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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

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

Data from: Barranquila, Colombia (9 KM, 5 Miles).

Daily hours of sunshine

Data from: Barranquila, Colombia (9 KM, 5 Miles).

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

Data from: Barranquila, Colombia (9 KM, 5 Miles).

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:
  • Which months have the greatest rainfall in Barranquilla?
    Most rainfall (rainy season) is seen in May, June, August, September, October and November.
  • Does Barranquilla have a dry season?
    Yes, the months of January, February and March are very dry.
  • Which is the hottest month in Barranquilla?
    June has an average maximum temperature of 31°C and is the hottest month of the year.
  • Which is the coolest month in Barranquilla?
    The coolest month is February with an average maximum temperature of 29°C.
  • Which is the wettest month in Barranquilla?
    October tops the wettest month list with 287 mm of rainfall.
  • Which is the driest month in Barranquilla?
    February is the driest month with 3 mm of precipitation.
  • Which is the sunniest month in Barranquilla?
    January is the sunniest month with an average of 281 hours of sunshine.

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    Forecast for Barranquilla

    Thu   Dec 05
    32°C | 25°C
    N 14 km/h
    0.8 mm
    partly cloudy and  chance of rain

    partly cloudy and chance of rain

    Fri   Dec 06
    32°C | 25°C
    NW 18 km/h
    1.9 mm
    partly cloudy and rain

    partly cloudy and rain

    Sat   Dec 07
    32°C | 24°C
    NE 18 km/h
    0.9 mm
    partly cloudy and  chance of rain

    partly cloudy and chance of rain