AI-generatedValledupar at a glance
- Best time
- Dec – Mar
- Warmest month
- Aug · 31°
- Sunshine a year
- 2,070 h
- Rain a year
- 835 mm
- Climate
- Tropical
- Time zone
- UTC−5
- Elevation
- 160 m
Climate in Valledupar
Valledupar has a tropical climate: it is warm all year round, and the seasons differ mainly in how much rain falls. August is the warmest month with average highs of 31 °C, while November is the coolest at 29 °C. With around 2,070 hours of sunshine a year, Valledupar is moderately sunny; January is the sunniest month with 8.2 hours a day.
Holiday weather through the year
Best time to visit Valledupar
The best time to visit Valledupar is from December to March. The rainy season is in May and from October to November; the wettest month is November with 173 mm.
Valledupar through the seasons
How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.
Valledupar in the dry season
Jun – Sep, Dec – Apr
Good
- 29–31 °C by day
- 6.1 h of sun a day
- 48 rainy days in all
Valledupar in the rainy season
May, Oct – Nov
Fair
- 29–30 °C by day
- 4.5 h of sun a day
- 43 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
Rainy months
May, Oct – Nov
Rainy season or more than 12 rainy days
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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: December – March
Keep in mindFrequent rain
A typical day in October
- Morning, 08:00: about 25°
- Midday, 13:00: about 29°
- Afternoon, 16:00: about 28°
- Evening, 20:00: about 25°
- Night, 23:00: about 24°
05:4117:36
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 05:28–06:09 · evening 17:08–17:49
- Blue hour
- Morning 05:20–05:28 · evening 17:49–17:57
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 Valledupar compared with home
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Early or late October?
In October, daytime highs fall from about 30° at the start of the month to 29° at the end. The days get 0.3 h shorter.
| October | 1 Oct | 31 Oct |
|---|---|---|
| Daytime high | 30° | 29° |
| Night-time low | 22° | 21° |
| Daylight | 12.0 h | 11.8 h |
What is the weather like in Valledupar in October?
In October, Valledupar is hot: daytime highs average 29 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 22 °C. Expect around 4.2 hours of sunshine a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 16 days, totalling 171 mm. On about 10 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, October is a so-so month for a holiday in Valledupar.
More details for October
- Daylight
- 11 h 55 min05:41 – 17:36
- UV index
- 12 · extremeclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
- Muggy days
- 31 daysdew point 18 °C or moreAll months
- Wind
- 6 km/haverage daily peakAll months
- Cloud cover
- 87 %on averageAll months
- Hot days
- 10 days30 °C or moreAll months
- Time zone
- UTC−5offset from UTC
How the score comes together
- Temperatureweight 50 %71 %
- Sunshineweight 20 %20 %
- Few rainy daysweight 30 %12 %
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
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December has the better holiday weather in Valledupar: score 81 against 43. Daytime highs are about the same. December has 12 fewer rainy days. The sun shines 3 hours longer a day in December.
| Month | October | December |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 43 | 81better |
| Daytime high | 29° | 29° |
| Night-time low | 22° | 20° |
| Sunshine | 4.2 h | 7.3 hbetter |
| Rainy days | 16 | 4better |
| Rainfall | 171 mm | 37 mmbetter |
| Muggy days | 31 | 27better |
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Valledupar month by month
The typical weather for every month at a glance.
80January30° · 8.2 h
In January, Valledupar is hot: daytime highs average 30 °C, and nights cool down to about 19 °C. The sun shines for around 8.2 hours a day. It hardly ever rains. On about 13 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, January is an excellent month for a holiday in Valledupar.
Valledupar in January75February30° · 8.0 h
In February, Valledupar is hot: daytime highs average 30 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 20 °C. The sun shines for around 8.0 hours a day. It hardly ever rains. On about 17 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, February is a good month for a holiday in Valledupar.
Valledupar in February71March31° · 7.1 h
In March, Valledupar is hot: daytime highs average 31 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 21 °C. The sun shines for around 7.1 hours a day. Rain is rare: about 4 days bring 32 mm in total. On about 19 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, March is a good month for a holiday in Valledupar.
Valledupar in March58April30° · 5.2 h
In April, Valledupar is hot: daytime highs average 30 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 22 °C. Expect around 5.2 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 10 rainy days and 91 mm in total. On about 13 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, April is a so-so month for a holiday in Valledupar.
Valledupar in April48May30° · 4.3 h
In May, Valledupar is hot: daytime highs average 30 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 23 °C. Expect around 4.3 hours of sunshine a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 13 days, totalling 124 mm. On about 13 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, May is a so-so month for a holiday in Valledupar.
Valledupar in May61June30° · 4.7 h
In June, Valledupar is hot: daytime highs average 30 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 22 °C. Expect around 4.7 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 7 days, adding up to 46 mm. On about 16 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, June is a good month for a holiday in Valledupar.
Valledupar in June63July31° · 5.1 h
In July, Valledupar is hot: daytime highs average 31 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 22 °C. Expect around 5.1 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is rare: about 4 days bring 20 mm in total. On about 23 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, July is a good month for a holiday in Valledupar.
Valledupar in July53August31° · 4.7 h
In August, Valledupar is hot: daytime highs average 31 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 22 °C. Expect around 4.7 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 7 days, adding up to 41 mm. On about 24 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, August is a so-so month for a holiday in Valledupar.
Valledupar in August50September31° · 4.3 h
In September, Valledupar is hot: daytime highs average 31 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 22 °C. Expect around 4.3 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 10 rainy days and 78 mm in total. On about 18 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, September is a so-so month for a holiday in Valledupar.
Valledupar in September43October29° · 4.2 h
In October, Valledupar is hot: daytime highs average 29 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 22 °C. Expect around 4.2 hours of sunshine a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 16 days, totalling 171 mm. On about 10 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, October is a so-so month for a holiday in Valledupar.
Valledupar in October55November29° · 4.9 h
In November, Valledupar is hot: daytime highs average 29 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 21 °C. Expect around 4.9 hours of sunshine a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 14 days, totalling 173 mm. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, November is a so-so month for a holiday in Valledupar.
Valledupar in November81December29° · 7.3 h
In December, Valledupar is hot: daytime highs average 29 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 20 °C. The sun shines for around 7.3 hours a day. Rain is rare: about 4 days bring 37 mm in total. On about 8 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, December is an excellent month for a holiday in Valledupar.
Valledupar 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 Valledupar
How warm the nights get in each month, from the mean night-time low. Tap a month for details.
- Pleasant 15–20°
- Warm 20–24°
- muggy month (15+ muggy days)
WarmOctober: nights around 22°. 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 (19°), the warmest in May (23°). Tropical nights of 20 °C and more are the rule all year round except in January; then air conditioning or a fan helps you sleep. Nights are pleasant for sleeping (15 to 20 °C) in January. It is muggy (dew point 18 °C or more) all year, on about 324 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 | 80 | 30° | 19° | 8.2 h | 1 | 7 |
| FebruaryFeb | 75 | 30° | 20° | 8.0 h | 2 | 16 |
| MarchMar | 71 | 31° | 21° | 7.1 h | 4 | 32 |
| AprilApr | 58 | 30° | 22° | 5.2 h | 10 | 91 |
| MayMay | 48 | 30° | 23° | 4.3 h | 13 | 124 |
| JuneJun | 61 | 30° | 22° | 4.7 h | 7 | 46 |
| JulyJul | 63 | 31° | 22° | 5.1 h | 4 | 20 |
| AugustAug | 53 | 31° | 22° | 4.7 h | 7 | 41 |
| SeptemberSep | 50 | 31° | 22° | 4.3 h | 10 | 78 |
| OctoberOct | 43 | 29° | 22° | 4.2 h | 16 | 171 |
| NovemberNov | 55 | 29° | 21° | 4.9 h | 14 | 173 |
| DecemberDec | 81 | 29° | 20° | 7.3 h | 4 | 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
10.47° N, 73.25° W · 160 m · America/Bogota
Sunshine
Sunshine hours in Valledupar
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 11.9 hours of daylight in Valledupar, 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 Valledupar: 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, Valledupar has about 16 rainy days with 171 mm of rain in total.
UV index
UV index in Valledupar
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 & clouds
Wind and clouds in Valledupar
How breezy and how cloudy Valledupar 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 Valledupar typically peaks at 6 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 87 % of the sky over Valledupar: 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.
Heat & humidity
Heat and humidity in Valledupar
How often the day gets hot in Valledupar (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, Valledupar has about 10 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
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Valledupar 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.
Valledupar has its best school-holiday weather during the Christmas holidays (score 81) and its weakest during October half-term (score 43).
- 62
Easter holidays
Mar – Apr
Good
- 30 °C by day
- 5.8 h of sun a day
- 8 rainy days a month
- 51
May half-term
May – Jun
Fair
- 30 °C by day
- 4.4 h of sun a day
- 12 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain
- 57
Summer holidays
Jul – Aug
Fair
- 31 °C by day
- 4.8 h of sun a day
- 6 rainy days a month
- 43
October half-term
Oct
Fair
- 29 °C by day
- 4.2 h of sun a day
- 16 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain
- 81
Christmas holidays
Dec – Jan
ExcellentBest holidays
- 30 °C by day
- 7.8 h of sun a day
- 3 rainy days a month
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Getting there
Flying from
- Nonstop flight
- about 10 h
- Distance
- 7,910 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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Valledupar vs Aracataca
In October Valledupar has the better holiday weather (score 43 vs 25). During the day Aracataca is 3 °C warmer than Valledupar. Aracataca gets one more hour of sunshine a day.
| in October | Valledupar | Aracataca |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 43 | 25 |
| Daytime high | 29° | 32° |
| Sunshine | 4 h | 5 h |
| Rainy days | 16 | 29 |
| Best time | Dec – Mar | Jan – Feb |
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Frequently asked questions about Valledupar
When is the best time to visit Valledupar?
The best time to visit Valledupar is from December to March. That is when the holiday weather score, which combines temperature, sea, sunshine and rain, is highest.
What is the warmest month in Valledupar?
August is the warmest month, with average highs of 31 °C and nights around 22 °C. November is the coolest month at 29 °C.
When does it rain most in Valledupar?
The rainy season is in May and from October to November; the wettest month is November with 173 mm. The driest month is January with 7 mm.
How many hours of sunshine does Valledupar get?
Valledupar gets around 2,070 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is January with 8.2 hours a day; in October there are 4.2 hours a day.
What time zone is Valledupar in?
Valledupar is on UTC−5 all year.
How long is the flight from London to Valledupar?
A nonstop flight from London to Valledupar takes about 10 h, for a straight-line distance of about 7,910 km.
Which school holidays are best for Valledupar?
Valledupar has its best school-holiday weather during the Christmas holidays (score 81) and its weakest during October half-term (score 43). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 62, May half-term 51, summer holidays 57, October half-term 43, Christmas holidays 81.