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Average temperatures, rainfall, sunshine and the best time to visit Barrancabermeja.
Barrancabermeja, Santander, Colombia, has a stable climate with little temperature variation across the year. Average daytime temperatures hover around 32°C (90°F), peaking in February at 33°C (91°F) and dipping in November to 31°C (88°F).
With around 3646 mm (144 in) of annual rainfall, Barrancabermeja has a notably wet climate. The wettest month is October. Sunshine peaks in January, when the city sees around 7.4 hours of sunshine per day.
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With minimal seasonal shifts, Barrancabermeja experiences a constant climate year-round. Average daytime temperatures reach a very warm 33°C (91°F) in February. In November, the coolest month of the year, temperatures drop to a very warm 31°C (88°F).
At night, temperatures range from around 24°C (75°F) in February to 23°C (73°F) in November.
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Barrancabermeja has a notably wet climate with abundant precipitation, recording 3646 mm (144 in) of rainfall per year. Barrancabermeja can be quite wet during October, receiving approximately 399 mm (16 in) of precipitation over 22 rainy days.
In contrast, during the driest month (January), you will experience much drier conditions, with 119 mm (4.7 in) of precipitation spread across 6 rainy days. For more details, please visit our Barrancabermeja Precipitation page.
Barrancabermeja experiences moderate variation in sunshine hours across the seasons. With 7.4 hours daily sunshine in January, it dips to 4.8 hours in April, offering a balanced mix of sunny and overcast days.
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The relative humidity is high throughout the year in Barrancabermeja.
The city experiences its highest humidity in October, reaching 80%. In August, the humidity drops to its lowest level at 74%. What does this mean? Read our detailed page on humidity levels for further details.
Monthly ratings reflect general weather comfort, based on daytime temperature and rainfall. Swimming and winter conditions are highlighted separately where relevant.
January typically offers the most optimal weather in Barrancabermeja. In contrast, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December tend to have less optimal conditions.
Daytime highs range from 31°C (88°F) in November to 33°C (91°F) in February. Nighttime lows range from 23°C (73°F) to 24°C (75°F). Temperatures stay relatively stable year-round.
Annual rainfall is around 3646 mm (144 in). October is the wettest month with 399 mm (16 in), while January is the driest with 119 mm (4.7 in).
Barrancabermeja receives around 2,172 hours of sunshine per year. January is the sunniest month with 222 hours, while April is the cloudiest with just 145 hours. Overall, Barrancabermeja enjoys abundant sunshine.
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