AI-generatedTunja at a glance
- Best time
- Jan – Feb, Aug – Sep
- Warmest month
- Feb · 20°
- Sunshine a year
- 1,730 h
- Rain a year
- 1,004 mm
- Climate
- Highland
- Time zone
- UTC−5
- Elevation
- 2,693 m
Climate in Tunja
Tunja has a highland climate: mild, spring-like days all year round and cool nights. February is the warmest month with average highs of 20 °C, while July is the coolest at 17 °C. With around 1,730 hours of sunshine a year, Tunja is moderately sunny; January is the sunniest month with 5.4 hours a day.
Holiday weather through the year
Best time to visit Tunja
The best time to visit Tunja is from January to February and from August to September. For sightseeing, day trips and hiking, conditions are most comfortable in August. Rain is frequent from March to July and from October to December; the wettest month is April with 140 mm.
Tunja through the seasons
How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.
Tunja in spring
Mar – May
Fair
- 18–20 °C by day
- 4.3 h of sun a day
- 66 rainy days in all
Tunja in summer
Jun – Aug
Good
- 17 °C by day
- 5.0 h of sun a day
- 42 rainy days in all
Tunja in autumn
Sep – Nov
Fair
- 18–19 °C by day
- 4.5 h of sun a day
- 56 rainy days in all
Tunja in winter
Dec – Feb
Good
- 19–20 °C by day
- 5.2 h of sun a day
- 47 rainy days in all
Which month for what?
Beach & swimming
No sea nearby
Sea from 21 °C, warm and mostly dry
Sightseeing & hiking
Aug
15–28 °C and not too much rain
Rainy months
Mar – Jul, Oct – Dec
Rainy season or more than 12 rainy days
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Your best months: January – March
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: January – February, August – September
Keep in mindFrequent rain
A typical day in October
- Morning, 08:00: about 13°
- Midday, 13:00: about 19°
- Afternoon, 16:00: about 18°
- Evening, 20:00: about 13°
- Night, 23:00: about 11°
05:3917:39
Cool evenings: pack a jumper or a jacket.
Estimated from the average high and low: coolest around sunrise, warmest in mid-afternoon.
Light for photos in October
- Golden hour
- Morning 05:26–06:07 · evening 17:11–17:52
- Blue hour
- Morning 05:18–05:26 · evening 17:52–18:00
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 Tunja compared with home
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Early or late October?
In October, daytime highs stay at about 19° from start to end.
| October | 1 Oct | 31 Oct |
|---|---|---|
| Daytime high | 19° | 19° |
| Night-time low | 9° | 9° |
| Daylight | 12.1 h | 11.9 h |
What is the weather like in Tunja in October?
In October, Tunja is mild: daytime highs average 19 °C, and nights cool down to about 9 °C. Expect around 4.2 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 21 days, adding up to 110 mm. All in all, October is a so-so month for a holiday in Tunja.
More details for October
- Daylight
- 12 h 0 min05:39 – 17:39
- UV index
- 15 · extremeclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
- Muggy days
- 0 daysdew point 18 °C or moreAll months
- Wind
- 10 km/haverage daily peakAll months
- Cloud cover
- 92 %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 %20 %
- 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
- A jumper for the evenings
- Rain jacket or umbrella
Compare two months in Tunja
Pick two months to see how the weather differs. A tick marks the clearly better value; for temperatures it depends on your plans.
August has the better holiday weather in Tunja: score 69 against 54. In August, days are 2 °C cooler than in October. August has 10 fewer rainy days. The sun shines an hour longer a day in August.
| Month | October | August |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 54 | 69better |
| Daytime high | 19° | 17° |
| Night-time low | 9° | 9° |
| Sunshine | 4.2 h | 5.2 hbetter |
| Rainy days | 21 | 11better |
| Rainfall | 110 mm | 40 mmbetter |
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Tunja month by month
The typical weather for every month at a glance.
68January20° · 5.4 h
In January, Tunja is mild: daytime highs average 20 °C, and nights cool down to about 8 °C. Expect around 5.4 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 13 rainy days and 52 mm in total. All in all, January is a good month for a holiday in Tunja.
Tunja in January60February20° · 5.1 h
In February, Tunja is mild: daytime highs average 20 °C, and nights cool down to about 8 °C. Expect around 5.1 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 17 days, adding up to 75 mm. All in all, February is a good month for a holiday in Tunja.
Tunja in February56March20° · 4.7 h
In March, Tunja is mild: daytime highs average 20 °C, and nights cool down to about 10 °C. Expect around 4.7 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 23 days, adding up to 128 mm. All in all, March is a so-so month for a holiday in Tunja.
Tunja in March54April19° · 4.1 h
In April, Tunja is mild: daytime highs average 19 °C, and nights cool down to about 10 °C. Expect around 4.1 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 23 days, adding up to 140 mm. All in all, April is a so-so month for a holiday in Tunja.
Tunja in April54May18° · 4.1 h
In May, Tunja is mild: daytime highs average 18 °C, and nights cool down to about 10 °C. Expect around 4.1 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 21 days, adding up to 105 mm. All in all, May is a so-so month for a holiday in Tunja.
Tunja in May56June17° · 4.7 h
In June, Tunja is mild: daytime highs average 17 °C, and nights cool down to about 9 °C. Expect around 4.7 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 16 days, adding up to 58 mm. All in all, June is a so-so month for a holiday in Tunja.
Tunja in June59July17° · 5.0 h
In July, Tunja is mild: daytime highs average 17 °C, and nights cool down to about 9 °C. Expect around 5.0 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 14 days, adding up to 50 mm. All in all, July is a so-so month for a holiday in Tunja.
Tunja in July69August17° · 5.2 h
In August, Tunja is mild: daytime highs average 17 °C, and nights cool down to about 9 °C. Expect around 5.2 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 11 rainy days and 40 mm in total. All in all, August is a good month for a holiday in Tunja.
Tunja in August69September18° · 5.1 h
In September, Tunja is mild: daytime highs average 18 °C, and nights cool down to about 8 °C. Expect around 5.1 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 13 rainy days and 53 mm in total. All in all, September is a good month for a holiday in Tunja.
Tunja in September54October19° · 4.2 h
In October, Tunja is mild: daytime highs average 19 °C, and nights cool down to about 9 °C. Expect around 4.2 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 21 days, adding up to 110 mm. All in all, October is a so-so month for a holiday in Tunja.
Tunja in October54November19° · 4.2 h
In November, Tunja is mild: daytime highs average 19 °C, and nights cool down to about 9 °C. Expect around 4.2 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 22 days, adding up to 121 mm. All in all, November is a so-so month for a holiday in Tunja.
Tunja in November59December19° · 5.0 h
In December, Tunja is mild: daytime highs average 19 °C, and nights cool down to about 8 °C. Expect around 5.0 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 17 days, adding up to 73 mm. All in all, December is a so-so month for a holiday in Tunja.
Tunja 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 Tunja
How warm the nights get in each month, from the mean night-time low. Tap a month for details.
- Cool 8–15°
CoolOctober: nights around 9°. A duvet at night and a jumper for the evening.
The coolest nights are in January (8°), the warmest in April (10°).
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 | 68 | 20° | 8° | 5.4 h | 13 | 52 |
| FebruaryFeb | 60 | 20° | 8° | 5.1 h | 17 | 75 |
| MarchMar | 56 | 20° | 10° | 4.7 h | 23 | 128 |
| AprilApr | 54 | 19° | 10° | 4.1 h | 23 | 140 |
| MayMay | 54 | 18° | 10° | 4.1 h | 21 | 105 |
| JuneJun | 56 | 17° | 9° | 4.7 h | 16 | 58 |
| JulyJul | 59 | 17° | 9° | 5.0 h | 14 | 50 |
| AugustAug | 69 | 17° | 9° | 5.2 h | 11 | 40 |
| SeptemberSep | 69 | 18° | 8° | 5.1 h | 13 | 53 |
| OctoberOct | 54 | 19° | 9° | 4.2 h | 21 | 110 |
| NovemberNov | 54 | 19° | 9° | 4.2 h | 22 | 121 |
| DecemberDec | 59 | 19° | 8° | 5.0 h | 17 | 73 |
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
5.54° N, 73.36° W · 2,693 m · America/Bogota
Sunshine
Sunshine hours in Tunja
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 4.2 of 12.0 hours of daylight in Tunja, 35 % 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 Tunja: 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, Tunja has about 21 rainy days with 110 mm of rain in total.
UV index
UV index in Tunja
How strong the sun is at noon, month by month, and how quickly unprotected skin burns.
- Clear-sky UV in October
- 15 · extremeAvoid the midday sun; SPF 50+, covering clothes, hat and sunglasses.
The sun is strongest in September (UV 17).
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 Tunja
How breezy and how cloudy Tunja 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 Tunja 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 92 % of the sky over Tunja: mostly overcast, with about 4.2 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.
Planning a trip to Tunja
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Tunja 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.
Tunja has its best school-holiday weather during the summer holidays (score 66) and its weakest during May half-term (score 54).
- 55
Easter holidays
Mar – Apr
Fair
- 19 °C by day
- 4.3 h of sun a day
- 23 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain
- 54
May half-term
May – Jun
Fair
- 18 °C by day
- 4.2 h of sun a day
- 20 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain
- 66
Summer holidays
Jul – Aug
GoodBest holidays
- 17 °C by day
- 5.1 h of sun a day
- 12 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain
- 54
October half-term
Oct
Fair
- 19 °C by day
- 4.2 h of sun a day
- 21 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain
- 64
Christmas holidays
Dec – Jan
Good
- 20 °C by day
- 5.2 h of sun a day
- 15 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Getting there
Flying from
- Nonstop flight
- about 10 h 35 min
- Distance
- 8,350 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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Tunja vs Villa de Leyva
In October the holiday weather in Tunja and Villa de Leyva is about equally good (score 54 vs 53). During the day Villa de Leyva is 4 °C warmer than Tunja.
| in October | Tunja | Villa de Leyva |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 54 | 53 |
| Daytime high | 19° | 23° |
| Sunshine | 4 h | 4 h |
| Rainy days | 21 | 30 |
| Best time | Jan – Feb, Aug – Sep | All year |
Through the year
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In October, Tunja ranks 7 of 30 destinations in this country.
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- 2Tolú31°30°66
- 3Turbo30°29°64
- 4Tumaco28°27°63
- 5Cartagena32°30°62
- 6Ciénaga33°29°59
- 7TunjaThis page19°54
- 8Villa de Leyva23°54
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Frequently asked questions about Tunja
When is the best time to visit Tunja?
The best time to visit Tunja is from January to February and from August to September. That is when the holiday weather score, which combines temperature, sea, sunshine and rain, is highest.
What is the warmest month in Tunja?
February is the warmest month, with average highs of 20 °C and nights around 8 °C. July is the coolest month at 17 °C.
When does it rain most in Tunja?
Rain is frequent from March to July and from October to December; the wettest month is April with 140 mm. The driest month is August with 40 mm.
How many hours of sunshine does Tunja get?
Tunja gets around 1,730 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is January with 5.4 hours a day; in April there are 4.1 hours a day.
What time zone is Tunja in?
Tunja is on UTC−5 all year.
How long is the flight from London to Tunja?
A nonstop flight from London to Tunja takes about 10 h 35 min, for a straight-line distance of about 8,350 km.
Which school holidays are best for Tunja?
Tunja has its best school-holiday weather during the summer holidays (score 66) and its weakest during May half-term (score 54). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 55, May half-term 54, summer holidays 66, October half-term 54, Christmas holidays 64.