What’s the climate like in Barranquilla?
The current climate of Barranquilla features average monthly temperatures ranging from highs of 33°C during the day to lows of 32°C. The average yearly temperature is around 33°C. At night, temperatures in the colder months average around 24°C and in the warmer months around 26°C.
The highest temperature recorded in Barranquilla in recent years was 42°C in April 2016. The lowest daytime temperature recorded was 24°C in November 2022.
On average, Barranquilla receives 1355 mm of precipitation each year. For comparison, London gets 701 mm of precipitation annually.
The hurricane season in Barranquilla runs from June to November.
Curious about the climate in other parts of Colombia? Check out the weather and climate in places like Cartagena, Bogotá, Medellín, or have a look at other destinations in Colombia.
Best time to visit Barranquilla?
The best time to visit Barranquilla for sunny weather is January through April and December. During this period, you'll have good temperatures and not too much rain, making it a great time to visit Barranquilla. In the other months of the year, there's too much rain or the temperature isn't ideal for a visit if you want sunny and pleasant weather.
Climate Table of Barranquilla
The climate table of Barranquilla shows the average temperatures, precipitation, and UV index per month. The table gives an overview of the average day and night temperatures in degrees Celsius, the total amount of precipitation in millimetres, the total snowfall in centimetres, and the UV index for each month. Precipitation is always measured as water, even if it's snow or hail.
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| Temp. max (°C) | 32 | 32 | 33 | 33 | 33 | 33 | 33 | 33 | 33 | 32 | 32 | 32 |
| Temp. min (°C) | 25 | 25 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 26 | 25 |
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| Precipitation (mm) | 6,8 | 1,6 | 16 | 89 | 168 | 158 | 124 | 155 | 183 | 251 | 166 | 36 |
| UV Index | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 8 |
Click on the month name to see more weather details, like daily averages, temperatures, and precipitation for the past years in that month.
- Average yearly temperature: 33°C
- Highest temperature: 33°C in March, April, May, June, July, August and September
- Lowest temperature: 32°C in January, February, October, November and December
- Precipitation: 1355 mm per year, averaging 113 mm per month
- Driest months: 1,6 mm in February, 6,8 mm in January and 16 mm in March
- Wettest months: 251 mm in October, 183 mm in September and 168 mm in May
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Average Temperature per Month in Barranquilla
This graph shows the average maximum temperatures per month in Barranquilla, Colombia. The temperatures are shown in degrees Celsius and the average is calculated based on the recorded temperatures per month from past years.
Average Precipitation per Month in Barranquilla
This graph shows how much precipitation Barranquilla, Colombia, gets on average per month. Precipitation is always measured as water, even if it's snow or hail. This makes it easy to compare how much has fallen, regardless of the form of precipitation. The amount of precipitation is measured in millimetres and the average is calculated based on the recorded precipitation per month from past years.
Average UV Index per Month in Barranquilla
This graph shows the average UV index per month in Barranquilla, Colombia. The UV index indicates the intensity of ultraviolet radiation and ranges from 0 to a maximum of 11.
Yearly Temperature in Barranquilla
This graph shows the average yearly temperature in Barranquilla, Colombia. The yearly temperature, expressed in degrees Celsius, is the average of all twelve monthly temperatures summed up for that year.
Total Yearly Precipitation in Barranquilla
This chart shows the total yearly precipitation in Barranquilla, Colombia, over the past few years. The total yearly precipitation, measured in millimetres, is the sum of all the rain that fell in the twelve months of that year.
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Average Weather in Barranquilla by Month
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