Barranquilla Weather in May

What's the weather like in Barranquilla (Atlántico) in May 2024?

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.

Barranquilla weather averages (imperial / metric)
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

Barranquilla average temperature in May

May rainfall

Barranquilla average rain in May

May hourly sunshine

Barranquilla average rain in May

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 2024.

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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
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