When to go · Riohacha
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)90°F (32°C) / 26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
- average high / low
- Rain days
- 4
- Crowds
- Low
- Colombia overall
- Prices
- Low
- Colombia overall
Verdict
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:
- DecemberGreatInside Riohacha's best window: Dec–Apr (dry, cooler sea breezes).
- JanuaryGreatInside Riohacha's best window: Dec–Apr (dry, cooler sea breezes).
- FebruaryGreatInside Riohacha's best window: Dec–Apr (dry, cooler sea breezes).
- MarchGreatInside Riohacha's best window: Dec–Apr (dry, cooler sea breezes).
Weather in October
- RiohachaHighs around 32 °C (90 °F), lows around 26 °C (79 °F), rain on about 4 daysHighs around 90 °F (32 °C), lows around 79 °F (26 °C), 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)90 °F (32 °C)
Jan: 30 °C (86 °F)86 °F (30 °C)
Night low
Oct: 26 °C (79 °F)79 °F (26 °C)
Jan: 24 °C (75 °F)75 °F (24 °C)
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