Climate of Barranquilla, Atlántico, Colombia
Point-value climate at Barranquilla (Atlántico, Colombia). Population approximately 1,798,000.
Located in Atlántico, Colombia, Barranquilla has a consistently warm climate. Population approximately 1,798,000. Monthly average temperatures range from 27°C / 80.6°F in January to 28.5°C / 83.3°F in May, with rainfall varying from 9 mm / 0.4 in (March) to 142 mm / 5.6 in (October) — about 833 mm / 32.8 in across the year. Barranquilla is the capital of Atlántico. These are point-value climate normals sampled at Barranquilla's coordinates — often quite different from the surrounding region's area-weighted average.
Best sunny months: January, February, March, April.
Best time to visit Barranquilla →
| Month | Temperature | Rainfall | Matches |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 27°C80.6°F | 11 mm0.4″ | Sunny & Hot |
| February | 27.3°C81.1°F | 11 mm0.4″ | Sunny & Hot |
| March | 27.6°C81.7°F | 9 mm0.4″ | Sunny & Hot |
| April | 28.1°C82.6°F | 34 mm1.3″ | Sunny & Hot |
| May | 28.5°C83.3°F | 63 mm2.5″ | — |
| June | 28.5°C83.3°F | 111 mm4.4″ | Tropical |
| July | 28.4°C83.1°F | 70 mm2.8″ | — |
| August | 28.4°C83.1°F | 88 mm3.5″ | Tropical |
| September | 28.3°C82.9°F | 129 mm5.1″ | Tropical |
| October | 27.8°C82°F | 142 mm5.6″ | Tropical |
| November | 27.8°C82°F | 121 mm4.8″ | Tropical |
| December | 27.6°C81.7°F | 44 mm1.7″ | — |
Frequently asked questions
What is the best time to visit Barranquilla?
The months with the sunniest, driest weather are January, February, March, April. Barranquilla's warmest month is May at an average of 28.5°C / 83.3°F, and its driest month is March with about 9 mm / 0.4 in of rain.
What is the climate of Barranquilla?
Barranquilla, in Atlántico, Colombia, has monthly average temperatures ranging from 27°C / 80.6°F in January to 28.5°C / 83.3°F in May. Annual rainfall is approximately 833 mm / 32.8 in, with the wettest month being October (142 mm / 5.6 in) and the driest March (9 mm / 0.4 in).
What is the average temperature in Barranquilla in May?
The average temperature in Barranquilla in May is 28.5°C / 83.3°F, with rainfall of about 63 mm / 2.5 in — the warmest month of the year.
When is the driest month in Barranquilla?
The driest month in Barranquilla is March, with about 9 mm / 0.4 in of average monthly rainfall. Average temperature that month is 27.6°C / 81.7°F.
When is the wettest month in Barranquilla?
The wettest month in Barranquilla is October, with approximately 142 mm / 5.6 in of average monthly rainfall.