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Bogota in March: Weather, Average temperature and Climate

Take a look at past year’s weather for Bogota in March and see if it is worth visiting.
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March

Weather in Bogota in March 2025

OK Weather
Mild
🌧️
Rainy
Bogota in March usually sees fair weather conditions, with an average daily high temperature of +19°C and roughly 0 sunny days. However, you should prepare for about 18 rainy days with an average precipitation of 217 mm. The weather is changeable so pack for every eventuality. Search flights in one click on Avionero.

Average weather

☀️
+19°C
Avg. max. temperature
+6°C
Min.
+25°C
Max.
217 mm
Total precipitation
80%
Avg. humidity
1 m/s
Avg. wind
0 ☀️
Sunny Days
2 ⛅️
Cloudy
18 🌦
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

The temperature in March is +19°C on average, with a range between a maximum of +21°C during the day and a minimum of +10°C at night.

The average maximum temperature goes up 9% by the end of the month, compared with the beginning of the month, from +19°C to +20°C.

Is Bogota warm or cold in March?

Bogota is typically mild in March.

Maximum temperatures go up compared to the previous month from +19°C to +19°C. The minimum temperature also goes up from +11°C to +11°C.

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.
FebruaryMarchApril
Avg. temperature
+19°C+19°C+19°C
Min. temperature
+4°C+6°C+6°C
Max. temperature
+24°C+25°C+23°C
Rainfall
179 mm217 mm219 mm
Wind
1 m/s1 m/s1 m/s
Humidity
79%80%81%
Air pressure
1023 HPa1023 HPa1023 HPa
Sunny days
000
Cloudy days
222
Rainy days
181817
Snowy days
000

March weather is still as ok as in February. The temperature levels stay the same in the area of +19°C for average maximum temperature during the day. Prepare for more rain. Average rainfall goes from 179 mm to 217 mm. Humidity rises from 79% to 80%. The average wind speed doesn’t change much during March, staying around 1 m/s. The amount of sunny days stay about the same, averaging 0 sunny days during the month.

April brings much the same weather, it remains ok.

Wind

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 90%, leading to total precipitation of around 230 mm. The maximum amount of rainfall per day is around 32 mm, which is moderate rain. March is a pretty wet month with over 28 rainy days, so don’t forget to pack an umbrella, raincoat, and a pair of galoshes.
March is one of the rainiest months in Bogota, here is a comparison with other months, total mm:
Bogota wettest month is November, where a typical day has a 50% chance of precipitation and 229 mm of rainfall per day. July, on the other hand, is the driest month with a mere 35% chance of precipitation and 31 mm of rainfall per day.

How was the weather last March in Bogota?

This is the weather in Bogota in March 2023:
1 March
🌧️
+19°C
2 March
☁️
+19°C
3 March
☁️
+21°C
4 March
☁️
+18°C
5 March
🌧️
+21°C
6 March
🌧️
+20°C
7 March
🌧️
+20°C
8 March
🌧️
+18°C
9 March
🌧️
+14°C
10 March
🌧️
+18°C
11 March
🌧️
+15°C
12 March
🌧️
+17°C
13 March
🌧️
+17°C
14 March
🌧️
+18°C
15 March
🌧️
+18°C
16 March
🌧️
+19°C
17 March
🌧️
+20°C
18 March
🌧️
+18°C
19 March
🌧️
+19°C
20 March
☁️
+19°C
21 March
☁️
+19°C
22 March
🌧️
+20°C
23 March
🌧️
+20°C
24 March
🌧️
+20°C
25 March
🌧️
+18°C
26 March
☁️
+19°C
27 March
☁️
+19°C
28 March
🌧️
+19°C
29 March
🌧️
+17°C
30 March
🌧️
+19°C
31 March
☁️
+20°C
In March 2023 Bogota had 0 sunny days, 8 cloudy days, and 23 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was +19°C, with an absolute maximum of +21°C and a minimum of +14°C. The average humidity was 86%, with a maximum of 100% and a minimum of 51%. The average wind speed was 2 m/s, with a maximum of 9 m/s and a minimum of 0 m/s.
Are you planning a trip in March?

Climate Change over Years

This is how Bogota climate have been changing during last 43 years period.

The climate in Bogota in March has not changed much over the last 43 years.

The average temperature was the lowest in 1986 (+18°C) and the highest in 2020 (+23°C). The driest year was 1980 with only 1098 mm of rainfall, and the wettest year was 2022 with 2466 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.

Monthly weather in Bogota

Source of the data

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.