Best Time to Visit Barranquilla, Atlántico, Colombia
Barranquilla is at its sunniest and driest in January–April.
The best time to visit Barranquilla for sunny, dry weather is January–April — 4 months of the year fit our sunny profiles at this specific location. The drier stretch runs through July and December–May; the wetter half falls in June and August–November. At the city itself, monthly average temperatures range from 27°C / 80.6°F in January to 28.5°C / 83.3°F in May, with rainfall from 9 mm / 0.4 in (March) to 142 mm / 5.6 in (October). These are point-value climate normals sampled at Barranquilla, Atlántico, Colombia's coordinates — usually more actionable for travellers than the country-wide average. Barranquilla's climate is broadly consistently warm. The full month-by-month table below lets you match your travel window against our five weather profiles.
Recommended months
| Month | Temp | Rain | Feels like |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Barranquilla?
The best time to visit Barranquilla for sunny, dry weather is January, February, March, April. At the city itself, the warmest month is May averaging 28.5°C / 83.3°F, and the driest is March with about 9 mm / 0.4 in of rain. These are point-value climate normals sampled at Barranquilla's coordinates.
When is the rainy season in Barranquilla?
The rainy season at Barranquilla, Atlántico runs through June and August–November, when monthly rainfall exceeds the annual median of about 70 mm / 2.8 in. The wettest single month is October (142 mm / 5.6 in).
What is the driest month in Barranquilla?
The driest month in Barranquilla is March, averaging about 9 mm / 0.4 in of rainfall. Temperature that month averages 27.6°C / 81.7°F.
What months should I avoid visiting Barranquilla?
The least comfortable months for travel to Barranquilla — based on point-value climate at the city — are January, February, March, September, October, November, December. These are the wettest or coolest months at this location. Rainfall peaks at 142 mm / 5.6 in in October, and the coldest month averages 27°C / 80.6°F.
Is Barranquilla climate different from Colombia overall?
Yes, usually. Our Barranquilla figures are point-value climate normals sampled at the city itself, while our Colombia figures are area-weighted averages across the whole country. The two can diverge substantially in geographically diverse or elevation-varied countries. The month-by-month table below reflects Barranquilla specifically — usually the more actionable data for a traveller planning to spend time in the city.