CurrencyPeso colombien ($)
🚗DrivingRight-hand
🛡️Safety ⓘSafe · 2/5
💰Cost of living ⓘCheap · 2/5

🌡️ Climate

🌍Climate typeEquatorial tropical
📈Climate trend ⓘStable
🔥Hottest monthJanuary · 20°C
❄️Coolest monthJune · 18°C
🌧️Rainiest month ⓘApril · 45%

🏝️ Tropical stay

🌞Dry season ⓘMay → Sep
🌧️Wet season ⓘDec → Mar
🌀Cyclones ⓘNone (equator)
Location

Where is Bogota ?

Global position + regional geographic context.

🌍 World
🔍 Geographic context
Colombia
Equatorial tropical climate with a 7.6 → 4.3 gap between best and worst month. 10 years of ERA5 data to choose by project.
4.71°N · 74.07°W
Questions

Frequently asked questions

What is the best time to visit Bogota?
January is the best month with 20.0°C highs, 8.0°C lows, 5.9h of sunshine and 16.0% rainy days. The months of January & February offer comparable conditions.
How many hours of sunshine does Bogota get in January?
Bogota averages 5.9 sunshine hours per day in January. It is the sunniest month with a climate score of 7.2/10.
What is the rainiest month in Bogota?
May is the most unfavourable month with May has the lowest climate score of the year and the lowest climate score of the year.
What are the temperatures at night in Bogota in January?
In January, overnight lows reach 8.0°C, while afternoon highs average 20.0°C.
Is Bogota good in winter?
In winter (December-February), Bogota scores 7.1/10 on average — Decent period conditions for cultural visits.. The best month overall remains January with a score of 7.2/10.
When should you avoid Bogota?
May is the most difficult month to visit Bogota, with May has the lowest climate score of the year. Climate conditions are at their lowest of the year during this period.
Do you need sun protection in Bogota in April?
The average UV index reaches 8 in April in Bogota (very high), with about 12.1h of daylight. Protection essential.