Barranquilla Weather and Climate: A Comprehensive Guide
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 maximum day and minimum 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, you can expect cooler temperatures, with averages dropping to around 25°C during this month. Check out our detailed temperature page for more information.Temperature ranges by month
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. For more details, please visit our Barranquilla Precipitation page.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. Visit our detailed sunshine hours page for more information.Monthly hours of sunshine
Daily hours of sunshine
Average water temperature
The mean water temperature over the year ranges from 26°C in February to 28°C in May.
Water temperature over the year
Average humidity
The relative humidity is high throughout the year in Barranquilla.
The city experiences its highest humidity in October, reaching 83%. In March, the humidity drops to its lowest level at 76%. What does this mean? Read our detailed page on humidity levels for further details.
Relative humidity over the year
Average wind speed
The mean wind speed over the year ranges from 2 m/s in June, September and October to 6 m/s in January, February and March.
The mean monthly wind speed over the year (meters per second)
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Select a Month of Interest
Check the conditions for any month of the year.
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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