March could be a good time to visit Bogota, as the weather is generally fine. The average high temperature is around +66°F, and there are typically 0 sunny days in March. However, expect about 20 rainy days, and total monthly rainfall of approximately 217 mm. The weather is changeable so pack for every eventuality. Search flightsin one click on Avionero.
Average weather
☀️
+66°F
Avg. max. temperature
+43°F
Min.
+77°F
Max.
217 mm
Total precipitation
80%
Avg. humidity
1 m/s
Avg. wind
0 ☀️
Sunny Days
11 ⛅️
Cloudy
20 🌦
Rainy
Our opinion: Bogota has OK weather in March.
Average temperature in Bogota in March
Here are the expected maximum, average and minimum temperatures in Bogota for March based on the historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
Going from a maximum of +68°F during the day to a minimum of +48°F during the night, the temperature in March averages around +66°F.
The average maximum temperature goes down 18% by the end of the month, compared with the beginning of the month, from +68°F to +64°F.
Is Bogota warm or cold in March?
Bogota is typically mild in March.
Maximum temperatures go up compared to the previous month from +66°F to +66°F. The minimum temperature also goes up from +52°F to +52°F.
Pack a light jacket as it will be warm in the day and cool in the evenings.
March is one of the coolest months in Bogota, here is the comparison with other months:
Climate in Bogota in March
Bogota weather looks like this, on average, in March and the surrounding months.
February
March
April
Avg. temperature
+66°F
+66°F
+66°F
Min. temperature
+39°F
+43°F
+43°F
Max. temperature
+75°F
+77°F
+73°F
Rainfall
186 mm
217 mm
219 mm
Wind
1 m/s
1 m/s
1 m/s
Humidity
78%
80%
81%
Air pressure
1022 HPa
1023 HPa
1023 HPa
Sunny days
1
0
0
Cloudy days
10
11
11
Rainy days
17
20
19
Snowy days
0
0
0
March weather is still as ok as in February.The temperature levels stay the same in the area of +66°F for average maximum temperature during the day.Prepare for more rain. Average rainfall goes from 186 mm to 217 mm.Humidity rises from 78% to 80%.The average wind speed doesn’t change much during March, staying around 1 m/s.The days becoming less sunny, going from 1 sunny days in February to 0 in March.
April brings much the same weather, it remains ok.
Wind speed in Bogota in March based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
The average wind speed is 2 m/s getting up to 3 m/s which is a light breeze; barely moving the tree leaves.
The average wind speed in Bogota is gradually increasing during March, going from 2 m/s to 2 m/s over the course of the month.
Rain
Amount of rainfall in mm during March in Bogota based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
A chance of rain on a typical day in March stands at 100%, leading to total precipitation of around 311 mm. The maximum amount of rainfall per day is around 26 mm, which is moderate rain.March is a pretty wet month with over 31 rainy days, so don’t forget to pack an umbrella, raincoat, and a pair of wellies.
Here’s how March is compared with other months in the amount of precipitation, total mm:
Bogota wettest month is November, where a typical day has a 73% chance of precipitation and 233 mm of rainfall per day. July, on the other hand, is the driest month with a mere 10% chance of precipitation and 30 mm of rainfall per day.
How was the weather last March in Bogota?
This is the weather in Bogota in March 2023:
1 March
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+68°F
2 March
☁️
+62°F
3 March
🌧️
+65°F
4 March
🌧️
+63°F
5 March
🌧️
+65°F
6 March
🌧️
+62°F
7 March
🌧️
+66°F
8 March
🌧️
+64°F
9 March
🌧️
+68°F
10 March
🌧️
+68°F
11 March
🌧️
+65°F
12 March
🌧️
+67°F
13 March
🌧️
+64°F
14 March
🌧️
+65°F
15 March
🌧️
+67°F
16 March
🌧️
+67°F
17 March
🌧️
+67°F
18 March
🌧️
+66°F
19 March
☀️
+68°F
20 March
☁️
+66°F
21 March
🌧️
+66°F
22 March
🌧️
+66°F
23 March
☁️
+65°F
24 March
☁️
+67°F
25 March
☁️
+64°F
26 March
🌧️
+67°F
27 March
🌧️
+63°F
28 March
🌧️
+65°F
29 March
🌧️
+66°F
30 March
🌧️
+64°F
31 March
🌧️
+65°F
In March 2023 Bogota had 1 sunny days, 5 cloudy days, and 25 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was +66°F, with an absolute maximum of +68°F and a minimum of +63°F. The average humidity was 79%, with a maximum of 100% and a minimum of 40%. The average wind speed was 2 m/s, with a maximum of 8 m/s and a minimum of 0 m/s.
Are you planning a trip in March?
Climate Change Over the Years
This is how Bogota climate has changed over the last 43 years.
The climate in Bogota in March has not changed that much over the last 43 years.
The average temperature was the lowest in 1989 (+67°F) and the highest in 2005 (+76°F). The driest year was 1980 with only 95 mm of rainfall, and the wettest year was 2021 with 456 mm.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions about the weather in Bogota in March:
Is March a good time to visit Bogota?
It’s always a good time to visit Bogota, but the weather is changeable in March, so plan a mix of indoor and outdoor activities and exploring, and pack for every eventuality.
Can you sunbathe in Bogota in March?
March has mild temperatures in Bogota. Not ideal for sunbathing, but still good for daytime outdoor activities, but plan for cool evenings. Pack a light jacket and shorts!
Is Bogota rainy in March?
Bogota is often rainy in March. You may get a bit damp when outside, so pack an umbrella, and maybe even a raincoat.
Is it sunny in Bogota in March?
Usually, it’s not very sunny in Bogota in March, often it’s pretty cloudy. Pack for any eventuality; layering can help reduce the number of bulky items needed.
Other cities in Colombia
Check out the weather for other cities in Colombia.
For this page, we’ve looked at the typical weather in Bogota, based on historical hourly weather data from January 1, 1979, to December 31, 2022.
For past dates, we show actual recorded data at the location at that time. Forecasts are based on recorded weather during that day of the year, averaged over the total years for which we have records (unless stated otherwise). The daily temperature is the highest recorded temperature in the shadow during that day.