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Santander Weather in October

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

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

What to Expect in Santander in October

Santander, Colombia is a region in Colombia. October in Santander generally has temperatures that range from warm to very warm, with heavy precipitation.

Temperatures

During the day the temperature is warm in Valle de San José at 24°C (75°F) and very warm in Barrancabermeja at 31°C (88°F). As night falls, temperatures generally drop to 23°C (73°F) in Barrancabermeja and 14°C (57°F) in Valle de San José.

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

Precipitation

In October, precipitation varies across different areas. From heavy rainfall in Valle de San José with an average of 392 mm (15 in) to heavy rainfall in Bucaramanga with 683 mm (27 in).

Average sunshine

Most places get a reasonable amount of sunshine. Take Bucaramanga as an example - it receives around 153 hours of sunlight, offering a nice mix of sunny and partly cloudy days. Want to compare this with brighter destinations? Try our weather planner to explore your options.

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Best Places to Visit in Santander in October

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

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 Santander

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

Temperature range in Santander (October)

Precipitation variation in Santander (October)

Bucaramanga

In October Bucaramanga generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 24°C (75°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
24°C (75°F)
24°C (75°F)
24°C (75°F)
Min temperature
16°C (61°F)
16°C (61°F)
16°C (61°F)
Monthly sun hours
152 hours
153 hours
147 hours
Monthly rainfall
651 mm (26 in)
683 mm (27 in)
710 mm (28 in)
Monthly rainy days
19 days
21 days
16 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Bucaramanga →

Barichara

In October Barichara 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
25°C (77°F)
25°C (77°F)
25°C (77°F)
Min temperature
15°C (59°F)
16°C (61°F)
16°C (61°F)
Monthly sun hours
152 hours
153 hours
147 hours
Monthly rainfall
499 mm (20 in)
504 mm (20 in)
440 mm (17 in)
Monthly rainy days
19 days
21 days
17 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Barichara →

San Gil

In October San Gil 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
25°C (77°F)
25°C (77°F)
24°C (75°F)
Min temperature
15°C (59°F)
15°C (59°F)
15°C (59°F)
Monthly sun hours
152 hours
153 hours
147 hours
Monthly rainfall
447 mm (18 in)
451 mm (18 in)
387 mm (15 in)
Monthly rainy days
19 days
22 days
18 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in San Gil →

Barrancabermeja

In October Barrancabermeja generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 31°C (88°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
32°C (90°F)
31°C (88°F)
31°C (88°F)
Min temperature
24°C (75°F)
23°C (73°F)
23°C (73°F)
Monthly sun hours
184 hours
162 hours
164 hours
Monthly rainfall
396 mm (16 in)
399 mm (16 in)
392 mm (15 in)
Monthly rainy days
19 days
22 days
17 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Barrancabermeja →

Girón

In October Girón generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 25°C (77°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 17°C (63°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
17°C (63°F)
17°C (63°F)
17°C (63°F)
Monthly sun hours
152 hours
153 hours
147 hours
Monthly rainfall
571 mm (22 in)
637 mm (25 in)
682 mm (27 in)
Monthly rainy days
19 days
20 days
16 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Girón →

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

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Bucaramanga 24°C (75°F) 16°C (61°F) 683 mm (27 in)
Barichara 25°C (77°F) 16°C (61°F) 504 mm (20 in)
San Gil 25°C (77°F) 15°C (59°F) 451 mm (18 in)
Barrancabermeja 31°C (88°F) 23°C (73°F) 399 mm (16 in)
Girón 25°C (77°F) 17°C (63°F) 637 mm (25 in)
Los Santos 25°C (77°F) 16°C (61°F) 580 mm (23 in)

Santander weather in October: frequently asked questions

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

Santander, Colombia typically experiences poor weather in October, part of the season. Daytime highs in Bucaramanga average around 24°C (75°F), and temperatures drop to about 16°C (61°F) at night.

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

In Bucaramanga, the average daytime high in October is 24°C (75°F), while nighttime temperatures drop to around 16°C (61°F).

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

Yes. October brings heavy rainfall to Santander, Colombia, with Bucaramanga averaging around 683 mm (27 in). Expect frequent showers and pack accordingly.

Is October a Good Time to Visit Santander, Colombia?

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

On average, the best time to visit Santander, Colombia is in with generally poor weather in Bucaramanga.

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