When to go · Buenaventura
Buenaventura in February
Good month. Outside the best window (Jul–Oct (whale season)). Across Colombia: Dry and clear; Barranquilla Carnival may fall here (check); Tayrona closure possible (check).
Key facts
- Verdict
- Good
- Temperature
- 30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C) / 23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
- average high / low
- Rain days
- 12
- Crowds
- Medium
- Colombia overall
- Prices
- Medium
- Colombia overall
Verdict
Outside the best window (Jul–Oct (whale season)). Across Colombia: Dry and clear; Barranquilla Carnival may fall here (check); Tayrona closure possible (check).
Is another month better than February?
February is rated good. These months rate higher:
Weather in February
- BuenaventuraHighs around 30 °C (86 °F), lows around 23 °C (73 °F), rain on about 12 daysHighs around 86 °F (30 °C), lows around 73 °F (23 °C), rain on about 12 days
Crowds and prices
- Crowds · Colombia overall
- Medium
- Prices · Colombia overall
- Medium
Colombia overall: Dry and clear; Barranquilla Carnival may fall here (check); Tayrona closure possible (check).
Compare two months
Weather, crowds and prices for any two months in Buenaventura, side by side.
Verdict
Feb: Good
Jul: Great (better)
Daytime high
Feb: 30 °C (86 °F)86 °F (30 °C)
Jul: 31 °C (88 °F)88 °F (31 °C)
Night low
Feb: 23 °C (73 °F)73 °F (23 °C)
Jul: 24 °C (75 °F)75 °F (24 °C)
Rain days
Feb: 12 (better)
Jul: 17
Crowds
Feb: Medium
Jul: Medium
Prices
Feb: Medium
Jul: Medium
Festivals listed
Feb: 0
Jul: 0
February: Outside the best window (Jul–Oct (whale season)). Across Colombia: Dry and clear; Barranquilla Carnival may fall here (check); Tayrona closure possible (check).
July: Inside Buenaventura's best window: Jul–Oct (whale season).
Buenaventura: figures are long-term averages from this guide, not a forecast.
What to pack
- Light, breathable clothes, a sun hat and sunscreen
- A rain jacket or umbrella and shoes that dry fast