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Ciénaga weather & best time to visit

Sun, sea & sand

Best time: Dec – Mar
Warmest month: Mar · 34°
Warmest sea: Sep · 29.4°
Sunshine a year: 2,340 h
Rain a year: 1,043 mm
Climate: Tropical
Time zone: UTC−5
Elevation: 5 m

Climate in Ciénaga

Ciénaga 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 34 °C, while November is the coolest at 33 °C. With around 2,340 hours of sunshine a year, Ciénaga is sunny; January is the sunniest month with 8.4 hours a day.

Holiday weather through the year

Best time to visit

Best time to visit Ciénaga

The best time to visit Ciénaga is from December to March. For a beach holiday – sea from 21 °C, warm and mostly dry – go from December to March. From January to September it can get very hot, with highs of up to 34 °C. The rainy season is in May and from September to November; the wettest month is October with 214 mm.

Ciénaga through the seasons

How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.

Ciénaga in the dry season

Jun – Aug, Dec – Apr

Good

33–34 °C by day
Sea 27 °C
6.9 h of sun a day
76 rainy days in all

Ciénaga in the rainy season

May, Sep – Nov

Fair

33 °C by day
Sea 29 °C
5.4 h of sun a day
87 rainy days in all

Which month for what?

Beach & swimming

Dec – Mar

Sea from 21 °C, warm and mostly dry

Sightseeing & hiking

No month

15–28 °C and not too much rain

Peak heat

Jan – Sep

Highs of 33 °C or more

Rainy months

May, Sep – Nov

Rainy season or more than 12 rainy days

Find your perfect month

Tell us what you like and we rate every month in Ciénaga for you.

Preferred daytime temperature 28 °C

Swimming in the sea

Sunshine

Little rain

Avoid muggy heat

Your best months: December – February

Based on the climate averages; tap a month to see its details.

Your holiday weather, at a glance

Holiday weather in October

Fair

Best time to visit: December – March

Where to go in October Sea temperature in October

Keep in mindFrequent rain

Air temperature33°CNight 25°All months Sea temperature29.3°Cvery warmAll months Sunshine5.1h / dayof 11.9 h daylightAll months Rainy days25days / month214 mmAll months

A typical day in October

Morning, 08:00: about 28°
Midday, 13:00: about 33°
Afternoon, 16:00: about 32°
Evening, 20:00: about 28°
Night, 23:00: about 27°

05:4617:40

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 05:33–06:14 · evening 17:11–17:53
Blue hour: Morning 05:24–05:33 · evening 17:53–18:01

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 Ciénaga compared with home

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Early or late October?

In October, daytime highs stay at about 33° from start to end. The days get 0.3 h shorter.

Early or late October?
October	1 Oct	31 Oct
Daytime high	33°	33°
Night-time low	25°	24°
Sea	29°	29°
Daylight	12.0 h	11.8 h

What is the weather like in Ciénaga in October?

In October, Ciénaga is hot: daytime highs average 33 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 25 °C. The sea averages 29.3 °C – almost as warm as a bath. Expect around 5.1 hours of sunshine a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 25 days, totalling 214 mm. The thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more every day. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, October is a so-so month for a holiday in Ciénaga.

More details for October

Daylight: 11 h 54 min05:46 – 17:40
UV index: 12 · extremeclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
Muggy days: 31 daysdew point 18 °C or moreAll months
Wind: 14 km/haverage daily peakAll months
Cloud cover: 85 %on averageAll months
Hot days: 31 days30 °C or moreAll months
Time zone: UTC−5offset from UTC

How the score comes together

Temperatureweight 35 %77 %
Seaweight 25 %100 %
Sunshineweight 20 %35 %
Few rainy daysweight 20 %0 %

Each factor is rated from 0 to 100 % and weighted for the travel style “Sun, sea & sand”.

What to pack in October

Swimwear
Sunscreen
Sunglasses & sun hat
Light, breathable clothes
Water bottle – drink plenty
Insect repellent
Rain jacket or umbrella

Compare two months in Ciénaga

Pick two months to see how the weather differs. A tick marks the clearly better value; for temperatures it depends on your plans.

January has the better holiday weather in Ciénaga: score 87 against 59. Daytime highs are about the same. The sea is 3 °C cooler in January. January has 23 fewer rainy days. The sun shines 3 hours longer a day in January.

October vs January, Ciénaga
Month	October	January
Holiday weather score	59	87better
Daytime high	33°	33°
Night-time low	25°	23°
Sea	29.3°	26.1°
Sunshine	5.1 h	8.4 hbetter
Rainy days	25	2better
Rainfall	214 mm	7 mmbetter
Muggy days	31	31

Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.

Ciénaga month by month

The typical weather for every month at a glance.

87January33° · Sea 26° · 8.4 h

In January, Ciénaga is very hot: daytime highs average 33 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 23 °C. The sea averages 26.1 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. The sun shines for around 8.4 hours a day. It hardly ever rains. The thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more every day. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, January is an excellent month for a holiday in Ciénaga.

Ciénaga in January

84February34° · Sea 26° · 8.4 h

In February, Ciénaga is very hot: daytime highs average 34 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 24 °C. The sea averages 25.8 °C – pleasant for swimming. The sun shines for around 8.4 hours a day. It hardly ever rains. The thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more every day. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, February is an excellent month for a holiday in Ciénaga.

Ciénaga in February

81March34° · Sea 26° · 8.0 h

In March, Ciénaga is very hot: daytime highs average 34 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 25 °C. The sea averages 26.0 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. The sun shines for around 8.0 hours a day. Rain is rare: about 4 days bring 15 mm in total. The thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more every day. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, March is an excellent month for a holiday in Ciénaga.

Ciénaga in March

64April34° · Sea 27° · 6.5 h

In April, Ciénaga is very hot: daytime highs average 34 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 26 °C. The sea averages 26.8 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. The sun shines for around 6.5 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 13 rainy days and 56 mm in total. The thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more every day. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, April is a good month for a holiday in Ciénaga.

Ciénaga in April

56May33° · Sea 28° · 5.5 h

In May, Ciénaga is very hot: daytime highs average 33 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 26 °C. The sea averages 28.0 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. Expect around 5.5 hours of sunshine a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 20 days, totalling 131 mm. The thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more every day. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, May is a so-so month for a holiday in Ciénaga.

Ciénaga in May

57June34° · Sea 29° · 5.6 h

In June, Ciénaga is very hot: daytime highs average 34 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 26 °C. The sea averages 28.6 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. Expect around 5.6 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 17 days, adding up to 101 mm. The thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more every day. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, June is a so-so month for a holiday in Ciénaga.

Ciénaga in June

63July34° · Sea 28° · 5.8 h

In July, Ciénaga is very hot: daytime highs average 34 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 25 °C. The sea averages 28.1 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. Expect around 5.8 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 13 rainy days and 67 mm in total. The thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more every day. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, July is a good month for a holiday in Ciénaga.

Ciénaga in July

57August33° · Sea 29° · 5.4 h

In August, Ciénaga is very hot: daytime highs average 33 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 25 °C. The sea averages 28.6 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. Expect around 5.4 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 18 days, adding up to 107 mm. The thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more every day. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, August is a so-so month for a holiday in Ciénaga.

Ciénaga in August

57September33° · Sea 29° · 5.2 h

In September, Ciénaga is very hot: daytime highs average 33 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 25 °C. The sea averages 29.4 °C – almost as warm as a bath. Expect around 5.2 hours of sunshine a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 22 days, totalling 141 mm. The thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more every day. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, September is a so-so month for a holiday in Ciénaga.

Ciénaga in September

59October33° · Sea 29° · 5.1 h

Ciénaga in October

61November33° · Sea 29° · 5.7 h

In November, Ciénaga is hot: daytime highs average 33 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 24 °C. The sea averages 28.8 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. Expect around 5.7 hours of sunshine a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 20 days, totalling 161 mm. The thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more every day. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, November is a good month for a holiday in Ciénaga.

Ciénaga in November

81December33° · Sea 28° · 7.4 h

In December, Ciénaga is hot: daytime highs average 33 °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 shines for around 7.4 hours a day. Rain falls on about 7 days, adding up to 37 mm. The thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more every day. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, December is an excellent month for a holiday in Ciénaga.

Ciénaga in December

Climate in detail

Year & climate table

Climate through the year

Long-term monthly averages. Tap a month to see its details.

Best time to visit

Nights and sleep in Ciénaga

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)

HotOctober: nights around 25°. Hot nights: air conditioning makes sleeping much easier. Muggy on about 31 days (dew point 18 °C or more).

The coolest nights are in January (23°), the warmest in May (26°). 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.

OctoberDay 33°Night 25°Sea 29°

DayNightSea

Month	Score	Day	Night	Sea	Sun	Rain days	Rain mm
JanuaryJan	87	33°	23°	26.1°	8.4 h	2	7
FebruaryFeb	84	34°	24°	25.8°	8.4 h	2	7
MarchMar	81	34°	25°	26.0°	8.0 h	4	15
AprilApr	64	34°	26°	26.8°	6.5 h	13	56
MayMay	56	33°	26°	28.0°	5.5 h	20	131
JuneJun	57	34°	26°	28.6°	5.6 h	17	101
JulyJul	63	34°	25°	28.1°	5.8 h	13	67
AugustAug	57	33°	25°	28.6°	5.4 h	18	107
SeptemberSep	57	33°	25°	29.4°	5.2 h	22	141
OctoberOct	59	33°	25°	29.3°	5.1 h	25	214
NovemberNov	61	33°	24°	28.8°	5.7 h	20	161
DecemberDec	81	33°	23°	27.6°	7.4 h	7	37

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

Swimming calendar

Sea temperature in Ciénaga

Monthly sea surface temperature with the range of cooler and warmer years.

Sea in October29.3°Cvery warm

8 in 10 years: 28.7 – 29.8 °C

Swimming season: all year

cold
fresh
refreshing
pleasant
warm
very warm

OctoberMean sea temperature 29.3°8 in 10 years 28.7° – 29.8°

20°

Mean sea temperature8 in 10 years20 °C – comfortable for swimming

The sea temperature in Ciénaga ranges from 25.8 °C in February to 29.4 °C in September. At 20 °C and more, the sea is warm enough for swimming all year round.

The sea temperature varies from year to year: in September, eight out of ten years were between 28.7 and 30.1 °C.

Sea temperature by month
Month	Average	Cool year	Warm year	Feels
JanuaryJan	26.1°	25.3°	27.2°	warm
FebruaryFeb	25.8°	24.7°	27.0°	pleasant
MarchMar	26.0°	24.9°	27.3°	warm
AprilApr	26.8°	26.0°	28.0°	warm
MayMay	28.0°	27.2°	29.0°	warm
JuneJun	28.6°	27.7°	29.5°	warm
JulyJul	28.1°	27.2°	29.4°	warm
AugustAug	28.6°	27.8°	29.3°	warm
SeptemberSep	29.4°	28.7°	30.1°	very warm
OctoberOct	29.3°	28.7°	29.8°	very warm
NovemberNov	28.8°	28.2°	29.4°	warm
DecemberDec	27.6°	26.9°	28.4°	warm

Sunshine

Sunshine hours in Ciénaga

Average hours of bright sunshine per day, next to the length of the day. Tap a month to select it.

OctoberSunshine 5.1 hDaylight 11.9 hShare of daylight 43 %

SunshineDaylight

In October, the sun shines for about 5.1 of 11.9 hours of daylight in Ciénaga, 43 % 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 Ciénaga: 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.

OctoberRainy days 25Rainfall 214 mm

In October, Ciénaga has about 25 rainy days with 214 mm of rain in total.

UV index

Sun protection

UV index in Ciénaga

How strong the sun is at noon, month by month, and how quickly unprotected skin burns.

Clear-sky UV in October: 12 · extremeAvoid the midday sun; SPF 50+, covering clothes, hat and sunglasses.

The sun is strongest in April (UV 13).

Minutes until sunburn in October

Very fair skin: about 10 min
Fair skin: about 15 min
Light brown skin: about 20 min
Olive skin: about 25 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 Ciénaga

How breezy and how cloudy Ciénaga 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.

OctoberWind 14 km/hBeaufort 3

WindBeaufort 4

In October, the wind in Ciénaga typically peaks at 14 km/h during the day: Beaufort 3, gentle breeze.

Breezy months for windsurfing and kiting

From Beaufort 4 (20 km/h) the daily breeze is usually enough for windsurfing and often for kiting: Jan – Apr.

Clouds

Average share of the sky covered by cloud, day and night.

OctoberCloud cover 85 %Sunshine 5.1 h

In October, cloud covers on average 85 % of the sky over Ciénaga: mostly overcast, with about 5.1 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 Ciénaga

How often the day gets hot in Ciénaga (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

OctoberHot days (30 °C+) 31Daytime high 33 °C

In October, it is hot in Ciénaga every day, with an average daytime high of 33 °C: hot and muggy. Plan outdoor activities for the morning and evening, drink a lot and take breaks in the cool.

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 Ciénaga

Weather for your travel dates

Pick your arrival and length of stay, and we sum up the weather to expect.

ArrivalNights

Ciénaga 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.

Ciénaga has its best school-holiday weather during the Christmas holidays (score 84) and its weakest during May half-term (score 56).

Easter holidays
Mar – Apr
69
Good
- 34 °C by day
- Sea 27 °C
- 7.0 h of sun a day
- 10 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Peak heat
May half-term
May – Jun
56
Fair
- 33 °C by day
- Sea 28 °C
- 5.5 h of sun a day
- 20 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Peak heat, Frequent rain
Summer holidays
Jul – Aug
59
Fair
- 33 °C by day
- Sea 28 °C
- 5.5 h of sun a day
- 16 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Peak heat
October half-term
Oct
59
Fair
- 33 °C by day
- Sea 29 °C
- 5.1 h of sun a day
- 25 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain
Christmas holidays
Dec – Jan
84
ExcellentBest holidays
- 33 °C by day
- Sea 27 °C
- 7.9 h of sun a day
- 4 rainy days a month
Good for: Beach & swimming
Keep in mind: Peak heat

Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.

Getting there

Flying from

Nonstop flight: about 10 h 5 min
Distance: 7,930 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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Ciénaga vs Santa Marta

In October the holiday weather in Ciénaga and Santa Marta is about equally good (score 59 vs 57). During the day it is about as warm in Santa Marta as in Ciénaga. The sea is about equally warm.

Ciénaga vs Santa Marta, in October
in October	Ciénaga	Santa Marta
Holiday weather score	59	57
Daytime high	33°	33°
Sea	29°	29°
Sunshine	5 h	5 h
Rainy days	25	28
Best time	Dec – Mar	Jan – Feb

Through the year

OctoberCiénaga 33°Santa Marta 33°

CiénagaSanta Marta

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In October, Ciénaga ranks 6 of 30 destinations in this country.

Saint Andrew31°29°68
2Tolú31°30°66
3Turbo30°29°64
4Tumaco28°27°63
5Cartagena32°30°62
6CiénagaThis page33°29°59
7Villa de Leyva23°54
8Tunja19°54

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Frequently asked questions about Ciénaga

When is the best time to visit Ciénaga?

The best time to visit Ciénaga is from December to March. That is when the holiday weather score, which combines temperature, sea, sunshine and rain, is highest.

How warm is the sea in Ciénaga?

The sea temperature in Ciénaga ranges from 25.8 °C in February to 29.4 °C in September. At 20 °C and more, the sea is warm enough for swimming all year round.

Can you swim in Ciénaga in October?

Yes. In October the sea averages 29.3 °C – almost as warm as a bath.

What is the warmest month in Ciénaga?

March is the warmest month, with average highs of 34 °C and nights around 25 °C. November is the coolest month at 33 °C.

When does it rain most in Ciénaga?

The rainy season is in May and from September to November; the wettest month is October with 214 mm. The driest month is February with 7 mm.

How many hours of sunshine does Ciénaga get?

Ciénaga gets around 2,340 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is January with 8.4 hours a day; in October there are 5.1 hours a day.

What time zone is Ciénaga in?

Ciénaga is on UTC−5 all year.

How long is the flight from London to Ciénaga?

A nonstop flight from London to Ciénaga takes about 10 h 5 min, for a straight-line distance of about 7,930 km.

Which school holidays are best for Ciénaga?

Ciénaga has its best school-holiday weather during the Christmas holidays (score 84) and its weakest during May half-term (score 56). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 69, May half-term 56, summer holidays 59, October half-term 59, Christmas holidays 84.