Bogotá weather in March (Colombia)

What kind of temperatures can you expect in Bogotá during March? Curious if the timing is right for your trip? Our page offers an in-depth look at the monthly weather conditions.

Temperatures

In March, Bogotá tends to experience pleasant temperatures and heavy rainfall. Expect the temperatures during the day to hover around 21°C. At night, they will likely drop to about 11°C.

Precipitation

Bogotá in March falls under the rainy season with heavy rainfall, averaging around 244 mm for the month. With the year's heaviest rain occurring this month, it's best to be equipped with a poncho to handle the frequent downpours. Historically, the month has about 14 days of rain.

Average sunshine

Expect a moderate amount of sunlight, with approximately 107 hours. This means a pleasant mix of sun and clouds.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, March may not be the ideal month to visit Bogotá. June, July and August generally stand out with the best circumstances. While February, March, April, October and November tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Bogotá climate page with graphs.

 

Bogotá, monthly averages in March

Min Temperature 11°C  

Max Temperature 21°C  

Chance of Rain 45%  

Precipitation 244 mm  

Rainy days 14 days  

Humidity 75%  

Sunshine 107 hours  

Percentage Sunshine 29%  

Where to go in Colombia in March

Find out more about the weather in Colombia and which places have the best travel conditions in this month.

Weather conditions Weather

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Legend perfect weather pleasant tolerable unpleasant poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C and 29°C and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm a month).

So, what should you wear in this month?

For visitors traveling to Bogotá, we recommend wearing layers. So maybe a skirt, t-shirt, shorts for during the day and jeans and a warm jacket for some days and evenings. Bring a rain jacket in case it rains during your stay. Plan on layering your clothes.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do.

Swimming

6/10

Camping

6/10

Interested in more climate information?

This site provides you with all the information you need about the climate in Bogotá.

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