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Barranquilla in October: Weather, Average temperature and Climate

Take a look at past year’s weather for Barranquilla in October and see if it is worth visiting.
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October

Weather in Barranquilla in October 2025

OK Weather
Warm
🌧️
Rainy
Barranquilla in October usually sees fair weather conditions, with an average daily high temperature of +28°C and roughly 0 sunny days. However, you should prepare for about 27 rainy days with an average precipitation of 262 mm. The weather is changeable so pack for every eventuality. Search flights in one click on Avionero.
Good to know:
  • October is usually the wettest month of the year in Barranquilla;

Average weather

☀️
+28°C
Avg. max. temperature
+23°C
Min.
+30°C
Max.
262 mm
Total precipitation
86%
Avg. humidity
2 m/s
Avg. wind
0 ☀️
Sunny Days
1 ⛅️
Cloudy
27 🌦
Rainy
Our opinion: Barranquilla has OK weather in October.

Average temperature in Barranquilla in October

Here are the expected maximum, average and minimum temperatures in Barranquilla for October based on the historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data

The temperature in October is +29°C on average, with a range between a maximum of +30°C during the day and a minimum of +25°C at night.

The average maximum temperature goes down 20% by the end of the month, compared with the beginning of the month, from +30°C to +29°C.

Is Barranquilla warm or cold in October?

Barranquilla is typically warm in October.

Maximum temperatures go up compared to the previous month from +28°C to +28°C. The minimum temperature also goes up from +26°C to +26°C.

It’s generally warm, but pack a long-sleeve shirt for evenings.

October is one of the warmest months in Barranquilla, here is the comparison with other months:

Climate in Barranquilla in October

Barranquilla weather looks like this, on average, in October and the surrounding months.
SeptemberOctoberNovember
Avg. temperature
+28°C+28°C+28°C
Min. temperature
+24°C+23°C+23°C
Max. temperature
+30°C+30°C+30°C
Rainfall
208 mm262 mm147 mm
Wind
2 m/s2 m/s2 m/s
Humidity
85%86%85%
Air pressure
1009 HPa1009 HPa1008 HPa
Sunny days
002
Cloudy days
113
Rainy days
252723
Snowy days
000

October weather is still as ok as in September. The temperature levels stay the same in the area of +28°C for average maximum temperature during the day. Prepare for more rain. Average rainfall goes from 208 mm to 262 mm. Humidity rises from 85% to 86%. The average wind speed doesn’t change much during October, staying around 2 m/s. The amount of sunny days stay about the same, averaging 0 sunny days during the month.

November brings much the same weather, it remains ok.

Wind

Wind speed in Barranquilla in October based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data

The average wind speed is 2 m/s getting up to 4 m/s which is a light breeze; barely moving the tree leaves.

The average wind speed in Barranquilla is gradually decreasing during October, going from 2 m/s to 1 m/s over the course of the month.

Rain

Amount of rainfall in mm during October in Barranquilla based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
A chance of rain on a typical day in October stands at 97%, leading to total precipitation of around 288 mm. The maximum amount of rainfall per day is around 39 mm, which is moderate rain. October is a pretty wet month with over 30 rainy days, so don’t forget to pack an umbrella, raincoat, and a pair of galoshes.
October is one of the rainiest months in Barranquilla, here is a comparison with other months, total mm:
Barranquilla wettest month is October, where a typical day has a 87% chance of precipitation and 262 mm of rainfall per day. February, on the other hand, is the driest month with a mere 7% chance of precipitation and 2 mm of rainfall per day.

How was the weather last October in Barranquilla?

This is the weather in Barranquilla in October 2023:
1 October
☀️
+30°C
2 October
☀️
+29°C
3 October
🌧️
+29°C
4 October
🌧️
+27°C
5 October
🌧️
+28°C
6 October
🌧️
+29°C
7 October
☀️
+30°C
8 October
🌧️
+29°C
9 October
☁️
+29°C
10 October
☀️
+30°C
11 October
🌧️
+29°C
12 October
☀️
+30°C
13 October
☁️
+30°C
14 October
🌧️
+29°C
15 October
🌧️
+29°C
16 October
🌧️
+28°C
17 October
🌧️
+29°C
18 October
☀️
+30°C
19 October
☀️
+30°C
20 October
🌧️
+30°C
21 October
🌧️
+29°C
22 October
🌧️
+29°C
23 October
☀️
+30°C
24 October
☀️
+30°C
25 October
🌧️
+29°C
26 October
🌧️
+28°C
27 October
🌧️
+27°C
28 October
🌧️
+27°C
29 October
🌧️
+27°C
30 October
🌧️
+28°C
31 October
🌧️
+29°C
In October 2023 Barranquilla had 9 sunny days, 2 cloudy days, and 20 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was +29°C, with an absolute maximum of +30°C and a minimum of +27°C. The average humidity was 85%, with a maximum of 100% and a minimum of 70%. The average wind speed was 2 m/s, with a maximum of 9 m/s and a minimum of 0 m/s.
Are you planning a trip in October?

Climate Change over Years

This is how Barranquilla climate have been changing during last 43 years period.

The climate in Barranquilla in October has not changed much over the last 43 years.

The average temperature was the lowest in 1985 (+27°C) and the highest in 2017 (+28°C). The driest year was 2015 with only 674 mm of rainfall, and the wettest year was 2010 with 2240 mm.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions about the weather in Barranquilla in October:

Is October a good time to visit Barranquilla?

It’s always a good time to visit Barranquilla, but the weather is changeable in October, so plan a mix of indoor and outdoor activities and exploring, and pack for every eventuality.

Can you sunbathe in Barranquilla in October?

October is warm in Barranquilla. You may enjoy some beach or pool time in the day, but pack something a tad warmer for the evening.

Is Barranquilla rainy in October?

Barranquilla is often rainy in October. You may get a bit damp when outside, so pack an umbrella, and maybe even a raincoat.

Is it sunny in Barranquilla in October?

Usually, it’s not very sunny in Barranquilla in October, often it’s pretty cloudy. Pack for any eventuality; layering can help reduce the number of bulky items needed.

Other cities in Colombia

Check out the weather for other cities in Colombia.

Monthly weather in Barranquilla

Source of the data

For this page, we’ve looked at the typical weather in Barranquilla, based on historical hourly weather data from January 1, 1979, to December 31, 2023.

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.