When is the best time to go to Barranquilla

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The chart above shows the best time of year to visit Barranquilla, Colombia. These are based on an analysis of weather averages such as temperature, rainfall and number of hours of sunshine. These ratings are based solely on the climate and do not take into account other factors such as accommodation prices and how busy it is likely to be.

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Barranquilla weather by month

Please note our recommendations for when to visit Barranquilla are based solely on the weather and do not take into accounts accommodation prices, how busy it will be and what events are on.

January

Barranquilla January weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
28°C 1mm 9.1hrs 12.3hrs

January in Barranquilla is generally very dry with the temperature being hot.

It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Barranquilla, with some inordinately good weather at this time of year.

January is in the winter in Barranquilla and is typically the coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 31°C (88°F), whilst at night 23°C (74°F) is normal.

On average January is the driest month of the year in Barranquilla with around 1mm 0 inches of rain making it a very dry time to visit.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 9.1 hours of sunshine per day.

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February

Barranquilla February weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
28°C 1mm 8.9hrs 12.5hrs

February in Barranquilla is generally very dry with the temperature being hot.

It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Barranquilla, with some particularly good weather at this time of year.

February is in the winter in Barranquilla and is typically the 2nd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 31°C (88°F), whilst at night 24°C (74°F) is normal.

On average February is the 2nd driest month of the year in Barranquilla with around 1mm 0 inches of rain making it a very dry time to visit.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 8.9 hours of sunshine per day.

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March

Barranquilla March weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
29°C 2mm 7.7hrs 12.8hrs

The weather in March in Barranquilla is characteristically hot, humid and very dry.

It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Barranquilla, with some very good weather at this time of year.

March is in the spring in Barranquilla and is typically the 3rd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 32°C (89°F), whilst at night 24°C (75°F) is normal.

On average March is the 3rd driest month of the year in Barranquilla with around 2mm 0.1 inches of rain making it a very dry time to visit.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 7.7 hours of sunshine per day.

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April

Barranquilla April weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
29°C 20mm 7.1hrs 13.1hrs

Barranquilla's weather in April is typically very hot, humid and dry in nature.

It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Barranquilla, with some surprisingly good weather at this time of year.

April is in the spring in Barranquilla and is typically the 4th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 32°C (90°F), whilst at night 25°C (76°F) is normal.

On average April is the 4th driest month of the year in Barranquilla with around 20mm 0.8 inches of rain making it a dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 3 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 7.1 hours of sunshine per day.

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May

Barranquilla May weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
30°C 86mm 6.4hrs 13.4hrs

May is a a little damp, humid month in Barranquilla and the temperature is generally very hot.

Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of quite acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Barranquilla.

May is in the spring in Barranquilla and is typically the 5th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 33°C (91°F), whilst at night 25°C (77°F) is normal.

On average May is the 5th driest month of the year in Barranquilla with around 86mm 3.4 inches of rain making it a a little damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 8 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 6.4 hours of sunshine per day.

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June

Barranquilla June weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
30°C 97mm 6.7hrs 12.3hrs

Barranquilla's weather in June is typically very hot, humid and a little damp in nature.

Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of quite acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Barranquilla.

June is in the summer in Barranquilla and is typically the 6th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 33°C (91°F), whilst at night 25°C (77°F) is normal.

On average June is the 6th driest month of the year in Barranquilla with around 97mm 3.8 inches of rain making it a a little damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 10 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 6.7 hours of sunshine per day.

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July

Barranquilla July weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
29°C 61mm 7.5hrs 12.5hrs

July in Barranquilla is generally reasonably dry with the temperature being very hot.

Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of relatively acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Barranquilla.

July is in the summer in Barranquilla and is typically the 6th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 33°C (91°F), whilst at night 25°C (76°F) is normal.

On average July is the 6th wettest month of the year in Barranquilla with around 61mm 2.4 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 6 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 7.5 hours of sunshine per day.

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August

Barranquilla August weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
29°C 82mm 7.1hrs 12.8hrs

The weather in August in Barranquilla is characteristically very hot, humid and a little damp.

Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of fairly acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Barranquilla.

August is in the summer in Barranquilla and is typically the 5th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 33°C (91°F), whilst at night 25°C (76°F) is normal.

On average August is the 5th wettest month of the year in Barranquilla with around 82mm 3.2 inches of rain making it a a little damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 10 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 7.1 hours of sunshine per day.

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September

Barranquilla September weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
29°C 134mm 5.9hrs 13.1hrs

Barranquilla's weather in September is typically very hot, humid and wet in nature.

Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Barranquilla for your holidays. The weather is often pretty bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

September is in the fall / autumn in Barranquilla and is typically the 4th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 33°C (91°F), whilst at night 24°C (76°F) is normal.

On average September is the 4th wettest month of the year in Barranquilla with around 134mm 5.3 inches of rain making it a wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 13 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 5.9 hours of sunshine per day.

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October

Barranquilla October weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
29°C 157mm 5.8hrs 13.4hrs

October is a wet, humid month in Barranquilla and the temperature is generally very hot.

Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Barranquilla for your holidays. The weather is often pretty bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

October is in the fall / autumn in Barranquilla and is typically the 3rd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 32°C (90°F), whilst at night 24°C (75°F) is normal.

On average October is the 3rd wettest month of the year in Barranquilla with around 157mm 6.2 inches of rain making it a wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 15 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 5.8 hours of sunshine per day.

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November

Barranquilla November weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
29°C 76mm 6.9hrs 12.3hrs

Very hot, humid and reasonably dry weather often prevails in Barranquilla during the month of November

Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of reasonably acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Barranquilla.

November is in the fall / autumn in Barranquilla and is typically the 2nd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 32°C (89°F), whilst at night 24°C (76°F) is normal.

On average November is the 2nd wettest month of the year in Barranquilla with around 76mm 3 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 9 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 6.9 hours of sunshine per day.

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December

Barranquilla December weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
28°C 13mm 8.3hrs 12.5hrs

December in Barranquilla is generally dry with the temperature being hot.

It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Barranquilla, with some surprisingly good weather at this time of year.

December is in the winter in Barranquilla and is typically the warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 31°C (88°F), whilst at night 24°C (75°F) is normal.

On average December is the wettest month of the year in Barranquilla with around 13mm 0.5 inches of rain making it a dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 2 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 8.3 hours of sunshine per day.

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Barranquilla weather stats

Barranquilla weather statistics
Hottest month: May 32.6°C 90.7°F
Driest month: February 1mm 0ins
Sunniest month: January 9.1hrs
Coldest month: January 30.9°C 87.6°F
Wettest month: October 157mm 6.2ins
Warmest sea: October 29°C 84.2°F
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