Weather Comparison
Side-by-side weather comparison for March
| Metric | Medellin | Bogota | Better |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average HighHigher is warmer | 26°C (79°F)▲ | 19°C (66°F) | Medellin |
| Average LowHigher is milder | 17°C (63°F)▲ | 11°C (52°F) | Medellin |
| Rain DaysFewer is drier | 28 days | 19 days▲ | Bogota |
| PrecipitationLess is drier | 261 mm | 132 mm▲ | Bogota |
| Sunshine HoursMore is sunnier | 10h/day | 10h/day | Tie |
| HumidityLower is more comfortable | 82% | 82% | Tie |
| UV IndexLower is safer | 6 | 6 | Tie |
| Wind SpeedCalmer is better | 5 km/h▲ | 9 km/h | Medellin |
Based on sunshine hours, rain days, comfortable temperatures, and humidity levels, Bogota edges ahead as the better destination in March. Bogota offers 10 hours of daily sunshine with only 19 rain days, while Medellin sees 10 sunshine hours and 28 rain days.
Medellin sits in the comfortable travel range at 26°C. Bogota is also comfortable at 19°C.
For travelers who prioritize dry weather, Bogota is the stronger choice in March.
Medellin reaches an average high of 26°C (79°F) and drops to 17°C (63°F) at night during March. The daily temperature range is 9°C, meaning moderate variation throughout the day.
Bogota averages 19°C (66°F) for the high and 11°C (52°F) for the low, with a daily range of 8°C. There is a notable 7°C gap between the two cities, so expect a very different feel.
Both cities are in the Northern Hemisphere, so they share the same seasonal pattern in March.
Medellin receives approximately 261 mm of rainfall across 28 rain days during March. Rain is frequent, so waterproof gear is essential.
Bogota sees 132 mm over 19 rain days. That makes Bogota the drier option by 9 rain days and 129 mm of total precipitation.
Both cities share similar humidity levels at 82%.
Highs of 26°C, lows of 17°C, 28 rain days
Highs of 19°C, lows of 11°C, 19 rain days
Pack for both: waterproof jacket, compact umbrella, waterproof shoes, moisture-wicking fabrics. These items are useful in either destination during March.
The table below shows average high temperatures and rain days for every month. March is highlighted for quick reference.
| Month | Medellin | Bogota | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| High | Rain | High | Rain | |
| Jan | 26°C | 21d | 19°C | 14d |
| Feb | 26°C | 23d | 19°C | 15d |
| Mar | 26°C | 28d | 19°C | 19d |
| Apr | 26°C | 28d | 19°C | 19d |
| May | 26°C | 29d | 18°C | 17d |
| Jun | 26°C | 26d | 18°C | 11d |
| Jul | 26°C | 25d | 18°C | 10d |
| Aug | 27°C | 24d | 19°C | 7d |
| Sep | 26°C | 27d | 20°C | 9d |
| Oct | 25°C | 29d | 19°C | 17d |
| Nov | 24°C | 29d | 19°C | 21d |
| Dec | 25°C | 24d | 19°C | 16d |
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