AI-generatedGuatapé at a glance
- Best time
- Jul – Aug
- Warmest month
- Jul · 26°
- Sunshine a year
- 1,780 h
- Rain a year
- 2,508 mm
- Climate
- Subtropical
- Time zone
- UTC−5
- Elevation
- 1,889 m
Climate in Guatapé
Guatapé has a subtropical climate with warm summers and mild winters. July is the warmest month with average highs of 26 °C, while November is the coolest at 24 °C. With around 1,780 hours of sunshine a year, Guatapé is moderately sunny; July is the sunniest month with 6.2 hours a day.
Holiday weather through the year
Best time to visit Guatapé
The best time to visit Guatapé is from July to August. For sightseeing, day trips and hiking, the weather is pleasant all year round. Rain is frequent from September to June; the wettest month is November with 370 mm.
Guatapé through the seasons
How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.
Guatapé in spring
Mar – May
Fair
- 24–25 °C by day
- 4.3 h of sun a day
- 78 rainy days in all
Guatapé in summer
Jun – Aug
Good
- 25–26 °C by day
- 5.8 h of sun a day
- 45 rainy days in all
Guatapé in autumn
Sep – Nov
Fair
- 24–25 °C by day
- 4.3 h of sun a day
- 77 rainy days in all
Guatapé in winter
Dec – Feb
Fair
- 24 °C by day
- 5.0 h of sun a day
- 66 rainy days in all
Which month for what?
Hiking & mountain trips
All year
13–27 °C in the village, little snow
Rainy months
Sep – Jun
18 or more rainy days, often short showers and storms
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Your best months: December – February
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: July – August
Good forSightseeing & walks
Keep in mindFrequent rain
A typical day in October
- Morning, 08:00: about 18°
- Midday, 13:00: about 24°
- Afternoon, 16:00: about 23°
- Evening, 20:00: about 19°
- Night, 23:00: about 17°
05:4617:46
Pleasant evenings; a light layer can help.
Estimated from the average high and low: coolest around sunrise, warmest in mid-afternoon.
Light for photos in October
- Golden hour
- Morning 05:34–06:14 · evening 17:18–17:59
- Blue hour
- Morning 05:25–05:34 · evening 17:59–18:07
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 Guatapé compared with home
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Early or late October?
In October, daytime highs fall from about 25° at the start of the month to 24° at the end.
| October | 1 Oct | 31 Oct |
|---|---|---|
| Daytime high | 25° | 24° |
| Night-time low | 14° | 14° |
| Daylight | 12.1 h | 11.9 h |
What is the weather like in Guatapé in October?
In October, Guatapé is warm: daytime highs average 24 °C, and nights cool down to about 14 °C. Expect around 4.0 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 28 days, adding up to 337 mm. All in all, October is a so-so month for a holiday in Guatapé.
More details for October
- Daylight
- 12 h 0 min05:46 – 17:46
- UV index
- 14 · extremeclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
- Muggy days
- 0 daysdew point 18 °C or moreAll months
- Wind
- 7 km/haverage daily peakAll months
- Cloud cover
- 94 %on averageAll months
- Hot days
- 0 days30 °C or more
- Time zone
- UTC−5offset from UTC
How the score comes together
- Temperatureweight 50 %100 %
- Sunshineweight 20 %17 %
- Few rainy daysweight 30 %0 %
Each factor is rated from 0 to 100 % and weighted for the travel style “Mountain air”.
What to pack in October
- Sunscreen
- Sunglasses & sun hat
- A jumper for the evenings
- Rain jacket or umbrella
Compare two months in Guatapé
Pick two months to see how the weather differs. A tick marks the clearly better value; for temperatures it depends on your plans.
July has the better holiday weather in Guatapé: score 70 against 53. In July, days are 2 °C warmer than in October. July has 16 fewer rainy days. The sun shines 2 hours longer a day in July.
| Month | October | July |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 53 | 70better |
| Daytime high | 24° | 26° |
| Night-time low | 14° | 14° |
| Sunshine | 4.0 h | 6.2 hbetter |
| Rainy days | 28 | 12better |
| Rainfall | 337 mm | 69 mmbetter |
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Guatapé month by month
The typical weather for every month at a glance.
58January24° · 5.4 h
In January, Guatapé is warm: daytime highs average 24 °C, and nights cool down to about 14 °C. Expect around 5.4 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 21 days, adding up to 133 mm. All in all, January is a so-so month for a holiday in Guatapé.
Guatapé in January57February24° · 5.0 h
In February, Guatapé is warm: daytime highs average 24 °C, and nights cool down to about 14 °C. Expect around 5.0 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 22 days, adding up to 160 mm. All in all, February is a so-so month for a holiday in Guatapé.
Guatapé in February56March24° · 4.7 h
In March, Guatapé is warm: daytime highs average 24 °C, and nights cool down to about 14 °C. Expect around 4.7 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 27 days, adding up to 268 mm. All in all, March is a so-so month for a holiday in Guatapé.
Guatapé in March53April25° · 4.0 h
In April, Guatapé is warm: daytime highs average 25 °C, and nights cool down to about 14 °C. Expect around 4.0 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 26 days, adding up to 327 mm. All in all, April is a so-so month for a holiday in Guatapé.
Guatapé in April53May25° · 4.1 h
In May, Guatapé is warm: daytime highs average 25 °C, and nights cool down to about 15 °C. Expect around 4.1 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 25 days, adding up to 262 mm. All in all, May is a so-so month for a holiday in Guatapé.
Guatapé in May56June25° · 5.4 h
In June, Guatapé is warm: daytime highs average 25 °C, and nights cool down to about 14 °C. Expect around 5.4 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 18 days, adding up to 112 mm. All in all, June is a so-so month for a holiday in Guatapé.
Guatapé in June70July26° · 6.2 h
In July, Guatapé is warm: daytime highs average 26 °C, and nights cool down to about 14 °C. Expect around 6.2 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 12 rainy days and 69 mm in total. All in all, July is a good month for a holiday in Guatapé.
Guatapé in July64August26° · 5.9 h
In August, Guatapé is warm: daytime highs average 26 °C, and nights cool down to about 14 °C. Expect around 5.9 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 14 days, adding up to 94 mm. All in all, August is a good month for a holiday in Guatapé.
Guatapé in August57September25° · 5.0 h
In September, Guatapé is warm: daytime highs average 25 °C, and nights cool down to about 14 °C. Expect around 5.0 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 21 days, adding up to 167 mm. All in all, September is a so-so month for a holiday in Guatapé.
Guatapé in September53October24° · 4.0 h
In October, Guatapé is warm: daytime highs average 24 °C, and nights cool down to about 14 °C. Expect around 4.0 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 28 days, adding up to 337 mm. All in all, October is a so-so month for a holiday in Guatapé.
Guatapé in October53November24° · 3.9 h
In November, Guatapé is warm: daytime highs average 24 °C, and nights cool down to about 14 °C. The sun is scarce, with only about 3.9 hours a day. It rains often – on about 28 days, adding up to 370 mm. All in all, November is a so-so month for a holiday in Guatapé.
Guatapé in November56December24° · 4.7 h
In December, Guatapé is warm: daytime highs average 24 °C, and nights cool down to about 14 °C. Expect around 4.7 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 24 days, adding up to 210 mm. All in all, December is a so-so month for a holiday in Guatapé.
Guatapé in DecemberClimate in detail
Climate through the year
Long-term monthly averages. Tap a month to see its details.
Nights and sleep in Guatapé
How warm the nights get in each month, from the mean night-time low. Tap a month for details.
- Cool 8–15°
- Pleasant 15–20°
CoolOctober: nights around 14°. A duvet at night and a jumper for the evening.
The coolest nights are in January (14°), the warmest in May (15°). Nights are pleasant for sleeping (15 to 20 °C) in May.
Temperatures through the year
Average daytime high, night-time low and sea temperature per month.
| Month | Score | Day | Night | Sun | Rain days | Rain mm |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanuaryJan | 58 | 24° | 14° | 5.4 h | 21 | 133 |
| FebruaryFeb | 57 | 24° | 14° | 5.0 h | 22 | 160 |
| MarchMar | 56 | 24° | 14° | 4.7 h | 27 | 268 |
| AprilApr | 53 | 25° | 14° | 4.0 h | 26 | 327 |
| MayMay | 53 | 25° | 15° | 4.1 h | 25 | 262 |
| JuneJun | 56 | 25° | 14° | 5.4 h | 18 | 112 |
| JulyJul | 70 | 26° | 14° | 6.2 h | 12 | 69 |
| AugustAug | 64 | 26° | 14° | 5.9 h | 14 | 94 |
| SeptemberSep | 57 | 25° | 14° | 5.0 h | 21 | 167 |
| OctoberOct | 53 | 24° | 14° | 4.0 h | 28 | 337 |
| NovemberNov | 53 | 24° | 14° | 3.9 h | 28 | 370 |
| DecemberDec | 56 | 24° | 14° | 4.7 h | 24 | 210 |
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
6.23° N, 75.16° W · 1,889 m · America/Bogota
Sunshine hours in Guatapé
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 4.0 of 12.0 hours of daylight in Guatapé, 33 % 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 in Guatapé: 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, Guatapé has about 28 rainy days with 337 mm of rain in total.
UV index in Guatapé
How strong the sun is at noon, month by month, and how quickly unprotected skin burns.
- Clear-sky UV in October
- 14 · extremeAvoid the midday sun; SPF 50+, covering clothes, hat and sunglasses.
The sun is strongest in September (UV 16).
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 and clouds in Guatapé
How breezy and how cloudy Guatapé 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 Guatapé typically peaks at 7 km/h during the day: Beaufort 2, light breeze or less.
Clouds
Average share of the sky covered by cloud, day and night.
In October, cloud covers on average 94 % of the sky over Guatapé: mostly overcast, with about 4.0 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.
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Guatapé 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.
Guatapé has its best school-holiday weather during the summer holidays (score 66) and its weakest during October half-term (score 53).
- 54
Easter holidays
Mar – Apr
Fair
- 25 °C by day
- 4.2 h of sun a day
- 26 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
Keep in mind: Frequent rain
- 54
May half-term
May – Jun
Fair
- 25 °C by day
- 4.4 h of sun a day
- 23 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
Keep in mind: Frequent rain
- 66
Summer holidays
Jul – Aug
GoodBest holidays
- 26 °C by day
- 6.0 h of sun a day
- 14 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 53
October half-term
Oct
Fair
- 24 °C by day
- 4.0 h of sun a day
- 28 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
Keep in mind: Frequent rain
- 57
Christmas holidays
Dec – Jan
Fair
- 24 °C by day
- 5.1 h of sun a day
- 22 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
Keep in mind: Frequent rain
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Getting there
Flying from
- Nonstop flight
- about 10 h 40 min
- Distance
- 8,410 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.
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Guatapé vs Medellín
In October Guatapé has the better holiday weather (score 53 vs 32). During the day Medellín is 4 °C warmer than Guatapé.
| in October | Guatapé | Medellín |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 53 | 32 |
| Daytime high | 24° | 28° |
| Sunshine | 4 h | 4 h |
| Rainy days | 28 | 29 |
| Best time | Jul – Aug | Jul, Sep – Apr |
Through the year
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Frequently asked questions about Guatapé
When is the best time to visit Guatapé?
The best time to visit Guatapé is from July to August. That is when the holiday weather score, which combines temperature, sea, sunshine and rain, is highest.
What is the warmest month in Guatapé?
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 26 °C and nights around 14 °C. November is the coolest month at 24 °C.
When does it rain most in Guatapé?
Rain is frequent from September to June; the wettest month is November with 370 mm. The driest month is July with 69 mm.
How many hours of sunshine does Guatapé get?
Guatapé gets around 1,780 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is July with 6.2 hours a day; in November there are 3.9 hours a day.
What time zone is Guatapé in?
Guatapé is on UTC−5 all year.
How long is the flight from London to Guatapé?
A nonstop flight from London to Guatapé takes about 10 h 40 min, for a straight-line distance of about 8,410 km.
Which school holidays are best for Guatapé?
Guatapé has its best school-holiday weather during the summer holidays (score 66) and its weakest during October half-term (score 53). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 54, May half-term 54, summer holidays 66, October half-term 53, Christmas holidays 57.