Barranquilla Temperatures: Monthly Averages and Year-Round Insights

On this page, we’ll explore Barranquilla’s temperature statistics in detail, including day and night variations and monthly averages. We’ll also compare the annual temperature to other cities in Colombia.

Monthly Temperature Averages

The temperature in Barranquilla changes very little across the seasons, maintaining a similar climate throughout the year. Typically, maximum daytime temperatures range from a very warm 31°C in June to a comfortable 29°C in the coolest month, February. Nights are cooler, with temperatures generally dropping to 25°C, particularly during the colder months.

The chart below illustrates the average maximum day and minimum night temperatures in Barranquilla by month:

The minimum temperature is often recorded between 4 AM and 6 AM, while the highest temperature is usually reached at 3 PM. During this time the sun's heating effect is the strongest. June, the city’s warmest month receives 196 hours of sunshine.

The chart below shows the average temperature throughout the year:

February, the city’s coldest month, receives about 3.1 mm of rainfall spread over roughly 0 days. For more information, please visit our Barranquilla Precipitation page.

Annual Temperatures in Colombia Compared

The map below shows the annual temperature across Colombia. You can also select the different months in case you are interested in a specific month.

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Very warm means maximum temperatures above 30°C. Warm: 22°C to 30°C. Pleasant: 18°C to 22°C Moderate: 12°C to 18°C. Cold: 2°C to 12°C. Very cold: lower than 2°C

Barranquilla Temperatures Compared World Wide

Barranquilla’s average annual maximum temperature is 30°C. Let’s compare this with some popular tourist destinations:

In Barcelona, Spain, the average annual temperature is around 21°C, resulting in warm summers and mild winters throughout the year.

In contrast, in Zermatt, Switzerland, the average annual temperature is significantly lower at 4°C, with mild summers and very cold winters.

Chicago, USA, has a significant seasonal range, with an average annual temperature of 15°C.

Perth, Australia, experiences a Mediterranean climate, with a pleasant average temperature of 25°C.

How does the temperature feel?

Humidity is an essential factor in how you experience temperature. When a warm period is accompanied by high humidity, it results in a higher perceived temperature. This is especially true when temperatures exceed 25°C, as it can cause greater discomfort.

In Barranquilla, during the coolest month, February, you will experience 77% humidity, which is considered high. This is accompanied by an average maximum temperature of 29°C. In the warmest month, June, the humidity is 81% combined with an average maximum temperature of 31°C, which creates a very high-feel temperature. Explore our detailed page on humidity levels for further details.

How are these Temperatures Measured?

Generally, temperature data depicting climate is usually given over a 30-year average in order to reduce short-term fluctuations and reveal better long-term trends in climate conditions.

This temperature data is taken from land-based thermometers, ocean buoys, ships, and satellites. These measurements are transmitted to weather stations and climate centers around the globe where they are processed, averaged, and analyzed in order to monitor the trends and create climate models.

Global Warming and Its Effects

Climate change is affecting worldwide temperatures, including in Barranquilla. It has massive impacts on both local and global levels:

Global Temperature Rise: The average global land and sea temperatures have risen by about 1.2°C since pre-industrial times.
Local Impacts: Most regions of the world are witnessing warmer winters with fewer frost and snowfall days. The global frequency and severity of heatwaves have increased. For example, Europe's summers of 2018, 2019, and 2020 all broke records. Summers are also becoming drier; however, during winter, inland regions have experienced increased rainfall. This has caused elevated river levels and more cases of flooding.

Many countries are experiencing earlier springs and later autumns. This is why some bird species have shifted their migration dates.

For more detailed information about Barranquilla’s weather, including monthly rainfall, sunshine hours, and humidity levels, visit our Barranquilla climate page.