Caldas Weather in October

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

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Manizales Salamina La Manuelita Chinchiná

Planning a getaway to Caldas, Colombia this October and curious about the weather you should prepare for? Discover all the vital details you need on this page, solving your puzzle:

What to Expect in Caldas in October

Caldas, Colombia is a region in Colombia. Caldas, Colombia offers a broad spectrum of weather patterns. In October, one might encounter temperatures that range from pleasant to warm, and heavy precipitation.

Temperatures

During the day the temperature is pleasant in Los Nevados National Park at 20°C (68°F) and warm in Salamina at 23°C (73°F). As night falls, temperatures generally drop to 12°C (54°F) in Salamina and 10°C (50°F) in Los Nevados National Park.

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

Precipitation

In October, precipitation varies across different areas. From heavy rainfall in Salamina with an average of 537 mm (21 in) to heavy rainfall in La Manuelita with 1090 mm (43 in).

Explore Caldas by month

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January22°C (72°F) February22°C (72°F) March22°C (72°F) April22°C (72°F) May21°C (70°F) June21°C (70°F) This monthJuly21°C (70°F) August22°C (72°F) September21°C (70°F) October21°C (70°F) November21°C (70°F) December21°C (70°F)
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Best Places to Visit in Caldas in October

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

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 Caldas

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

Temperature range in Caldas (October)

Precipitation variation in Caldas (October)

Manizales

In October Manizales generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 21°C (70°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 11°C (52°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are excellent that month.

« September
October
November »
September
October
November
Max temperature
21°C (70°F)
21°C (70°F)
21°C (70°F)
Min temperature
11°C (52°F)
11°C (52°F)
12°C (54°F)
Monthly rainfall
1324 mm (52 in)
1009 mm (40 in)
827 mm (33 in)
Monthly rainy days
18 days
23 days
21 days
Weather conditions
excellent
excellent
less favorable
Climate in Manizales →

Salamina

In October Salamina generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 23°C (73°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 12°C (54°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are less favorable that month.

« September
October
November »
September
October
November
Max temperature
24°C (75°F)
23°C (73°F)
23°C (73°F)
Min temperature
12°C (54°F)
12°C (54°F)
13°C (55°F)
Monthly rainfall
494 mm (19 in)
537 mm (21 in)
499 mm (20 in)
Monthly rainy days
19 days
23 days
20 days
Weather conditions
less favorable
less favorable
less favorable
Climate in Salamina →

La Manuelita

In October La Manuelita generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 22°C (72°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 13°C (55°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are excellent that month.

« September
October
November »
September
October
November
Max temperature
23°C (73°F)
22°C (72°F)
22°C (72°F)
Min temperature
12°C (54°F)
13°C (55°F)
13°C (55°F)
Monthly rainfall
1433 mm (56 in)
1090 mm (43 in)
916 mm (36 in)
Monthly rainy days
18 days
22 days
21 days
Weather conditions
excellent
excellent
less favorable
Climate in La Manuelita →

Chinchiná

In October Chinchiná generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 22°C (72°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 13°C (55°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are less favorable that month.

« September
October
November »
September
October
November
Max temperature
22°C (72°F)
22°C (72°F)
22°C (72°F)
Min temperature
12°C (54°F)
13°C (55°F)
13°C (55°F)
Monthly rainfall
465 mm (18 in)
665 mm (26 in)
515 mm (20 in)
Monthly rainy days
18 days
22 days
21 days
Weather conditions
less favorable
less favorable
less favorable
Climate in Chinchiná →

Los Nevados National Park

In October Los Nevados National Park generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 20°C (68°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 10°C (50°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are less favorable that month.

« September
October
November »
September
October
November
Max temperature
21°C (70°F)
20°C (68°F)
20°C (68°F)
Min temperature
10°C (50°F)
10°C (50°F)
10°C (50°F)
Monthly sun hours
182 hours
160 hours
142 hours
Monthly rainfall
599 mm (24 in)
549 mm (22 in)
453 mm (18 in)
Monthly rainy days
19 days
22 days
18 days
Weather conditions
less favorable
less favorable
less favorable
Climate in Los Nevados National Park →

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

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Manizales 21°C (70°F) 11°C (52°F) 1009 mm (40 in)
Salamina 23°C (73°F) 12°C (54°F) 537 mm (21 in)
La Manuelita 22°C (72°F) 13°C (55°F) 1090 mm (43 in)
Chinchiná 22°C (72°F) 13°C (55°F) 665 mm (26 in)
Los Nevados National Park 20°C (68°F) 10°C (50°F) 549 mm (22 in)

Caldas weather in October: frequently asked questions

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

Expect less favorable weather across Caldas, Colombia in October. The popular destination of Manizales averages 21°C (70°F) by day and 11°C (52°F) at night during this month.

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

Average temperatures in Caldas, Colombia during October range from a nighttime low near 11°C (52°F) to a daytime high around 21°C (70°F) in Manizales.

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

Rainfall in Caldas, Colombia peaks during October. Manizales averages roughly 1009 mm (40 in), so frequent and sometimes heavy showers are the norm.

Is October a Good Time to Visit Caldas, Colombia?

In our opinion, October is a good time to visit Caldas, Colombia with overall excellent weather in Manizales. However, the weather conditions may vary depending on your destination.

Generally speaking, provide less favorable weather in Manizales.

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