Is the weather good in Colombia in October 2024?
For the past few decades, the average daily temperatures in Colombia during October have been around +75°F.
The weather differs across the Colombia in October. You may encounter maximum temperatures of +75°F at noon in Cali and +66°F in Bogota. So plan your activities, and packing, based on the individual locations rather than the country as a whole.
Temperature, wind and humidity in October
- rainiest? Cali, with an average of 12 mm of rain and humidity of 79%;
- warmest? Cali, with daytime temperatures averaging +82°F;
- windiest? Bogota, with an average of 1 m/s;
- coolest? Bogota, with daytime temperatures averaging +66°F;
How good is the weather in Colombia in October?
How warm is it in Colombia during October?
This is how hot it usually is in October
- Average maximum temperature for the month: +75°F;
- Average minimum temperature for the month: +61°F;
- Highest monthly temperature: +77°F;
- Lowest monthly temperature: +59°F;
Monthly temperatures:
- Warmest: April with an average +77°F during the day;
- Coldest: January with an average +75°F of the day;
- Hottest month in hottest city: April in Cali;
- Coldest month in coolest city: January in Bogota;
Winds in Colombia during October
October tends to offer light winds averaging 1 m/s. However, coastal cities may experience breezes during the mornings and afternoons.
Comparison between cities in October:
- Highest average wind speed: Bogota with 1 m/s;
- Lowest average wind speed: Cali with 0 m/s;
- Windiest day of the month: Bogota with 1 m/s;
- The least windy day of the month: Cali with 0 m/s;
Humidity and precipitation in Colombia in October
Comparison between cities in October:
- Highest average rainfall: Cali with 357 mm;
- Lowest average rainfall: Bogota with 217 mm;
- Most number of rainy days: Medellin with 26 rainy days;
- Least number of rainy days: Bogota with 20 rainy days;
- Highest risk of rain during the day: Medellin with 84%;
- Least risk of rain during the day: Bogota with 65%;
- Highest average humidity: Medellin with 82%;
- Lowest average humidity: Cali with 79%;
Tips for traveling to Colombia in October
Looking for some tips for traveling to the sun, snow, or whatever you're aiming for Colombia? Activities, weather, and clothing are closely linked. In addition, it's important to pack only what you really need so you don't have to worry about heavy packing or paying extra baggage fees.
Here is some advice on what to pack and what kind of activities you can do in the Colombia based on the weather that October is expected to bring. The advice applies to the country as a whole – local weather and possible activities may differ somewhat.
Pack right for October
- For light showers, an umbrella or a thin and light rain cape is usually sufficient, while more rain may require rainwear and rain boots.
- Warm - neither hot nor cool, are probably the most comfortable when you think of sunbathing. Shorts, shorter skirts or dresses, tank tops and t-shirts are the basics here. If you're going to a seaside resort, don't forget your swimwear and maybe even a snorkel, mask and flippers.
- Light winds are probably most comfortable in hot weather but is cooling in cool and cold weather. If it is hot (when the air temperature is about 30 degrees), the wind can have a warming effect. A thin, windproof jacket and long trousers help to counteract these effects.
- High humidity means that the air conducts heat to and from the skin more easily. For example, if the air is hot (above skin temperature), it will be harder to stay cool. On the other hand, if the air is cool or cold, it is more difficult to stay warm. In high humidity, the choice of clothing makes less of a difference. However, your physical activity plays a bigger role.
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Monthly weather in Colombia
Source of the data
For this page, we’ve looked at the typical weather in Colombia, based on historical hourly weather data from January 1, 1979, to December 31, 2022.
For past dates, we show actual recorded data at the location at that time. Forecasts are based on recorded weather during that day of the year, averaged over the total years for which we have records (unless stated otherwise). The daily temperature is the highest recorded temperature in the shadow during that day.