When to go · Buenaventura
Buenaventura, month by month
The best months for Buenaventura: Jul, Aug, Sep, Oct.
Month by month
- JanuaryGoodOutside the best window (Jul–Oct (whale season)). Across Colombia: Dry in the Andes and on the coast; Colombian holidays fill Cartagena until mid-month.30 °C (86 °F) / 23 °C (73 °F), 12 rain days86 °F (30 °C) / 73 °F (23 °C), 12 rain daysCrowds: High
- FebruaryGoodOutside the best window (Jul–Oct (whale season)). Across Colombia: Dry and clear; Barranquilla Carnival may fall here (check); Tayrona closure possible (check).30 °C (86 °F) / 23 °C (73 °F), 12 rain days86 °F (30 °C) / 73 °F (23 °C), 12 rain daysCrowds: Medium
- MarchGoodOutside the best window (Jul–Oct (whale season)). Across Colombia: Dry on the coast; Semana Santa may fall here (check).31 °C (88 °F) / 24 °C (75 °F), 13 rain days88 °F (31 °C) / 75 °F (24 °C), 13 rain daysCrowds: Medium · 1 festival or holiday
- AprilMixedOutside the best window (Jul–Oct (whale season)). Across Colombia: First rains in the Andes; Easter crowds if late.31 °C (88 °F) / 24 °C (75 °F), 14 rain days88 °F (31 °C) / 75 °F (24 °C), 14 rain daysCrowds: Medium · 1 festival or holiday
- MayMixedOutside the best window (Jul–Oct (whale season)). Across Colombia: Wet in Bogotá and Medellín; mudslide risk on roads.31 °C (88 °F) / 24 °C (75 °F), 15 rain days88 °F (31 °C) / 75 °F (24 °C), 15 rain daysCrowds: Low
- JuneMixedOutside the best window (Jul–Oct (whale season)). Across Colombia: Mixed; mid-year school holidays from late June.31 °C (88 °F) / 24 °C (75 °F), 16 rain days88 °F (31 °C) / 75 °F (24 °C), 16 rain daysCrowds: Medium
- JulyGreatInside Buenaventura's best window: Jul–Oct (whale season).31 °C (88 °F) / 24 °C (75 °F), 17 rain days88 °F (31 °C) / 75 °F (24 °C), 17 rain daysCrowds: Medium
- AugustGreatInside Buenaventura's best window: Jul–Oct (whale season).31 °C (88 °F) / 24 °C (75 °F), 17 rain days88 °F (31 °C) / 75 °F (24 °C), 17 rain daysCrowds: High
- SeptemberGreatInside Buenaventura's best window: Jul–Oct (whale season).31 °C (88 °F) / 24 °C (75 °F), 16 rain days88 °F (31 °C) / 75 °F (24 °C), 16 rain daysCrowds: Low
- OctoberGreatInside Buenaventura's best window: Jul–Oct (whale season).31 °C (88 °F) / 24 °C (75 °F), 15 rain days88 °F (31 °C) / 75 °F (24 °C), 15 rain daysCrowds: Low
- NovemberMixedOutside the best window (Jul–Oct (whale season)). Across Colombia: Rain in the Andes; Cartagena independence festival (11 Nov).30 °C (86 °F) / 23 °C (73 °F), 13 rain days86 °F (30 °C) / 73 °F (23 °C), 13 rain daysCrowds: Medium
- DecemberGoodOutside the best window (Jul–Oct (whale season)). Across Colombia: Dry season returns; Medellín's Christmas lights; coast sells out.30 °C (86 °F) / 23 °C (73 °F), 12 rain days86 °F (30 °C) / 73 °F (23 °C), 12 rain daysCrowds: High · 1 festival or holiday
Compare two months
Weather, crowds and prices for any two months in Buenaventura, side by side.
Verdict
Jul: Great
Aug: Great
Daytime high
Jul: 31 °C (88 °F)88 °F (31 °C)
Aug: 31 °C (88 °F)88 °F (31 °C)
Night low
Jul: 24 °C (75 °F)75 °F (24 °C)
Aug: 24 °C (75 °F)75 °F (24 °C)
Rain days
Jul: 17
Aug: 17
Crowds
Jul: Medium
Aug: High
Prices
Jul: Medium
Aug: High
Festivals listed
Jul: 0
Aug: 0
July: Inside Buenaventura's best window: Jul–Oct (whale season).
August: Inside Buenaventura's best window: Jul–Oct (whale season).
Buenaventura: figures are long-term averages from this guide, not a forecast.