Barranquilla Weather in May
What's the weather like in Barranquilla (Atlántico) in May 2026?
The climate in Barranquilla during May can be summarized as very hot, humid and a little damp.
May is in the spring in Barranquilla and is typically the 2nd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 33°C (91°F), whilst at night 25°C (77°F) is normal.
| Daytime temperature | 32.8°C 91°F |
|---|---|
| Nightly temperature | 24.9°C 76.7°F |
| Average temperature | 28.8°C 83.8°F |
| Daily sunshine | 6.4 hrs |
| Avg rainfall | 86 mm 3.4 ins |
| Rainy days | 8 days |
| Sea temperature | 28.1°C 82.5°F |
| Humidity | 80% |
| Windspeed | 13.3kph 8 mph |
On average May is the 4th wettest 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.
May temperatures in Barranquilla
May rainfall
May hourly sunshine
The data used in these monthly averages covers a period of over 100 years right up until last year. As such they are a valid prediction of what to expect for the weather in Barranquilla in May 2025.
Other monthly averages
Barranquilla weather stats
| 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 |
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