Bogota is located on a mountain rimmed plateau known as the Sabana de Bogotá high in the Cordillera Oriental of the Andes Mountains, at an elevation of about 2,650 m, hence experiencing mild weather and temperature conditions. However, if you are  a first time visitor to Bogota – actually the third highest capital in south America after La Paz and Quito – then you should be aware that in order to overcome the initial dizziness and tiredness and adjust to the higher altitude, it’s advisable to remain inactive for the first couple of days.

In compassion to Colombia’s lowlands, Bogota experiences considerably colder conditions and lower temperatures. Mornings are generally warm and sunny and nights rather cold, although it’s not uncommon for the city to experience significant fluctuations in temperature levels during the day. Bogota enjoys temperature averages of around 14.4° C (58° F) all year round. Temperatures tend to rise during the day, reaching highs of to around 18° C and even higher during prolonged sunny periods, dropping to about 9° C at night. However variations in temperature between night and day are considerably more pronounced during the dry season. Between April and October Bogota is under the influence of its wet season while the period between December to March is considered to be the dry season. Rain falls even during the dry season, although it’s usually light and arrives mainly in the mornings or evenings.