October is Bogotá's rainiest month, and the one where it is cheapest and most itself.
Weather#
| Typical | |
|---|---|
| Mornings | Often grey, sometimes clear |
| Days | Around 18°C |
| Afternoons and evenings | Rain most days |
| Nights | Around 9°C |
September before, November after.
What's on#
Halloween, the 31st, a real event: costumes, parties in Chapinero and the Zona T, children in the malls. A Monday public holiday mid-month.
The wet-season day#
Morning La Candelaria, Chapinero, Usaquén, a walk while it holds. Afternoon The Gold Museum, Botero, the National Museum, a coffee tasting, a long lunch. Night Nightlife, which does not care about rain.
Prices#
The lowest of the year. Bogotá on a budget, where to stay.
Pack#
A real rain jacket, waterproof shoes, a warm layer, a costume if you are here on the 31st.
With a rolo#
Post your dates on Roavi Community and browse Local Friends in Bogotá; a rolo knows what to do with a wet afternoon better than any guide.
Bogotá in October? The cheapest month, with someone who knows where it is dry.
Meet a Local FriendFrequently Asked Questions
What is the weather like in Bogotá in October?
Highs around 18°C, nights around 9°C, rain most afternoons and often into the evening. With November, the wettest month of the year.Is October a bad time to visit Bogotá?
It is the worst month for Monserrate and day trips and the best for price. If your trip is museums, coffee, food and nightlife, it works with mornings outdoors and afternoons indoors.Is Halloween celebrated in Bogotá?
Yes, seriously. Adults in costume, parties in Chapinero and the Zona T, offices dressed up on the nearest Friday, children trick-or-treating in the malls.What should I do in Bogotá when it rains?
The Gold Museum, Botero, the National Museum, a coffee tasting, a long lunch in Chapinero, and the bars and clubs at night, which do not notice the rain.
