Guatapé weather in September
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September in Guatapé: warm, soaked, with clean air — fine if you can take 19 rainy days.
#6 of 12 months in Guatapé · #597 of 1383 destinations to visit in September · comfort 82/100 (tier A)
Updated September 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis
Traveller notes on Guatapé in September
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 — September
| Daytime high | 25°C / 76°F | 🌤 warm |
|---|---|---|
| Nighttime low | 15°C / 59°F | |
| Feels like (high) | 26°C / 79°F | |
| Rainfall | 158 mm / 6.2 in | ⛈ soaked |
| Rainy days | 19 days | |
| Humidity | 79% | 💦 very humid |
| Dew point | 15°C / 58°F | |
| Sunshine | 10 h/day | |
| Daylight | 12.1 h | |
| Wind | 9 km/h / 6 mph | |
| Air quality (US AQI) | 39 | 🍃 good |
Monthly averages from ERA5 reanalysis. AQI is the mean US Air Quality Index for the month.
Crowds in Guatapé in September
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.
Shoulder seasonschool holidays in 2 of the markets that fill it, an ordinary month(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).
Fair 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 September
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.
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 September — FAQ
- Is September a good time to visit Guatapé?
- September in Guatapé: warm, soaked, with clean air — fine if you can take 19 rainy days. It ranks #6 of 12 months for Guatapé on SeasonMap's comfort score (82/100).
- What is the weather like in Guatapé in September?
- In September, Guatapé averages a daily high of 24.6°C and a low of 14.9°C, with about 158.3 mm of rain over roughly 19.4 rainy days.
- What is the air quality in Guatapé in September?
- Guatapé has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 39 in September.
Other months in Guatapé
Compare Guatapé in September
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Similar destinations in South America — September
Within 300 km: Medellín's Fiesta del Libro y la Cultura around 11–20 Sep, and Bogotá's August wind and kites around 20 Jul – 10 Sep.