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Antioquia Weather in October

Average temperatures, rainfall, sunshine and the best places to visit in Antioquia, Colombia in October.

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Medellín Santa Fe de Antioquia Rionegro Guatapé

Planning a trip to Antioquia, Colombia this October? Here's what you need to know about the weather:

What to Expect in Antioquia in October

Antioquia, Colombia is a region in Colombia. In October, Antioquia experiences a range of weather conditions, with temperatures that range from warm to very warm and heavy precipitation.

Temperatures

During the day temperatures vary from warm in Sopetran at 23°C (73°F) to very warm in Gesen at 33°C (91°F). At night it cools down to 23°C (73°F) in Gesen and 13°C (55°F) in Sopetran.

For specific regional insights in Antioquia, Colombia, refer to the map provided below.

Precipitation

In October, precipitation varies across different areas. From heavy rainfall in Turbo with an average of 198 mm (7.8 in) to heavy rainfall in Urrao with 522 mm (21 in).

Average sunshine

Sunshine is fairly consistent across many areas. Medellín receives about 132 hours of sunlight in October, providing a good balance between sunny spells and cloud cover. If you're after more sunshine hours, take a look at our weather planner for other sun-rich destinations worldwide.

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Best Places to Visit in Antioquia in October

Click on a destination dot for more details. Toggle the map to compare temperatures or precipitation across Antioquia.

Conditions Temperatures Precipitation
perfect weather
pleasant
tolerable
unpleasant
poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).

Popular Destinations in Antioquia

What is the weather like in October for some of the most popular destinations in Antioquia, Colombia?

Temperature range in Antioquia (October)

Precipitation variation in Antioquia (October)

Medellín

In October Medellín generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 24°C (75°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 14°C (57°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« September
October
November »
September
October
November
Max temperature
25°C (77°F)
24°C (75°F)
24°C (75°F)
Min temperature
13°C (55°F)
14°C (57°F)
14°C (57°F)
Monthly sun hours
150 hours
132 hours
135 hours
Monthly rainfall
273 mm (11 in)
312 mm (12 in)
296 mm (12 in)
Monthly rainy days
20 days
23 days
20 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Medellín →

Santa Fe de Antioquia

In October Santa Fe de Antioquia generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 24°C (75°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 14°C (57°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« September
October
November »
September
October
November
Max temperature
25°C (77°F)
24°C (75°F)
23°C (73°F)
Min temperature
14°C (57°F)
14°C (57°F)
14°C (57°F)
Monthly sun hours
150 hours
132 hours
135 hours
Monthly rainfall
274 mm (11 in)
338 mm (13 in)
321 mm (13 in)
Monthly rainy days
20 days
24 days
21 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Santa Fe de Antioquia →

Rionegro

In October Rionegro generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 24°C (75°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 14°C (57°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« September
October
November »
September
October
November
Max temperature
25°C (77°F)
24°C (75°F)
24°C (75°F)
Min temperature
14°C (57°F)
14°C (57°F)
14°C (57°F)
Monthly sun hours
150 hours
132 hours
135 hours
Monthly rainfall
241 mm (9.5 in)
338 mm (13 in)
346 mm (14 in)
Monthly rainy days
21 days
23 days
19 days
Weather conditions
unpleasant
poor
poor
Climate in Rionegro →

Guatapé

In October Guatapé generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 25°C (77°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 16°C (61°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« September
October
November »
September
October
November
Max temperature
26°C (79°F)
25°C (77°F)
25°C (77°F)
Min temperature
16°C (61°F)
16°C (61°F)
16°C (61°F)
Monthly sun hours
150 hours
132 hours
135 hours
Monthly rainfall
216 mm (8.5 in)
363 mm (14 in)
396 mm (16 in)
Monthly rainy days
22 days
24 days
19 days
Weather conditions
unpleasant
poor
poor
Climate in Guatapé →

Jardin

In October Jardin generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 25°C (77°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 15°C (59°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« September
October
November »
September
October
November
Max temperature
26°C (79°F)
25°C (77°F)
25°C (77°F)
Min temperature
15°C (59°F)
15°C (59°F)
15°C (59°F)
Monthly sun hours
150 hours
132 hours
135 hours
Monthly rainfall
452 mm (18 in)
488 mm (19 in)
458 mm (18 in)
Monthly rainy days
18 days
23 days
20 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Jardin →

Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at all destinations in Antioquia, in Colombia.

In our records: Colombia October extremes

Notable October records observed across cities in Colombia in our climate database (1976 – 2026). Historic readings can vary in quality, so treat these as illustrative.

  • From our sources, the wettest October day in Colombia brought 318 mm (13 in) in Santa Fe de Antioquia on October 13, 2015.

Popular cities in October

Day & night temperatures, rainfall and average weather in Antioquia in October.

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Medellín 24°C (75°F) 14°C (57°F) 312 mm (12 in)
Santa Fe de Antioquia 24°C (75°F) 14°C (57°F) 338 mm (13 in)
Rionegro 24°C (75°F) 14°C (57°F) 338 mm (13 in)
Guatapé 25°C (77°F) 16°C (61°F) 363 mm (14 in)
Jardin 25°C (77°F) 15°C (59°F) 488 mm (19 in)
San Jerónimo 24°C (75°F) 13°C (55°F) 326 mm (13 in)

Antioquia weather in October: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in Antioquia, Colombia in October?

Antioquia, Colombia typically experiences poor weather in October, part of the season. Daytime highs in Medellín average around 24°C (75°F), and temperatures drop to about 14°C (57°F) at night.

What is the average temperature in Antioquia, Colombia in October?

In Medellín, the average daytime high in October is 24°C (75°F), while nighttime temperatures drop to around 14°C (57°F).

Does Antioquia, Colombia get a lot of rain in October?

Yes. October brings heavy rainfall to Antioquia, Colombia, with Medellín averaging around 312 mm (12 in). Expect frequent showers and pack accordingly.

Is October a Good Time to Visit Antioquia, Colombia?

Given the typically poor weather conditions in Medellín, October may not be the ideal time to visit Antioquia, Colombia.

Generally speaking, January provides pleasant weather in Medellín. On the other hand, the weather in March, April, May, September, October and November tend to be poor.

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