Valle del Cauca Weather in October

Average temperatures, rainfall, sunshine and the best places to visit in Valle del Cauca, Colombia in October.

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Cali Palmira Potrerito Buga

Planning a getaway to Valle del Cauca, 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 Valle del Cauca in October

Valle del Cauca, Colombia is a region in Colombia. October in Valle del Cauca generally has warm temperatures, with heavy precipitation.

Temperatures

The average maximum temperatures are warm and range from 23°C (73°F) in Calima to 29°C (84°F) in Buenaventura. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 23°C (73°F) in Buenaventura and 16°C (61°F) in Calima.

To learn more about the conditions in specific areas of Valle del Cauca, Colombia, check out the map below.

Precipitation

In October, precipitation varies across different areas. From heavy rainfall in Potrerito with an average of 311 mm (12 in) to heavy rainfall in Buga with 964 mm (38 in).

Average sunshine

Sunshine is fairly consistent across many areas. Cali receives about 156 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 Valle del Cauca in October

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

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 Valle del Cauca

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

Temperature range in Valle del Cauca (October)

Precipitation variation in Valle del Cauca (October)

Cali

In October Cali generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 27°C (81°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 18°C (64°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« September
October
November »
September
October
November
Max temperature
27°C (81°F)
27°C (81°F)
27°C (81°F)
Min temperature
18°C (64°F)
18°C (64°F)
18°C (64°F)
Monthly sun hours
158 hours
156 hours
152 hours
Monthly rainfall
210 mm (8.3 in)
360 mm (14 in)
430 mm (17 in)
Monthly rainy days
14 days
20 days
17 days
Weather conditions
unpleasant
poor
poor
Climate in Cali →

Palmira

In October Palmira 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
15°C (59°F)
16°C (61°F)
16°C (61°F)
Monthly sun hours
158 hours
156 hours
152 hours
Monthly rainfall
770 mm (30 in)
730 mm (29 in)
710 mm (28 in)
Monthly rainy days
12 days
19 days
17 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Palmira →

Potrerito

In October Potrerito generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 26°C (79°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
27°C (81°F)
26°C (79°F)
26°C (79°F)
Min temperature
17°C (63°F)
17°C (63°F)
17°C (63°F)
Monthly sun hours
158 hours
156 hours
152 hours
Monthly rainfall
182 mm (7.2 in)
311 mm (12 in)
355 mm (14 in)
Monthly rainy days
13 days
19 days
18 days
Weather conditions
tolerable
poor
poor
Climate in Potrerito →

Buga

In October Buga generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 24°C (75°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
24°C (75°F)
24°C (75°F)
24°C (75°F)
Min temperature
15°C (59°F)
15°C (59°F)
15°C (59°F)
Monthly sun hours
158 hours
156 hours
152 hours
Monthly rainfall
1137 mm (45 in)
964 mm (38 in)
872 mm (34 in)
Monthly rainy days
14 days
20 days
19 days
Weather conditions
perfect
poor
poor
Climate in Buga →

Buenaventura

In October Buenaventura generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 29°C (84°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
29°C (84°F)
29°C (84°F)
29°C (84°F)
Min temperature
23°C (73°F)
23°C (73°F)
23°C (73°F)
Monthly rainfall
784 mm (31 in)
811 mm (32 in)
714 mm (28 in)
Monthly rainy days
26 days
27 days
25 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Buenaventura →

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

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Cali 27°C (81°F) 18°C (64°F) 360 mm (14 in)
Palmira 24°C (75°F) 16°C (61°F) 730 mm (29 in)
Potrerito 26°C (79°F) 17°C (63°F) 311 mm (12 in)
Buga 24°C (75°F) 15°C (59°F) 964 mm (38 in)
Buenaventura 29°C (84°F) 23°C (73°F) 811 mm (32 in)
Calima 23°C (73°F) 16°C (61°F) 543 mm (21 in)

Valle del Cauca weather in October: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in Valle del Cauca, Colombia in October?

Expect poor weather across Valle del Cauca, Colombia in October. The popular destination of Cali averages 27°C (81°F) by day and 18°C (64°F) at night during this month.

What is the average temperature in Valle del Cauca, Colombia in October?

Average temperatures in Valle del Cauca, Colombia during October range from a nighttime low near 18°C (64°F) to a daytime high around 27°C (81°F) in Cali.

Does Valle del Cauca, Colombia get a lot of rain in October?

Expect plenty of rainfall. Cali records an average of 360 mm (14 in) in October, putting it among the wetter months for Valle del Cauca, Colombia.

Is October a Good Time to Visit Valle del Cauca, Colombia?

In our opinion, October may not be the ideal time to visit Valle del Cauca, Colombia due to the typically poor weather in Cali.

On average, the best time to visit Valle del Cauca, Colombia is in June, July and August with generally pleasant weather in Cali. On the other hand, the months of January, February, March, April, October, November and December tend to have poor weather conditions.

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