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Ríohacha Weather and Climate: A Comprehensive Guide

The weather in Ríohacha is characterized by a steady average temperature throughout the year. It is also known for its large amounts of rainfall. Let’s explore the climate details in depth to provide you with a complete overview.

Average maximum day and minimum night temperature

The climate in Ríohacha remains fairly constant, offering very warm temperatures throughout the year. Typically, average maximum daytime temperatures range from a very warm 34°C in July to a very warm 31°C in the coolest month, January.

Nights are cooler, with lows often dropping to around 24°C during the colder months. Check out our detailed temperature page for more information.

Temperature ranges by month

Precipitation and rainy days

Ríohacha is known for its substantial rainfall, with annual precipitation reaching 1033 mm. The climate in Ríohacha shows significant variation throughout the year. Expect heavy rainfall in October, with an average of 191 mm of precipitation over 11 rainy days.

In contrast, February offers drier and sunnier days, with around 18 mm of rainfall over a single rainy day. For more details, please visit our Ríohacha Precipitation page.

The mean monthly precipitation over the year, including rain, hail and snow

Forecast for Ríohacha

Wed   Jan 15
31°C | 23°C
E 6 m/s
0.6 mm
partly cloudy and  chance of slight rain

partly cloudy and chance of slight rain

Thu   Jan 16
31°C | 21°C
NE 6 m/s
almost clear and no rain

almost clear and no rain

Fri   Jan 17
31°C | 22°C
E 6 m/s
1 mm
partly cloudy and rain

partly cloudy and rain

Select a Month of Interest

Check the conditions for any month of the year.

The best time of year to visit Ríohacha in Colombia

The best time to visit is during the drier months: January, February, March, April and July.

Other facts from our historical weather data:
  • Which months have the greatest rainfall in Ríohacha?
    Most rainfall (rainy season) is seen in September and October.
  • Which is the hottest month in Ríohacha?
    July has an average maximum temperature of 34°C and is the hottest month of the year.
  • Which is the coolest month in Ríohacha?
    The coolest month is January with an average maximum temperature of 31°C.
  • Which is the wettest month in Ríohacha?
    October tops the wettest month list with 191 mm of rainfall.
  • Which is the driest month in Ríohacha?
    February is the driest month with 18 mm of precipitation.

  • No idea where to travel to this year? We have a tool that recommends destinations based on your ideal conditions. Find out where to go with our weather planner.