Baru Island Weather in October

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

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Thinking about venturing to Baru Island, Colombia this October and curious about the weather conditions to expect? This page holds all the key information you seek, responding to your question:

What to Expect in Baru Island in October

Baru Island, Colombia is a region in Colombia. October in Baru Island generally has warm temperatures, with heavy precipitation.

Temperatures

You can expect warm maximum daytime temperatures of around 30°C (86°F) and nighttime temperatures around 26°C (79°F) in Barú. These night and day temperatures are average and some days may be even warmer. So be prepared and dress for the heat.

To learn more about the conditions in specific areas of Baru Island, Colombia, check out the map below.

Precipitation

In October, precipitation varies across different areas. From heavy rainfall in Ararca with an average of 263 mm (10 in) to heavy rainfall in Barú with 286 mm (11 in). It experiences its highest rainfall in this month of the year. Come prepared by bringing an umbrella.

Average sunshine

Sunshine amounts are decent in most places. Barú gets approximately 170 hours of sunlight in October, offering a reasonable amount of both bright and cloudy periods. Curious about sunnier destinations? Our weather planner makes it easy to find places worldwide with pleasant weather.

Explore Baru Island by month

Pick a month to see the average temperature, rainfall and sunshine in Baru Island — and find the best time to visit. (based on Barú)

Best Places to Visit in Baru Island in October

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

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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 Baru Island

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

Temperature range in Baru Island (October)

Precipitation variation in Baru Island (October)

Barú

In October Barú generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 30°C (86°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 26°C (79°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

September
October
November
Max temperature
30°C (86°F)
30°C (86°F)
30°C (86°F)
Min temperature
26°C (79°F)
26°C (79°F)
26°C (79°F)
Monthly sun hours
173 hours
170 hours
188 hours
Monthly rainfall
213 mm (8.4 in)
286 mm (11 in)
216 mm (8.5 in)
Monthly rainy days
13 days
15 days
11 days
Weather conditions

Ararca

In October Ararca generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 30°C (86°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 26°C (79°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

September
October
November
Max temperature
31°C (88°F)
30°C (86°F)
30°C (86°F)
Min temperature
26°C (79°F)
26°C (79°F)
26°C (79°F)
Monthly sun hours
173 hours
170 hours
188 hours
Monthly rainfall
200 mm (7.9 in)
263 mm (10 in)
201 mm (7.9 in)
Monthly rainy days
13 days
16 days
11 days
Weather conditions

Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at all destinations in Baru Island, 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 Baru Island in October.

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Barú 30°C (86°F) 26°C (79°F) 286 mm (11 in)
Ararca 30°C (86°F) 26°C (79°F) 263 mm (10 in)

Baru Island weather in October: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in Baru Island, Colombia in October?

In October, Baru Island, Colombia generally has poor weather conditions. Barú sees daytime temperatures near 30°C (86°F), with nights cooling to roughly 26°C (79°F).

What is the average temperature in Baru Island, Colombia in October?

In Barú, the average daytime high in October is 30°C (86°F), while nighttime temperatures drop to around 26°C (79°F).

Does Baru Island, Colombia get a lot of rain in October?

Rainfall in Baru Island, Colombia peaks during October. Barú averages roughly 286 mm (11 in), so frequent and sometimes heavy showers are the norm.

Is October a Good Time to Visit Baru Island, Colombia?

Given the typically poor weather conditions in Barú, October may not be the ideal time to visit Baru Island, Colombia.

On average, the best time to visit Baru Island, Colombia is in January, February and March with generally pleasant weather in Barú. On the other hand, the weather in September, October and November tend to be poor.

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