In general the best time to visit Barranquilla is probably January, when the weather is usually great. The hottest months are September, October, November, while the coldest months are January, February, March.
But ultimately the best time to visit depends on what you want to do:
The best time for a sun tanning holiday is September, October, November. Average maximum temperatures are up to +82°F in November and it has 2 sunny days on average.
In general, it’s pleasant to walk and do outdoor activities during January - December.
If you want to avoid wet weather, then your choice is September, October, November with the lowest chance of rain.
Average weather in Barranquilla in different months
This is the average weather in Barranquilla for each month based on historic data:
In January the weather is great. There are an average of 20 sunny days in January and the temperature ranges from +77°F to +79°F.
February, March, April, December usually has good weather. Average maximum temperature reaches +81°F during April.
In May, June, July, August, September, October, November the weather is average. Expect around 165 rainy days, and the precipitation amounts to approximately 262 mm in October.
Climate in Barranquilla
Here is the detailed breakdown of the climate in Barranquilla for each month:
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
Maximum Temperature
+84°F
+84°F
+84°F
+86°F
+86°F
+88°F
+86°F
+88°F
+86°F
+86°F
+86°F
+84°F
Average Maximum Temperature
+79°F
+79°F
+79°F
+81°F
+82°F
+82°F
+82°F
+82°F
+82°F
+82°F
+82°F
+81°F
Minimum Temperature
+73°F
+73°F
+73°F
+75°F
+75°F
+75°F
+75°F
+75°F
+75°F
+73°F
+73°F
+73°F
Avg. water temperature
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
Humidity, %
81
80
81
84
85
85
84
85
85
86
85
83
Rain, mm
3
2
7
48
146
138
93
153
208
262
147
34
Snow, mm
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Average wind speed, m/s
6
6
6
4
3
2
3
2
2
2
2
4
Sunny Days
20
17
13
3
1
1
1
0
0
0
2
11
Cloud Days
8
9
11
10
4
5
8
4
1
1
3
9
Rainy Days
3
2
7
16
24
22
21
23
25
27
23
10
Snowy Days
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Average Temperature
Here are the average maximum and minimum temperatures in Barranquilla during the whole year:
The hottest month in Barranquilla is November with average maximum temperature going up to +82°F. The coldest month is January with the lowest temperatures of +77°F.
Humidity
The temperature feels different depending on humidity. Here is how humidity in Barranquilla looks throughout the year, in %:
The most humid month in Barranquilla is October with average humidity going up to 86%. The least humid month is February with an average humidity of 80%.
Rain
Amount of rainfall in mm. in Barranquilla during the whole year based on historical data:
The sunniest and driest month is February with approximately 17 sunny days and a total precipitation of around 2 mm. The rainiest and wettest month is October with approximately 27 rainy days and 262 mm of total precipitation.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions about the weather in Barranquilla:
What is the hottest month in Barranquilla?
The hottest month in Barranquilla is November with average maximum temperature of +82°F.
What is the coldest month in Barranquilla?
The coldest month in Barranquilla is January with minimum temperatures of +77°F.
Is Barranquilla worth visiting in winter?
If you are planning to visit Barranquilla in winter you can expect pretty good weather. The best month is November with +82°F and 2 sunny days.
When does it rain the least in Barranquilla?
if you're looking to visit Barranquilla when it rains the least, you should plan your trip for October, September, August. During this time, rainfall is rare with the driest month being February with only 2 mm of rain.
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For this page, we’ve looked at the typical weather in Barranquilla, based on historical hourly weather data from January 1, 1979, to December 31, 2023.
For past dates, we show actual recorded data at the location at that time. Forecasts are based on recorded weather during that day of the year, averaged over the total years for which we have records (unless stated otherwise). The daily temperature is the highest recorded temperature in the shadow during that day.