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Magdalena Weather in October

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

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Planning a journey to Magdalena, Colombia this October and curious over the weather conditions to await? Your essential details are found on this page, answering your query:

What to Expect in Magdalena in October

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

Temperatures

You can expect warm maximum daytime temperatures of around 29°C (84°F) and nighttime temperatures around 25°C (77°F) in Santa Marta.

To explore the conditions in Magdalena, Colombia in more detail, check the map below.

Precipitation

In October, precipitation varies across different areas. From heavy rainfall in Taganga with an average of 234 mm (9.2 in) to heavy rainfall in Ciénaga with 404 mm (16 in). Based on climate data from the last 30 years, Santa Marta receives the most rainfall during this month of the year.

Average sunshine

Sunshine is generally plentiful throughout many areas. Santa Marta enjoys about 206 hours of sunlight, ideal for those seeking sunny weather.

Explore Magdalena by month

Pick a month to see the average temperature, rainfall and sunshine in Magdalena — and find the best time to visit. (based on Santa Marta)

January28°C (82°F) February28°C (82°F) March28°C (82°F) April29°C (84°F) May29°C (84°F) June29°C (84°F) This monthJuly29°C (84°F) August29°C (84°F) September29°C (84°F) October29°C (84°F) November29°C (84°F) December29°C (84°F)
Best Time to Visit Magdalena →

Best Places to Visit in Magdalena in October

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

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 Magdalena

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

Temperature range in Magdalena (October)

Precipitation variation in Magdalena (October)

Santa Marta

In October Santa Marta generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 29°C (84°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 25°C (77°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« September
October
November »
September
October
November
Max temperature
29°C (84°F)
29°C (84°F)
29°C (84°F)
Min temperature
25°C (77°F)
25°C (77°F)
25°C (77°F)
Monthly sun hours
202 hours
206 hours
220 hours
Monthly rainfall
249 mm (9.8 in)
307 mm (12 in)
218 mm (8.6 in)
Monthly rainy days
11 days
13 days
8 days
Weather conditions
unpleasant
poor
unpleasant
Climate in Santa Marta →

Taganga

In October Taganga generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 29°C (84°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 25°C (77°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.

« September
October
November »
September
October
November
Max temperature
29°C (84°F)
29°C (84°F)
28°C (82°F)
Min temperature
26°C (79°F)
25°C (77°F)
25°C (77°F)
Monthly sun hours
175 hours
156 hours
170 hours
Monthly rainfall
189 mm (7.4 in)
234 mm (9.2 in)
153 mm (6 in)
Monthly rainy days
11 days
13 days
8 days
Weather conditions
tolerable
unpleasant
pleasant
Climate in Taganga →

Pozo Colorado

In October Pozo Colorado generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 29°C (84°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 25°C (77°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« September
October
November »
September
October
November
Max temperature
29°C (84°F)
29°C (84°F)
29°C (84°F)
Min temperature
26°C (79°F)
25°C (77°F)
25°C (77°F)
Monthly sun hours
202 hours
206 hours
220 hours
Monthly rainfall
225 mm (8.9 in)
281 mm (11 in)
197 mm (7.8 in)
Monthly rainy days
11 days
13 days
8 days
Weather conditions
unpleasant
poor
tolerable
Climate in Pozo Colorado →

Minca

In October Minca generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 28°C (82°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 23°C (73°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« September
October
November »
September
October
November
Max temperature
28°C (82°F)
28°C (82°F)
28°C (82°F)
Min temperature
23°C (73°F)
23°C (73°F)
23°C (73°F)
Monthly sun hours
202 hours
206 hours
220 hours
Monthly rainfall
341 mm (13 in)
363 mm (14 in)
255 mm (10 in)
Monthly rainy days
12 days
13 days
9 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
unpleasant
Climate in Minca →

El Zaino

In October El Zaino generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 28°C (82°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 24°C (75°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« September
October
November »
September
October
November
Max temperature
28°C (82°F)
28°C (82°F)
28°C (82°F)
Min temperature
24°C (75°F)
24°C (75°F)
23°C (73°F)
Monthly sun hours
175 hours
156 hours
170 hours
Monthly rainfall
291 mm (11 in)
317 mm (12 in)
210 mm (8.3 in)
Monthly rainy days
11 days
12 days
8 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
unpleasant
Climate in El Zaino →

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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 Magdalena in October.

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Santa Marta 29°C (84°F) 25°C (77°F) 307 mm (12 in)
Taganga 29°C (84°F) 25°C (77°F) 234 mm (9.2 in)
Pozo Colorado 29°C (84°F) 25°C (77°F) 281 mm (11 in)
Minca 28°C (82°F) 23°C (73°F) 363 mm (14 in)
El Zaino 28°C (82°F) 24°C (75°F) 317 mm (12 in)
Buritaca 28°C (82°F) 23°C (73°F) 339 mm (13 in)

Magdalena weather in October: frequently asked questions

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

In October, Magdalena, Colombia generally has poor weather conditions. Santa Marta sees daytime temperatures near 29°C (84°F), with nights cooling to roughly 25°C (77°F).

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

Santa Marta averages a daytime maximum of 29°C (84°F) in October, with overnight lows close to 25°C (77°F).

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

Expect plenty of rainfall. Santa Marta records an average of 307 mm (12 in) in October, putting it among the wetter months for Magdalena, Colombia.

Is October a Good Time to Visit Magdalena, Colombia?

In our opinion, October may not be the ideal time to visit Magdalena, Colombia due to the typically poor weather in Santa Marta.

Generally speaking, January, February, March and December provide perfect weather in Santa Marta. The weather in October, on the other hand, tends to be poor.

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