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March · climate normalsMild days and a month score of 54/100

Bogotá in March

Fair · 54/100
High / low19° / 11°daily averages
Precipitation81 mm19 wet days
Cloud cover60%monthly average
4.61° N, 74.08° WElevation 2,582 mUTC−5 · Colombia Standard Time
When to goBogotá · weather score
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec54March
Best timeJan–Feb · Dec
March: high / low19° / 11°
iWhat to expect

The weather in March

In March, Bogotá averages daytime highs of 19° and night-time lows of 11° — mild weather by day. Expect around 81 mm of precipitation spread over about 19 wet days, with average cloud cover near 60%.

Temperatures are much the same as in February, and April brings little change.

March scores 54/100 — fair conditions for sightseeing — and ranks 5th of the twelve months for Bogotá. For the most comfortable weather, consider January, February and December instead.

Around the middle of the month the sun rises at 06:03 and sets at 18:09 local time, giving 12 h 05 min of daylight. Days lengthen by 7 minutes over the month.

Why 54/100?

How the score for March is built
Comfort · 42%100%
Dry days · 33%0%
Clear skies · 25%50%

Comfort peaks for daytime highs between 18° and 25°C (64–77°F).

iiIn context

March against the year

Full climate guide

Festivals in Bogotá in March

Only the month is given: the exact dates change from year to year.

iiiNearby in March

Around Bogotá this month

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Soacha

Cundinamarca · 15 km W
19°Mar high
19wet days
53score
Soacha
ivTop of the table

Colombia's best in March

Where to go in March
Santa Marta
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Santa Marta

Magdalena Department
27°Mar high
5wet days
81score
Santa Marta
Gaira
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Gaira

Magdalena Department
27°Mar high
5wet days
81score
Gaira
Salgar
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Salgar

Atlántico
28°Mar high
3wet days
81score
Salgar
Barranquilla
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Barranquilla

Atlántico
28°Mar high
3wet days
79score
Barranquilla
·Questions

Bogotá in March: quick answers

Is March a good time to visit Bogotá?

March scores 54/100 for Bogotá, which we rate as fair. Average highs are 19°C with 19 wet days.

How warm is Bogotá in March?

Daytime highs average 19°C and night-time lows 11°C in March.

Does it rain a lot in Bogotá in March?

Bogotá receives about 81 mm of precipitation in March, falling on around 19 days.