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When is the best time to go to Barranquilla

Weather guide on when is the best time to go to Barranquilla.
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When is the best time to visit Barranquilla?

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.
The best time to visit may differ depending on what you are looking for:
  • The best time for a sunbathing holiday is September, October, November. Average maximum temperatures are up to +28°C 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 +25°C to +26°C.

February, March, April, December usually has good weather. Average maximum temperature reaches +27°C 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:
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Maximum Temperature
+29°C+29°C+29°C+30°C+30°C+31°C+30°C+31°C+30°C+30°C+30°C+29°C
Average Maximum Temperature
+26°C+26°C+26°C+27°C+28°C+28°C+28°C+28°C+28°C+28°C+28°C+27°C
Minimum Temperature
+23°C+23°C+23°C+24°C+24°C+24°C+24°C+24°C+24°C+23°C+23°C+23°C
Avg. water temperature
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Humidity, %
818081848585848585868583
Rain, mm
327481461389315320826214734
Snow, mm
000000000000
Average wind speed, m/s
666432322224
Sunny Days
2017133111000211
Cloud Days
89111045841139
Rainy Days
327162422212325272310
Snowy Days
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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 +28°C. The coldest month is January with the lowest temperatures of +25°C.

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 +28°C.

What is the coldest month in Barranquilla?

The coldest month in Barranquilla is January with minimum temperatures of +25°C.

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 +28°C 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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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.