SeasonMapBarranquilla weather in October
Colombia
October in Barranquilla: sweltering, soaked, with clean air — not the time — 29 rainy days.
#12 of 12 months in Barranquilla · #1323 of 1383 destinations to visit in October · comfort 44/100 (tier F)
Updated September 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis
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Barranquilla climate normals — October
| Daytime high | 32°C / 90°F | 🔥 sweltering |
|---|---|---|
| Nighttime low | 25°C / 77°F | |
| Feels like (high) | 40°C / 104°F | |
| Sea temperature | 30°C / 86°F | ♨️ bath-warm |
| Rainfall | 311 mm / 12.2 in | ⛈ soaked |
| Rainy days | 29 days | |
| Humidity | 85% | 💦 very humid |
| Dew point | 25°C / 77°F | |
| Sunshine | 9.2 h/day | |
| Daylight | 11.9 h | |
| Wind | 12 km/h / 7 mph | |
| Air quality (US AQI) | 44 | 🍃 good |
Monthly averages from ERA5 reanalysis. AQI is the mean US Air Quality Index for the month.
Crowds in Barranquilla in October
How busy the place itself is — school and mass holidays, the months an editor tagged, and how sought-after the weather makes them. Never part of the comfort score.
BusyOctober recess week in Colombia(estimated)
Peak crowdsBusyShoulder seasonQuiet
Best months for Barranquilla's weather
Ranked by this destination's own climate comfort score across the year — a different thing from how busy it gets (see Crowds above).
Toughest weatherBarranquilla's weather peaks January–March, best around February.
October coincides with Arroyos in the streets.
Best weatherFair weatherToughest weather
What's on in Barranquilla in October
Recurring seasonal events, natural spectacles, closures and holidays — curated and sourced.
- Hazard
Arroyos in the streets
1 May – 15 Nov · usuallyFlood seasonThe city drains its downpours down the roads, and within minutes certain streets carry a current that will move a car. Traffic simply stops until it passes; locals know which corners not to be at. Source ↗
- Season
Wet season
MonsoonRisk29 rainy days and about 311 mm in the month — the real kind of rainy season, not afternoon showers.
from the climate normals
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Barranquilla in October — FAQ
- Is October a good time to visit Barranquilla?
- October in Barranquilla: sweltering, soaked, with clean air — not the time — 29 rainy days. It ranks #12 of 12 months for Barranquilla on SeasonMap's comfort score (44/100).
- What is the weather like in Barranquilla in October?
- In October, Barranquilla averages a daily high of 32.1°C and a low of 25°C, with about 311.1 mm of rain over roughly 28.5 rainy days.
- What is the air quality in Barranquilla in October?
- Barranquilla has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 44 in October.