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Riohacha in October

Avoid month. Listed as a month to avoid: May–Nov (rainy, hotter, occasional storms).

Key facts

Verdict
Avoid
Temperature
32°C (90°F) / 26°C (79°F)
average high / low
Rain days
4
Crowds
Low
Colombia overall
Prices
Low
Colombia overall

Verdict

AvoidBest and avoid months for Riohacha

Listed as a month to avoid: May–Nov (rainy, hotter, occasional storms).

Is another month better than October?

October is rated avoid. These months rate higher:

Weather in October

Long-term averages
  • RiohachaHighs around 32 °C (90 °F), lows around 26 °C (79 °F), rain on about 4 days

Crowds and prices

Crowds · Colombia overall
Low
Prices · Colombia overall
Low

Colombia overall: Wettest month in many regions; flight delays on the coast.

Compare two months

Weather, crowds and prices for any two months in Riohacha, side by side.

  • Verdict

    Oct: Avoid

    Jan: Great (better)

  • Daytime high

    Oct: 32 °C (90 °F)

    Jan: 30 °C (86 °F)

  • Night low

    Oct: 26 °C (79 °F)

    Jan: 24 °C (75 °F)

  • Rain days

    Oct: 4

    Jan: 2 (better)

  • Crowds

    Oct: Low

    Jan: High

  • Prices

    Oct: Low

    Jan: High

  • Festivals listed

    Oct: 0

    Jan: 0

October: Listed as a month to avoid: May–Nov (rainy, hotter, occasional storms).

January: Inside Riohacha's best window: Dec–Apr (dry, cooler sea breezes).

Riohacha: figures are long-term averages from this guide, not a forecast.

What to pack

  • Light, breathable clothes, a sun hat and sunscreen

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