AI-generatedMontería at a glance
- Best time
- Jan
- Warmest month
- Feb · 35°
- Sunshine a year
- 1,960 h
- Rain a year
- 1,902 mm
- Climate
- Tropical
- Time zone
- UTC−5
- Elevation
- 29 m
Climate in Montería
Montería has a tropical climate: it is warm all year round, and the seasons differ mainly in how much rain falls. February is the warmest month with average highs of 35 °C, while October is the coolest at 33 °C. With around 1,960 hours of sunshine a year, Montería is moderately sunny; January is the sunniest month with 7.1 hours a day.
Holiday weather through the year
Best time to visit Montería
The best time to visit Montería is in January. From December to August it can get very hot, with highs of up to 35 °C. The rainy season is from May to October; the wettest month is May with 252 mm.
Montería through the seasons
How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.
Montería in the dry season
Nov – Apr
Poor
- 33–35 °C by day
- 6.2 h of sun a day
- 96 rainy days in all
Montería in the rainy season
May – Oct
Poor
- 33 °C by day
- 4.6 h of sun a day
- 168 rainy days in all
Which month for what?
Beach & swimming
No sea nearby
Sea from 21 °C, warm and mostly dry
Sightseeing & hiking
No month
15–28 °C and not too much rain
Peak heat
Dec – Aug
Highs of 33 °C or more
Rainy months
May – Oct
Rainy season or more than 12 rainy days
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Your best months: January – February
Based on the climate averages; tap a month to see its details.
Weather in October
Weather in October
Holiday weather in October
Poor
Best time to visit: January
Keep in mindFrequent rain
A typical day in October
- Morning, 08:00: about 27°
- Midday, 13:00: about 33°
- Afternoon, 16:00: about 32°
- Evening, 20:00: about 28°
- Night, 23:00: about 26°
05:5117:47
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 05:38–06:19 · evening 17:19–18:00
- Blue hour
- Morning 05:30–05:38 · evening 18:00–18:09
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 Montería 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 0.2 h shorter.
| October | 1 Oct | 31 Oct |
|---|---|---|
| Daytime high | 33° | 33° |
| Night-time low | 23° | 23° |
| Daylight | 12.1 h | 11.8 h |
What is the weather like in Montería in October?
In October, Montería is hot: daytime highs average 33 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 23 °C. Expect around 4.7 hours of sunshine a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 29 days, totalling 210 mm. The thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more every day. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, October is not an ideal month for a holiday in Montería.
More details for October
- Daylight
- 11 h 57 min05:51 – 17:47
- UV index
- 12 · extremeclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
- Muggy days
- 31 daysdew point 18 °C or moreAll months
- Wind
- 10 km/haverage daily peakAll months
- Cloud cover
- 90 %on averageAll months
- Hot days
- 31 days30 °C or moreAll months
- Time zone
- UTC−5offset from UTC
How the score comes together
- Temperatureweight 50 %30 %
- Sunshineweight 20 %28 %
- 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
- Sunscreen
- Sunglasses & sun hat
- Light, breathable clothes
- Water bottle – drink plenty
- Insect repellent
- Rain jacket or umbrella
Compare two months in Montería
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 Montería: score 44 against 21. In January, days are 1 °C warmer than in October. January has 22 fewer rainy days. The sun shines 2 hours longer a day in January.
| Month | October | January |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 21 | 44better |
| Daytime high | 33° | 34° |
| Night-time low | 23° | 23° |
| Sunshine | 4.7 h | 7.1 hbetter |
| Rainy days | 29 | 7better |
| Rainfall | 210 mm | 27 mmbetter |
| Muggy days | 31 | 31 |
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Montería month by month
The typical weather for every month at a glance.
44January34° · 7.1 h
In January, Montería is very hot: daytime highs average 34 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 23 °C. The sun shines for around 7.1 hours a day. Rain falls on about 7 days, adding up to 27 mm. The thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more every day. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, January is a so-so month for a holiday in Montería – and yet one of the best months here.
Montería in January38February35° · 6.9 h
In February, Montería is very hot: daytime highs average 35 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 23 °C. The sun shines for around 6.9 hours a day. Rain falls on about 7 days, adding up to 33 mm. The thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more every day. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, February is not an ideal month for a holiday in Montería.
Montería in February21March35° · 6.4 h
In March, Montería is very hot: daytime highs average 35 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 23 °C. Expect around 6.4 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 15 days, adding up to 69 mm. The thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more every day. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, March is not an ideal month for a holiday in Montería.
Montería in March12April34° · 5.2 h
In April, Montería is very hot: daytime highs average 34 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 24 °C. Expect around 5.2 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 24 days, adding up to 168 mm. The thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more every day. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, April is not an ideal month for a holiday in Montería.
Montería in April16May33° · 4.4 h
In May, Montería is very hot: daytime highs average 33 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 24 °C. Expect around 4.4 hours of sunshine a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 29 days, totalling 252 mm. The thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more every day. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, May is not an ideal month for a holiday in Montería.
Montería in May16June33° · 4.5 h
In June, Montería is very hot: daytime highs average 33 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 24 °C. Expect around 4.5 hours of sunshine a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 27 days, totalling 227 mm. The thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more every day. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, June is not an ideal month for a holiday in Montería.
Montería in June16July33° · 4.8 h
In July, Montería is very hot: daytime highs average 33 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 24 °C. Expect around 4.8 hours of sunshine a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 28 days, totalling 229 mm. The thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more every day. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, July is not an ideal month for a holiday in Montería.
Montería in July17August33° · 4.6 h
In August, Montería is very hot: daytime highs average 33 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 23 °C. Expect around 4.6 hours of sunshine a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 28 days, totalling 223 mm. The thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more every day. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, August is not an ideal month for a holiday in Montería.
Montería in August20September33° · 4.6 h
In September, Montería is hot: daytime highs average 33 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 23 °C. Expect around 4.6 hours of sunshine a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 28 days, totalling 213 mm. The thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more every day. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, September is not an ideal month for a holiday in Montería.
Montería in September21October33° · 4.7 h
In October, Montería is hot: daytime highs average 33 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 23 °C. Expect around 4.7 hours of sunshine a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 29 days, totalling 210 mm. The thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more every day. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, October is not an ideal month for a holiday in Montería.
Montería in October22November33° · 5.2 h
In November, Montería is hot: daytime highs average 33 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 23 °C. Expect around 5.2 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 26 days, adding up to 171 mm. The thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more every day. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, November is not an ideal month for a holiday in Montería.
Montería in November23December33° · 6.2 h
In December, Montería is very hot: daytime highs average 33 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 23 °C. Expect around 6.2 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 17 days, adding up to 82 mm. The thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more every day. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, December is not an ideal month for a holiday in Montería.
Montería in DecemberClimate in detail
Climate through the year
Long-term monthly averages. Tap a month to see its details.
Nights and sleep in Montería
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 January (23°), the warmest in April (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 | Sun | Rain days | Rain mm |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanuaryJan | 44 | 34° | 23° | 7.1 h | 7 | 27 |
| FebruaryFeb | 38 | 35° | 23° | 6.9 h | 7 | 33 |
| MarchMar | 21 | 35° | 23° | 6.4 h | 15 | 69 |
| AprilApr | 12 | 34° | 24° | 5.2 h | 24 | 168 |
| MayMay | 16 | 33° | 24° | 4.4 h | 29 | 252 |
| JuneJun | 16 | 33° | 24° | 4.5 h | 27 | 227 |
| JulyJul | 16 | 33° | 24° | 4.8 h | 28 | 229 |
| AugustAug | 17 | 33° | 23° | 4.6 h | 28 | 223 |
| SeptemberSep | 20 | 33° | 23° | 4.6 h | 28 | 213 |
| OctoberOct | 21 | 33° | 23° | 4.7 h | 29 | 210 |
| NovemberNov | 22 | 33° | 23° | 5.2 h | 26 | 171 |
| DecemberDec | 23 | 33° | 23° | 6.2 h | 17 | 82 |
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
8.75° N, 75.88° W · 29 m · America/Bogota
Sunshine hours in Montería
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 4.7 of 11.9 hours of daylight in Montería, 39 % 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 Montería: 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, Montería has about 29 rainy days with 210 mm of rain in total.
UV index in Montería
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 14).
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 and clouds in Montería
How breezy and how cloudy Montería 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 Montería typically peaks at 10 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 90 % of the sky over Montería: mostly overcast, with about 4.7 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 and humidity in Montería
How often the day gets hot in Montería (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, it is hot in Montería 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 Montería
Weather for your travel dates
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Montería 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.
Montería has its best school-holiday weather during the Christmas holidays (score 34) and its weakest during the Easter holidays (score 15).
- 15
Easter holidays
Mar – Apr
Poor
- 34 °C by day
- 5.6 h of sun a day
- 21 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Peak heat
- 16
May half-term
May – Jun
Poor
- 33 °C by day
- 4.4 h of sun a day
- 28 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Peak heat, Frequent rain
- 17
Summer holidays
Jul – Aug
Poor
- 33 °C by day
- 4.7 h of sun a day
- 28 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Peak heat, Frequent rain
- 21
October half-term
Oct
Poor
- 33 °C by day
- 4.7 h of sun a day
- 29 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain
- 34
Christmas holidays
Dec – Jan
PoorBest holidays
- 34 °C by day
- 6.7 h of sun a day
- 12 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Peak heat
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Getting there
Flying from
- Nonstop flight
- about 10 h 25 min
- Distance
- 8,240 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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Montería vs Cartagena
In October the holiday weather in Montería and Cartagena is about equally good (score 21 vs 25). During the day Cartagena is 1 °C cooler than Montería.
| in October | Montería | Cartagena |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 21 | 25 |
| Daytime high | 33° | 32° |
| Sea | no sea nearby | 30° |
| Sunshine | 5 h | 5 h |
| Rainy days | 29 | 29 |
| Best time | Jan | Dec – Mar |
Through the year
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In October, Montería ranks 15 of 17 destinations in this country.
- Saint Andrew31°29°68
- 2Cartagena32°30°62
- 3Bogotá19°54
- 4Guatapé24°53
- 5Manizales24°53
- 6Bucaramanga27°51
- 7Pereira26°51
- 8Armenia27°51
- 15MonteríaThis page33°21
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Frequently asked questions about Montería
When is the best time to visit Montería?
The best time to visit Montería is in January. That is when the holiday weather score, which combines temperature, sea, sunshine and rain, is highest.
What is the warmest month in Montería?
February is the warmest month, with average highs of 35 °C and nights around 23 °C. October is the coolest month at 33 °C.
When does it rain most in Montería?
The rainy season is from May to October; the wettest month is May with 252 mm. The driest month is January with 27 mm.
How many hours of sunshine does Montería get?
Montería gets around 1,960 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is January with 7.1 hours a day; in May there are 4.4 hours a day.
What time zone is Montería in?
Montería is on UTC−5 all year.
How long is the flight from London to Montería?
A nonstop flight from London to Montería takes about 10 h 25 min, for a straight-line distance of about 8,240 km.
Which school holidays are best for Montería?
Montería has its best school-holiday weather during the Christmas holidays (score 34) and its weakest during the Easter holidays (score 15). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 15, May half-term 16, summer holidays 17, October half-term 21, Christmas holidays 34.