The best months to visit Bogota are Dec – Mar, Jul – Aug. Dry seasons with clearest skies.
Quick facts
When to go
South America's vibrant Andean capital, with world-class street art, the legendary Gold Museum, and Monserrate summit views over 8 million people.
Dec – Mar, Jul – Aug is the busiest window in Bogota, so accommodation and flights go first. Book ahead. The shoulder weeks either side are usually quieter for the same reason.
Getting Around in Bogota
- Transmilenio bus rapid transit covers the city. Buy a TuLlave card at any station for around 3,000 COP per ride
- Uber and InDriver are widely used and cheaper than taxis. Always use the app rather than hailing cabs on the street
- Bogota has 550km of ciclovias (bike lanes) and the Sunday Ciclovia closes major roads to cars, so rent a bike and ride
For month-by-month detail, itineraries and costs, see the full Bogota travel guide.
Timezone: COT (UTC-5) (No daylight saving time)
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Bogota?
The best months to visit Bogota are Dec – Mar, Jul – Aug (Dry seasons with clearest skies), which makes for the most comfortable conditions for sightseeing and getting around. For what a trip costs day to day, see the Bogota budget breakdown.
