Barranquilla weather in December (Atlántico, Colombia)

What weather conditions can you expect in Barranquilla this December? Use this page to get an overview of the month’s weather conditions.

Temperatures

The typical weather for December in Barranquilla includes high temperatures and moderate rainfall. The temperature during the day can rise to approximately 30°C. At night, it falls to around 26°C. These temperatures are typical, but it's wise to prepare for hotter days. Dress in light, airy clothing and protect yourself from the sun.

Precipitation

Barranquilla in December usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 44 mm for the month. Historically, the month has about 2 days of rain.

Average sunshine

Expect a lot of sunshine this month, with about 254 hours of sunny weather. The abundant sunlight creates a lively and bright atmosphere.

In case you lean more towards enjoying temperate temperatures and rain-free days January, February and March typically offer the most optimal weather. In contrast, September and October tend to have less optimal conditions.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Barranquilla climate page with graphs.

 

Barranquilla, monthly averages in December

Min Temperature 26°C  

Max Temperature 30°C  

Water Temperature 27°C *  

Chance of Rain 7%  

Precipitation 44 mm  

Rainy days 2 days  

Humidity 80% *  

Windspeed 18 km/h *  

Sunshine 254 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

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

Where to go in Colombia in December

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Legend perfect weather pleasant tolerable unpleasant poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C and 29°C and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm a month).

So, what should you wear in this month?

It's going to be warm! Consider airy clothing, t-shirts, and other summer clothes. Shorts for men made of cotton or linen are good options for staying cool. With a water temperature of around 27°C this is a great month to swim so bring your swimwear.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do.

Swimming

10/10

Cycling

8/10

Walking

8/10

Barbeque

10/10

Camping

9/10

Outdoor sports

8/10

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