AI-generatedBuenaventura at a glance
- Best time
- Jun, Oct – Jan
- Warmest month
- Mar · 30°
- Warmest sea
- May · 28.4°
- Sunshine a year
- 860 h
- Rain a year
- 16,422 mm
- Climate
- Tropical
- Time zone
- UTC−5
- Elevation
- 19 m
Climate in Buenaventura
Buenaventura has a tropical climate: it is warm all year round, and the seasons differ mainly in how much rain falls. March is the warmest month with average highs of 30 °C, while November is the coolest at 28 °C. With around 860 hours of sunshine a year, Buenaventura is rather dull; February is the sunniest month with 3.3 hours a day.
Holiday weather through the year
Best time to visit Buenaventura
The best time to visit Buenaventura is in June and from October to January. The sea reaches 28.4 °C in May, but frequent rain gets in the way of a classic beach holiday. The rainy season is from July to September; the wettest month is August with 1,849 mm.
Buenaventura through the seasons
How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.
Buenaventura in the dry season
Oct – Jun
Poor
- 28–30 °C by day
- Sea 28 °C
- 2.5 h of sun a day
- 269 rainy days in all
Buenaventura in the rainy season
Jul – Sep
Poor
- 29 °C by day
- Sea 28 °C
- 1.8 h of sun a day
- 92 rainy days in all
Which month for what?
Beach & swimming
No month
Sea from 21 °C, warm and mostly dry
Sightseeing & hiking
No month
15–28 °C and not too much rain
Rainy months
Jul – Sep
Rainy season or more than 12 rainy days
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Your best months: October – December
Based on the climate averages; tap a month to see its details.
Weather in October
Weather in October
Holiday weather in October
Fair
Best time to visit: June, October – January
Where to go in OctoberSea temperature in October
A typical day in October
- Morning, 08:00: about 25°
- Midday, 13:00: about 28°
- Afternoon, 16:00: about 28°
- Evening, 20:00: about 25°
- Night, 23:00: about 24°
05:5317:55
Warm enough for a T-shirt in the evening.
Estimated from the average high and low: coolest around sunrise, warmest in mid-afternoon.
Light for photos in October
- Golden hour
- Morning 05:40–06:20 · evening 17:27–18:08
- Blue hour
- Morning 05:32–05:40 · evening 18:08–18:16
Golden hour: the sun between 4° below and 6° above the horizon; blue hour: 6° to 4° below it. Times for the 15th of the month; mountains and clouds shift the light.
October in Buenaventura compared with home
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Early or late October?
In October, daytime highs fall from about 29° at the start of the month to 28° at the end. The sea cools from 28° to 27°.
| October | 1 Oct | 31 Oct |
|---|---|---|
| Daytime high | 29° | 28° |
| Night-time low | 23° | 23° |
| Sea | 28° | 27° |
| Daylight | 12.1 h | 12.0 h |
What is the weather like in Buenaventura in October?
In October, Buenaventura is hot: daytime highs average 29 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 23 °C. The sea averages 27.6 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. The sun is scarce, with only about 2.0 hours a day. It rains often – on about 31 days, adding up to 1,627 mm. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, October is a so-so month for a holiday in Buenaventura – and yet one of the best months here.
More details for October
- Daylight
- 12 h 2 min05:53 – 17:55
- UV index
- 13 · extremeclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
- Muggy days
- 31 daysdew point 18 °C or moreAll months
- Wind
- 11 km/haverage daily peakAll months
- Cloud cover
- 96 %on averageAll months
- Hot days
- 4 days30 °C or moreAll months
- Time zone
- UTC−5offset from UTC
How the score comes together
- Temperatureweight 50 %81 %
- Sunshineweight 20 %0 %
- Few rainy daysweight 30 %0 %
Each factor is rated from 0 to 100 % and weighted for the travel style “City break”.
What to pack in October
- Swimwear
- Sunscreen
- Sunglasses & sun hat
- Light, breathable clothes
- Insect repellent
- Rain jacket or umbrella
Compare two months in Buenaventura
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October and November bring similar holiday weather to Buenaventura (score 41 and 43). In November, days are 1 °C cooler than in October. The sea is about as warm in both months. November has one rainy day fewer.
| Month | October | November |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 41 | 43 |
| Daytime high | 29° | 28° |
| Night-time low | 23° | 23° |
| Sea | 27.6° | 27.3° |
| Sunshine | 2.0 h | 2.1 h |
| Rainy days | 31 | 30better |
| Rainfall | 1,627 mm | 1,390 mmbetter |
| Muggy days | 31 | 30better |
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Buenaventura month by month
The typical weather for every month at a glance.
40January29° · Sea 27° · 2.9 h
In January, Buenaventura is hot: daytime highs average 29 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 23 °C. The sea averages 27.2 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. The sun is scarce, with only about 2.9 hours a day. It rains often – on about 31 days, adding up to 1,111 mm. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, January is a so-so month for a holiday in Buenaventura – and yet one of the best months here.
Buenaventura in January37February29° · Sea 27° · 3.3 h
In February, Buenaventura is hot: daytime highs average 29 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 24 °C. The sea averages 27.3 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. The sun is scarce, with only about 3.3 hours a day. It rains often – on about 27 days, adding up to 677 mm. On about 7 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, February is not an ideal month for a holiday in Buenaventura.
Buenaventura in February35March30° · Sea 27° · 3.3 h
In March, Buenaventura is hot: daytime highs average 30 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 24 °C. The sea averages 27.4 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. The sun is scarce, with only about 3.3 hours a day. It rains often – on about 30 days, adding up to 669 mm. On about 13 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, March is not an ideal month for a holiday in Buenaventura.
Buenaventura in March34April30° · Sea 28° · 2.6 h
In April, Buenaventura is hot: daytime highs average 30 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 24 °C. The sea averages 28.0 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. The sun is scarce, with only about 2.6 hours a day. It rains often – on about 29 days, adding up to 1,056 mm. On about 12 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, April is not an ideal month for a holiday in Buenaventura.
Buenaventura in April35May29° · Sea 28° · 2.2 h
In May, Buenaventura is hot: daytime highs average 29 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 24 °C. The sea averages 28.4 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. The sun is scarce, with only about 2.2 hours a day. It rains often – on about 31 days, adding up to 1,496 mm. On about 10 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, May is not an ideal month for a holiday in Buenaventura.
Buenaventura in May39June29° · Sea 28° · 2.0 h
In June, Buenaventura is hot: daytime highs average 29 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 23 °C. The sea averages 28.2 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. The sun is scarce, with only about 2.0 hours a day. It rains often – on about 30 days, adding up to 1,629 mm. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, June is not an ideal month for a holiday in Buenaventura – and yet one of the best months here.
Buenaventura in June39July29° · Sea 28° · 1.8 h
In July, Buenaventura is hot: daytime highs average 29 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 23 °C. The sea averages 28.0 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. The sun is scarce, with only about 1.8 hours a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 31 days, totalling 1,828 mm. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, July is not an ideal month for a holiday in Buenaventura.
Buenaventura in July39August29° · Sea 28° · 1.8 h
In August, Buenaventura is hot: daytime highs average 29 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 23 °C. The sea averages 27.9 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. The sun is scarce, with only about 1.8 hours a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 31 days, totalling 1,849 mm. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, August is not an ideal month for a holiday in Buenaventura.
Buenaventura in August40September29° · Sea 28° · 1.8 h
In September, Buenaventura is hot: daytime highs average 29 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 23 °C. The sea averages 27.8 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. The sun is scarce, with only about 1.8 hours a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 30 days, totalling 1,778 mm. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, September is a so-so month for a holiday in Buenaventura.
Buenaventura in September41October29° · Sea 28° · 2.0 h
In October, Buenaventura is hot: daytime highs average 29 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 23 °C. The sea averages 27.6 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. The sun is scarce, with only about 2.0 hours a day. It rains often – on about 31 days, adding up to 1,627 mm. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, October is a so-so month for a holiday in Buenaventura – and yet one of the best months here.
Buenaventura in October43November28° · Sea 27° · 2.1 h
In November, Buenaventura is hot: daytime highs average 28 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 23 °C. The sea averages 27.3 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. The sun is scarce, with only about 2.1 hours a day. It rains often – on about 30 days, adding up to 1,390 mm. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, November is a so-so month for a holiday in Buenaventura – and yet one of the best months here.
Buenaventura in November43December28° · Sea 27° · 2.4 h
In December, Buenaventura is hot: daytime highs average 28 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 23 °C. The sea averages 27.1 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. The sun is scarce, with only about 2.4 hours a day. It rains often – on about 31 days, adding up to 1,313 mm. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, December is a so-so month for a holiday in Buenaventura – and yet one of the best months here.
Buenaventura in DecemberClimate in detail
Year & climate table
Climate through the year
Long-term monthly averages. Tap a month to see its details.
Nights and sleep in Buenaventura
How warm the nights get in each month, from the mean night-time low. Tap a month for details.
- Warm 20–24°
- Hot 24° and more
- muggy month (15+ muggy days)
WarmOctober: nights around 23°. Tropical nights: a fan or air conditioning helps. Muggy on about 31 days (dew point 18 °C or more).
The coolest nights are in October (23°), the warmest in March (24°). Nights stay tropical all year (20 °C and more), so a room with air conditioning or at least a fan pays off. It is muggy (dew point 18 °C or more) all year, on about 365 days a year.
Temperatures through the year
Average daytime high, night-time low and sea temperature per month.
| Month | Score | Day | Night | Sea | Sun | Rain days | Rain mm |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanuaryJan | 40 | 29° | 23° | 27.2° | 2.9 h | 31 | 1,111 |
| FebruaryFeb | 37 | 29° | 24° | 27.3° | 3.3 h | 27 | 677 |
| MarchMar | 35 | 30° | 24° | 27.4° | 3.3 h | 30 | 669 |
| AprilApr | 34 | 30° | 24° | 28.0° | 2.6 h | 29 | 1,056 |
| MayMay | 35 | 29° | 24° | 28.4° | 2.2 h | 31 | 1,496 |
| JuneJun | 39 | 29° | 23° | 28.2° | 2.0 h | 30 | 1,629 |
| JulyJul | 39 | 29° | 23° | 28.0° | 1.8 h | 31 | 1,828 |
| AugustAug | 39 | 29° | 23° | 27.9° | 1.8 h | 31 | 1,849 |
| SeptemberSep | 40 | 29° | 23° | 27.8° | 1.8 h | 30 | 1,778 |
| OctoberOct | 41 | 29° | 23° | 27.6° | 2.0 h | 31 | 1,627 |
| NovemberNov | 43 | 28° | 23° | 27.3° | 2.1 h | 30 | 1,390 |
| DecemberDec | 43 | 28° | 23° | 27.1° | 2.4 h | 31 | 1,313 |
Climate averages 1996–2025 (sunshine partly WMO station normals 1991–2020), not a forecast. Data: Copernicus ERA5 / ERA5-Land via Open-Meteo.com (CC BY 4.0), NOAA OISST, WMO 1991–2020 (NOAA NCEI), GeoNames (CC BY 4.0). Sources & licences
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Sea temperature
Sea temperature in Buenaventura
Monthly sea surface temperature with the range of cooler and warmer years.
8 in 10 years: 26.9 – 28.3 °C
Swimming season: all year
- cold
- fresh
- refreshing
- pleasant
- warm
- very warm
The sea temperature in Buenaventura ranges from 27.1 °C in December to 28.4 °C in May. At 20 °C and more, the sea is warm enough for swimming all year round.
The sea warms up slowly: it is warmest in May, while the air already peaks in March. The sea temperature varies from year to year: in May, eight out of ten years were between 27.7 and 29.0 °C.
| Month | Average | Cool year | Warm year | Feels |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanuaryJan | 27.2° | 26.3° | 28.0° | warm |
| FebruaryFeb | 27.3° | 26.5° | 28.2° | warm |
| MarchMar | 27.4° | 26.4° | 28.6° | warm |
| AprilApr | 28.0° | 26.9° | 29.0° | warm |
| MayMay | 28.4° | 27.7° | 29.0° | warm |
| JuneJun | 28.2° | 27.6° | 28.8° | warm |
| JulyJul | 28.0° | 27.2° | 28.5° | warm |
| AugustAug | 27.9° | 27.2° | 28.6° | warm |
| SeptemberSep | 27.8° | 27.2° | 28.4° | warm |
| OctoberOct | 27.6° | 26.9° | 28.3° | warm |
| NovemberNov | 27.3° | 26.4° | 28.0° | warm |
| DecemberDec | 27.1° | 26.3° | 28.0° | warm |
Sunshine
Sunshine hours in Buenaventura
Average hours of bright sunshine per day, next to the length of the day. Tap a month to select it.
In October, the sun shines for about 2.0 of 12.0 hours of daylight in Buenaventura, 17 % of the daylight hours.
Sunshine hours: estimated from radiation data (ERA5, 1996–2025) and calibrated against measured station values; no weather station is close enough here. Daylight is the time from sunrise to sunset on the 15th of the month.
Rain
Rain in Buenaventura: rainy days and rainfall
A rainy day is a day with at least 1 mm of rain or snow; the amount is what falls in the whole month. Tap a month to select it.
In October, Buenaventura has about 31 rainy days with 1,627 mm of rain in total.
UV index
UV index in Buenaventura
How strong the sun is at noon, month by month, and how quickly unprotected skin burns.
- Clear-sky UV in October
- 13 · extremeAvoid the midday sun; SPF 50+, covering clothes, hat and sunglasses.
The sun is strongest in September (UV 14).
Minutes until sunburn in October
- Very fair skin
- about 10 min
- Fair skin
- about 10 min
- Light brown skin
- about 15 min
- Olive skin
- about 20 min
Rough guide for unprotected skin at noon under a clear sky; clouds lengthen the time, water, sand and snow shorten it. Sunscreen extends the time only partly.
Monthly values: clear-sky noon estimate from the sun's angle, ozone and altitude. UV today: Open-Meteo forecast.
Wind & clouds
Wind and clouds in Buenaventura
How breezy and how cloudy Buenaventura is through the year. Tap a month to select it on the whole page.
Wind
Typical daily peak of the wind in km/h: what the afternoon breeze usually reaches, not the gusts.
In October, the wind in Buenaventura typically peaks at 11 km/h during the day: Beaufort 2, light breeze or less.
Breezy months for windsurfing and kiting
The daily breeze rarely reaches Beaufort 4 (20 km/h), so wind sports depend on single windy days.
Clouds
Average share of the sky covered by cloud, day and night.
In October, cloud covers on average 96 % of the sky over Buenaventura: mostly overcast, with about 2.0 hours of sunshine a day.
Wind: mean daily maximum of the hourly wind 10 m above ground (ERA5, 1996–2025). Gusts are stronger, and the model grid of about 28 km smooths out local effects such as capes and valley winds. Clouds: mean total cloud cover of all layers over day and night (ERA5, 1996–2025). Thin high cloud counts as cover even when the sun still shines through.
Heat & humidity
Heat and humidity in Buenaventura
How often the day gets hot in Buenaventura (30 °C and more), and in which months heat and humidity come together. Tap a month to select it.
Heat calendar
- pleasant
- some hot or muggy days
- often muggy
- often hot
- hot and muggy
In October, Buenaventura has about 4 hot days, with an average daytime high of 29 °C: often muggy. The air feels warmer than the thermometer says: light, airy clothes and slow days help.
Hot days reach at least 30 °C; a month counts as muggy when the mean dew point reaches 18 °C on at least 15 days. Averages from ERA5 and ERA5-Land, 1996–2025. Muggy nights through the year
Planning a trip to Buenaventura
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Buenaventura in the school holidays
How the weather suits the usual holiday periods. Dates vary by school and region, so each holiday uses the months it usually falls in.
Buenaventura has its best school-holiday weather during the Christmas holidays (score 42) and its weakest during the Easter holidays (score 34).
- 34
Easter holidays
Mar – Apr
Poor
- 30 °C by day
- Sea 28 °C
- 2.8 h of sun a day
- 29 rainy days a month
- 36
May half-term
May – Jun
Poor
- 29 °C by day
- Sea 28 °C
- 2.2 h of sun a day
- 31 rainy days a month
- 39
Summer holidays
Jul – Aug
Poor
- 29 °C by day
- Sea 28 °C
- 1.8 h of sun a day
- 31 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain
- 41
October half-term
Oct
Fair
- 29 °C by day
- Sea 28 °C
- 2.0 h of sun a day
- 31 rainy days a month
- 42
Christmas holidays
Dec – Jan
FairBest holidays
- 28 °C by day
- Sea 27 °C
- 2.7 h of sun a day
- 31 rainy days a month
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Getting there
Flying from
- Nonstop flight
- about 11 h
- Distance
- 8,740 km
- Time zone
- UTC−5
- Jet lag
- About 4 days (6 h west)
Rule of thumb for flying west: for a few days before, stay up a little later, and get afternoon and evening light at your destination.
Estimated from the straight-line distance: 30 minutes for take-off and landing plus 830 km/h cruising speed.
Good to know: Colombia
- Currency
- Colombian Peso (COP)
- Language
- Spanish
- Sockets
- Type A, B · 110 V
- Traffic
- Drives on the right
- Dialling code
- +57
UK plugs need a travel adapter
Only 110 V: chargers marked 100–240 V work, other devices need a voltage converter.
Sources: GeoNames (CC BY 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0). Please check details before you travel.
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Buenaventura vs Cali
In October Buenaventura has the better holiday weather (score 41 vs 24). During the day Cali is 2 °C warmer than Buenaventura.
| in October | Buenaventura | Cali |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 41 | 24 |
| Daytime high | 29° | 31° |
| Sea | 28° | no sea nearby |
| Sunshine | 2 h | 2 h |
| Rainy days | 31 | 31 |
| Best time | Jun, Oct – Jan | Apr – Jun, Oct – Dec |
Through the year
Best places in the country
Colombia in October: the best places
In October, Buenaventura ranks 10 of 17 destinations in this country.
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- 6Armenia27°51
- 7Pereira26°51
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- 10BuenaventuraThis page29°28°41
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Frequently asked questions about Buenaventura
When is the best time to visit Buenaventura?
The best time to visit Buenaventura is in June and from October to January. That is when the holiday weather score, which combines temperature, sea, sunshine and rain, is highest.
How warm is the sea in Buenaventura?
The sea temperature in Buenaventura ranges from 27.1 °C in December to 28.4 °C in May. At 20 °C and more, the sea is warm enough for swimming all year round.
Can you swim in Buenaventura in October?
Yes. In October the sea averages 27.6 °C – lovely and warm for swimming.
What is the warmest month in Buenaventura?
March is the warmest month, with average highs of 30 °C and nights around 24 °C. November is the coolest month at 28 °C.
When does it rain most in Buenaventura?
The rainy season is from July to September; the wettest month is August with 1,849 mm. The driest month is March with 669 mm.
How many hours of sunshine does Buenaventura get?
Buenaventura gets around 860 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is February with 3.3 hours a day; in July there are 1.8 hours a day.
What time zone is Buenaventura in?
Buenaventura is on UTC−5 all year.
How long is the flight from London to Buenaventura?
A nonstop flight from London to Buenaventura takes about 11 h, for a straight-line distance of about 8,740 km.
Which school holidays are best for Buenaventura?
Buenaventura has its best school-holiday weather during the Christmas holidays (score 42) and its weakest during the Easter holidays (score 34). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 34, May half-term 36, summer holidays 39, October half-term 41, Christmas holidays 42.