October weather forecast
Colombia

October in Colombia signals the closure of the rainy season and the ushering in of the drier period. The country experiences further reduction in rainfall while maintaining stable, high temperatures consistent with its tropical climate.

The Andean region, home to the capital city Bogota, exhibits relatively cool temperatures thanks to its high altitude. In October, the temperature ranges from 18°C (64.4°F) to 25.4°C (77.7°F), exhibiting a minor increase compared to September. The climate in this region remains mild due to its topographical advantage.

Conversely, the Guajira Peninsula in the north and the Amazon region continue to endure their hotter climate. Temperatures in these regions fluctuate between 26.2°C (79.2°F) and 33.1°C (91.6°F), maintaining the consistently high heat typical of these regions' year-round warm season.

While October is the final month of the rainy season, rainfall further decreases compared to September. In areas like Quibdo, renowned for high precipitation levels, rainfall averages drop to approximately 550mm (21.65") for the month. This continuous decline in rainfall heralds the onset of the upcoming drier season.

Despite the reduction in rainfall, the Pacific Coast and the Caribbean Sea maintain their warm water temperatures, generally spanning from 26.1°C (79°F) to 28.9°C (84°F). These conditions continue to favor an array of water activities, though the ideal conditions for these pursuits might be influenced by the persistent decrease in rainfall.

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• Bogotá - October »
  In Bogotá in October, it is raining for 25.7 days, with typically 163mm (6.42") of accumulated precipitation. In Bogotá, in October, it is raining for 25.7 days, with typically 163mm (6.42") of accumulated precipitation.
• Medellin - October »
  In Medellin in October, during 29.8 rainfall days, 308mm (12.13") of precipitation is typically accumulated. In Medellin, in October, it is raining for 29.8 days, with typically 308mm (12.13") of accumulated precipitation.
• Cali - October »
  On the first day of October in Cali sunrise is at 05:53 and sunset at 17:58. January, March through June, August, October and November, with an average maximum UV index of 5, are months with the lowest UV index in Cali.
• Cartagena - October »
  The month with the most rainfall in Cartagena is October, when the rain falls for 28.2 days and typically aggregates up to 221mm (8.7") of precipitation. In Cartagena, during October, the rain falls for 28.2 days and regularly aggregates up to 221mm (8.7") of precipitation.
• Cúcuta - October »
  The month with the most rainfall in Cúcuta is October, when the rain falls for 18.4 days and typically aggregates up to 69mm (2.72") of precipitation. The month with the most rainfall in Cúcuta is October, when the rain falls for 18.4 days and typically aggregates up to 69mm (2.72") of precipitation.
• Bucaramanga - October »
  As Bucaramanga moves into October, it finds itself embracing a cooler climate in comparison to the preceding months. As Bucaramanga welcomes October, the average high-temperature records at a still pleasant 22.5°C (72.5°F), marking an insignificant deviation from the prior month.
• Pereira - October »
  May, October and November, with an average relative humidity of 79%, are the most humid months in Pereira, Colombia. The months with the highest humidity in Pereira are May, October and November, with an average relative humidity of 79%.
• Santa Marta - October »
  With an average sea temperature of 29.5°C (85.1°F), October is the month with the warmest seawater in Santa Marta, Colombia. October is the month with the warmest seawater in Santa Marta with an average sea temperature of 29.5°C (85.1°F).
• Ibagué - October »
  The month with the most rainfall in Ibagué is October, when the rain falls for 26.6 days and typically aggregates up to 126mm (4.96") of precipitation. In Ibagué, during October, the rain falls for 26.6 days and regularly aggregates up to 126mm (4.96") of precipitation.
• Villavicencio - October »
  Frequent bursts of rain interspersed with bouts of sunshine typifies October weather in Villavicencio. In October, the average heat index, which takes the relative humidity and factors it into the air temperature reading, is calculated to be 38°C (100.4°F).
• Neiva - October »
  On the first day of October in Neiva, Colombia, sunrise is at 05:47 and sunset at 17:53. In Neiva, during October, the rain falls for 24.1 days and regularly aggregates up to 70mm (2.76") of precipitation.
• Valledupar - October »
  In Valledupar, Colombia, during October, the rain falls for 26.3 days and regularly aggregates up to 105mm (4.13") of precipitation. October and November, with an average relative humidity of 73%, are the most humid months in Valledupar.