Barranquilla Climate by Month
The weather in Barranquilla is characterized by a steady average temperature throughout the year.
It also experiences much rainfall throughout the year.
Now, let’s explore all the climate details to give you a full picture.
Average day and night temperature
With minimal seasonal shifts, Barranquilla experiences a constant climate year-round. Average daytime temperatures reach a very warm 31°C in June. In February, the coolest month of the year, temperatures drop to a comfortable 29°C. At night, expect cooler temperatures, averaging 25°C during this month.
The mean minimum and maximum temperatures throughout the year
Precipitation and rainy days
Barranquilla has a notably wet climate with abundant precipitation, recording 1438 mm of rainfall per year. Barranquilla can be quite wet during October, receiving approximately 287 mm of precipitation over 15 rainy days. In contrast February, experiences much drier conditions, with 3.1 mm of rainfall, spread across 0 rainy days.The mean monthly precipitation over the year, including rain, hail and snow
The average number of days each month with precipitation
Sunshine over the year
Barranquilla can be enjoyed more throughout the sunniest month of January under a blue sky, with approximately 9.4 hours of sunshine daily. In contrast, the city experiences much darker days in September, with only 5.6 hours of sunlight per day.Monthly hours of sunshine
Daily hours of sunshine
Average water temperature
The mean water temperature over the year in Barranquilla ranges from 26°C in February to 28°C in May.
Water temperature over the year
Average humidity
The relative humidity is moderate throughout the year in Barranquilla.
Relative humidity over the year
Average wind speed
The mean wind speed over the year in Barranquilla ranges from 2°C in June to 6°C in January.
The mean monthly wind speed over the year (meters per second)
The best time of year to visit Barranquilla in Colombia
Barranquilla has high temperatures year round ranging between 29°C and 30°C.The best time to visit is during the drier months: January, February, March and December.
Other facts from our historical weather data:
Most rainfall (rainy season) is seen in May, June, August, September, October and November.
Yes, the months of January, February and March are very dry.
June has an average maximum temperature of 31°C and is the hottest month of the year.
The coolest month is February with an average maximum temperature of 29°C.
October tops the wettest month list with 287 mm of rainfall.
February is the driest month with 3 mm of precipitation.
January is the sunniest month with an average of 281 hours of sunshine.
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