SeasonMapGuatapé weather in October
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October in Guatapé: warm, soaked, with clean air — fine if you can take 27 rainy days.
#10 of 12 months in Guatapé · #928 of 1383 destinations to visit in October · comfort 68/100 (tier C)
Updated September 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis
Traveller notes on Guatapé in October
Other months in Guatapé
Guatapé's forum describes July as following a near-daily rhythm — regulars say it's almost always the same pattern, rain in the morning that clears by afternoon, or the reverse, rather than a day lost entirely to weather. Worth building flexibility into the day's plans around whichever half turns out clear.
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Guatapé climate normals — October
| Daytime high | 24°C / 74°F | 🌤 warm |
|---|---|---|
| Nighttime low | 15°C / 59°F | |
| Feels like (high) | 26°C / 79°F | |
| Rainfall | 303 mm / 11.9 in | ⛈ soaked |
| Rainy days | 27 days | |
| Humidity | 88% | 💦 very humid |
| Dew point | 15°C / 60°F | |
| Sunshine | 8.9 h/day | |
| Daylight | 12 h | |
| Wind | 7 km/h / 4 mph | |
| Air quality (US AQI) | 34 | 🍃 good |
Monthly averages from ERA5 reanalysis. AQI is the mean US Air Quality Index for the month.
Crowds in Guatapé 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 Guatapé'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 weatherGuatapé's best weather comes in January, July and August — separate windows, not one continuous season.
Best weatherFair weatherToughest weather
What's on in Guatapé in October
Recurring seasonal events, natural spectacles, closures and holidays — curated and sourced.
- Season
Second rainy season
15 Sep – 15 Nov · usuallyMonsoonThe second wet spell of the year is the wetter one for eastern Antioquia, and the reservoir sits under low cloud for days at a time. Prices ease and the town is briefly local again.
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Wet season
MonsoonRisk27 rainy days and about 303 mm in the month — the real kind of rainy season, not afternoon showers.
from the climate normals
Nearby, and something's on
Within 300 km of Guatapé — a day trip or a short hop — with something on this month. Never part of the comfort score.
Where is Guatapé?
Guatapé in October — FAQ
- Is October a good time to visit Guatapé?
- October in Guatapé: warm, soaked, with clean air — fine if you can take 27 rainy days. It ranks #10 of 12 months for Guatapé on SeasonMap's comfort score (68/100).
- What is the weather like in Guatapé in October?
- In October, Guatapé averages a daily high of 23.5°C and a low of 15.1°C, with about 303.1 mm of rain over roughly 27.2 rainy days.
- What is the air quality in Guatapé in October?
- Guatapé has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 34 in October.
Other months in Guatapé
Compare Guatapé in October
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Similar destinations in South America — October
Within 300 km: Medellín's The Monday puentes on 1 Jan – 31 Dec, and Villa de Leyva's Second rainy season around 1 Oct – 30 Nov.