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Barranquilla in August: Weather, Average temperature and Climate

Take a look at past year’s weather for Barranquilla in August and see if it is worth visiting.
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August

Weather in Barranquilla in August 2025

OK Weather
Warm
🌧️
Rainy
Barranquilla in August usually sees fair weather conditions, with an average daily high temperature of +28°C and roughly 0 sunny days. However, you should prepare for about 23 rainy days with an average precipitation of 153 mm. The weather is changeable so pack for every eventuality. Search flights in one click on Avionero.

Average weather

☀️
+28°C
Avg. max. temperature
+24°C
Min.
+31°C
Max.
153 mm
Total precipitation
85%
Avg. humidity
2 m/s
Avg. wind
0 ☀️
Sunny Days
4 ⛅️
Cloudy
23 🌦
Rainy
Our opinion: Barranquilla has OK weather in August.

Average temperature in Barranquilla in August

Here are the expected maximum, average and minimum temperatures in Barranquilla for August based on the historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data

The temperature in August is +29°C on average, with a range between a maximum of +31°C during the day and a minimum of +26°C at night.

The average maximum temperature goes up 40% by the end of the month, compared with the beginning of the month, from +29°C to +31°C.

Is Barranquilla warm or cold in August?

Barranquilla is typically warm in August.

Maximum temperatures go up compared to the previous month from +28°C to +28°C. The minimum temperature also goes up from +26°C to +26°C.

It’s generally warm, but pack a long-sleeve shirt for evenings.

Take a look at how August is compared to other months in Barranquilla:

Climate in Barranquilla in August

Barranquilla weather looks like this, on average, in August and the surrounding months.
JulyAugustSeptember
Avg. temperature
+28°C+28°C+28°C
Min. temperature
+24°C+24°C+24°C
Max. temperature
+30°C+31°C+30°C
Rainfall
93 mm153 mm208 mm
Wind
3 m/s2 m/s2 m/s
Humidity
84%85%85%
Air pressure
1009 HPa1009 HPa1009 HPa
Sunny days
100
Cloudy days
841
Rainy days
212325
Snowy days
000

August weather is still as ok as in July. The temperature levels stay the same in the area of +28°C for average maximum temperature during the day. Prepare for more rain. Average rainfall goes from 93 mm to 153 mm. Humidity rises from 84% to 85%. Winds are calmer in comparison to July, going down from 3 m/s to 2 m/s on average. The days becoming less sunny, going from 1 sunny days in July to 0 in August.

September brings much the same weather, it remains ok.

Wind

Wind speed in Barranquilla in August based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data

The average wind speed is 3 m/s getting up to 5 m/s which is a light breeze; barely moving the tree leaves.

The average wind speed in Barranquilla is gradually increasing during August, going from 2 m/s to 3 m/s over the course of the month.

Rain

Amount of rainfall in mm during August in Barranquilla based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
A chance of rain on a typical day in August stands at 61%, leading to total precipitation of around 75 mm. The maximum amount of rainfall per day is around 14 mm, which is considered light rain. August is a pretty wet month with over 19 rainy days, so don’t forget to pack an umbrella, raincoat, and a pair of galoshes.
August is one of the rainiest months in Barranquilla, here is a comparison with other months, total mm:
Barranquilla wettest month is October, where a typical day has a 87% chance of precipitation and 262 mm of rainfall per day. February, on the other hand, is the driest month with a mere 7% chance of precipitation and 2 mm of rainfall per day.

How was the weather last August in Barranquilla?

This is the weather in Barranquilla in August 2023:
1 August
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+29°C
2 August
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+30°C
3 August
☀️
+29°C
4 August
☀️
+29°C
5 August
☀️
+29°C
6 August
☁️
+29°C
7 August
☁️
+29°C
8 August
☁️
+29°C
9 August
☀️
+29°C
10 August
☁️
+28°C
11 August
☀️
+29°C
12 August
☁️
+30°C
13 August
☀️
+29°C
14 August
☁️
+29°C
15 August
☁️
+29°C
16 August
🌧️
+29°C
17 August
🌧️
+29°C
18 August
🌧️
+29°C
19 August
☁️
+29°C
20 August
☀️
+29°C
21 August
🌧️
+28°C
22 August
🌧️
+28°C
23 August
🌧️
+29°C
24 August
☁️
+29°C
25 August
☁️
+29°C
26 August
🌧️
+29°C
27 August
☁️
+30°C
28 August
☀️
+30°C
29 August
☁️
+30°C
30 August
☀️
+30°C
31 August
☀️
+31°C
In August 2023 Barranquilla had 11 sunny days, 13 cloudy days, and 7 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was +29°C, with an absolute maximum of +31°C and a minimum of +28°C. The average humidity was 84%, with a maximum of 95% and a minimum of 71%. The average wind speed was 3 m/s, with a maximum of 7 m/s and a minimum of 0 m/s.
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Climate Change over Years

This is how Barranquilla climate have been changing during last 43 years period.

The climate in Barranquilla in August has not changed much over the last 43 years.

The average temperature was the lowest in 1985 (+27°C) and the highest in 2017 (+28°C). The driest year was 2015 with only 674 mm of rainfall, and the wettest year was 2010 with 2240 mm.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions about the weather in Barranquilla in August:

Is August a good time to visit Barranquilla?

It’s always a good time to visit Barranquilla, but the weather is changeable in August, so plan a mix of indoor and outdoor activities and exploring, and pack for every eventuality.

Can you sunbathe in Barranquilla in August?

August is warm in Barranquilla. You may enjoy some beach or pool time in the day, but pack something a tad warmer for the evening.

Is Barranquilla rainy in August?

Barranquilla is often rainy in August. You may get a bit damp when outside, so pack an umbrella, and maybe even a raincoat.

Is it sunny in Barranquilla in August?

Usually, it’s not very sunny in Barranquilla in August, often it’s pretty cloudy. Pack for any eventuality; layering can help reduce the number of bulky items needed.

Other cities in Colombia

Check out the weather for other cities in Colombia.

Monthly weather in Barranquilla

Source of the data

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.