Colombia · AutumnMonth summary
Colombia weather in October
✅ Good
🌡️ Temperature min / max
9°C – 18°C
🌧 Rainy days
55% of days
☀️ Sunshine
10.5h per day on average
🌊 🌊 Season
Autumn
⭐ ⭐ Weather score
7.0/10
📅 📅 Best month
September (7.2/10)
Quick decision
Should you visit Colombia in October?
✅ Good
✅ Yes if: you're willing to accept showers in exchange for lower prices and fewer tourists.
❌ No if: you're planning 100% outdoor activities — rain is frequent.
Our take: October is a good time to visit Colombia. September remains slightly better (+0.2 pts).
By trip type
Colombia in October by trip type
- 🏙️ 🏙️ City break / culture : ✅ Good
- 🚶 🚶 Outdoor activities : ⚠️ Possible
- 🏖️ Beach / swimming : ❌ Not recommended
- 💰 💰 Budget : 🌿 Shoulder
Local context
What to expect in October
🎯 Acceptable period — 18°C but 55% rain risk. Plan alternatives Autumn in Colombia is often underrated: 18°C, golden light and declining crowds. An interesting window. With 55% of rainy days, always have indoor alternatives planned. Not the best window, but acceptable if dates are constrained. September (7.2/10) is significantly better if possible.
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Month-by-month comparison
| Month | Min °C | Max °C | Rain % | Precip mm | Sun h/d | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 🌦️ January | 9°C | 19°C | 47% | 1.7 | 10.6h | 7.1/10 |
| 🌦️ February | 10°C | 19°C | 59% | 2.5 | 10.3h | 7.0/10 |
| 🌧️ March | 10°C | 18°C | 75% | 3.8 | 9.8h | 5.4/10 |
| 🌧️ April | 10°C | 18°C | 69% | 3.8 | 10.0h | 5.8/10 |
| 🌧️ May | 10°C | 18°C | 69% | 3.1 | 9.8h | 6.0/10 |
| 🌦️ June | 10°C | 17°C | 64% | 2.6 | 10.4h | 6.1/10 |
| 🌧️ July | 9°C | 16°C | 65% | 2.5 | 10.4h | 5.5/10 |
| 🌦️ August | 9°C | 17°C | 41% | 1.3 | 11.0h | 7.1/10 |
| 🌤️ September | 9°C | 18°C | 34% | 1.1 | 11.1h | 7.2/10 |
| 🌦️ October | 9°C | 18°C | 55% | 2.3 | 10.5h | 7.0/10 |
| 🌧️ November | 10°C | 18°C | 65% | 3.3 | 10.3h | 6.4/10 |
| 🌦️ December | 9°C | 18°C | 49% | 1.8 | 10.6h | 7.1/10 |
Ideal
Fair
Challenging climate
◀ Current month · Source Open-Meteo · 10 years
📊 Data source
Data based on 10 years of ERA5 records via Open-Meteo, with ECMWF seasonal adjustment. In October, Colombia averages 18°C, 55% rainy days and 10.5h of sunshine per day. Overall weather score: 7.0/10.
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Comparison
October vs September (best month)
The best month is September (score 7.2/10). Difference:
- 🌡️ Max temperature : +0°C
- 🌧 Rainy days : -21%
- ☀️ Sunshine : +0.6h/day
FAQ
FAQ — Colombia in October
Is October a good time to visit Colombia?
October is an acceptable time for Colombia (score 7.0/10). Conditions are decent but not optimal — consider September (7.2/10) if possible.
Does it rain a lot in Colombia in October?
Yes, 55% of days see rain in October. Plan some indoor activities as backup.
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