Barranquilla Rainfall & Precipitation: Monthly Averages and Year-Round Insights

This page shows the average amount of rainfall per month in Barranquilla. The numbers are calculated over a 30-year period to provide a reliable average. Now, let’s explore all the details to give you a full picture.

Barranquilla experiences significant rainfall throughout the year, averaging 1438 mm of precipitation annually.

Monthly Precipitation Levels

The average number of days each month with precipitation (> 0.2 mm)

The seasons in Barranquilla, bring significant changes in precipitation. The wettest month, October, receives heavy rainfall, with an average of 287 mm of precipitation.

This rainfall is distributed across 15 rainy days. In contrast, the driest month, February, experiences much less rainfall, totaling 3.1 mm over 0 rainy days. These distinct seasonal differences provide diverse experiences throughout the year.

October, the city’s wettest month, has a maximum daytime temperature of 30°C and receives 169 hours of sunshine. During the driest month February you can expect a temperature of 29°C. For more detailed insights into the city’s temperatures, visit our Barranquilla Temperature page.

Annual Precipitation in Colombia

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

Amsterdam Precipitation Compared World Wide

Barranquilla’s average annual precipitation is 1438 mm. Let’s compare this to some popular worldwide tourist destinations:

In Barcelona, Spain, the average annual precipitation is 644 mm, evenly distributed across the year with no extreme wet or dry seasons.

In Shanghai, China, the annual average precipitation is 1347 mm, with a humid subtropical climate.

In Tokyo, Japan, the average annual precipitation is 1528 mm, with significant summer rains due to typhoon season.

Bangkok, Thailand, experiences a tropical monsoon climate with 1668 mm of annual rainfall, with the heaviest precipitation occurring during September and October.

How is Precipitation Measured?

Precipitation amounts are measured using specific gauges installed at weather stations, collecting both rain and snow and any other type of precipitation. Rainfall is measured directly in millimeters, while that from snow and ice is obtained by melting it. Automated systems often incorporate heaters to make this easier.

Information from these stations is transmitted via Wi-Fi, satellite, GPS, or telephone connections to central monitoring networks. This information is immediately updated and integrated into weather models and forecasts.

Global Warming and Precipitation

Climate change is affecting precipitation patterns worldwide, including Barranquilla:

• Changing Rainfall Patterns: Global warming causes drastic changes in the patterns of rainfall. Some areas have been experiencing increased frequency and intensity of rainfall, while other areas experience longer dry spells or even droughts.
• Local Impacts: Many regions are experiencing heavier rainfall in the winter months and drier, hotter summers. This affects agriculture, water resources, and ecosystems.

For more detailed information about Barranquilla’s weather, including sunshine hours, humidity levels, and temperature data, visit our Barranquilla Climate page.