Climate of Riohacha, La Guajira, Colombia
Point-value climate at Riohacha (La Guajira, Colombia). Population approximately 133,186.
Located in La Guajira, Colombia, Riohacha has a consistently warm climate. Population approximately 133,186. Monthly average temperatures range from 27.5°C / 81.5°F in January to 30.3°C / 86.5°F in July, with rainfall varying from 7 mm / 0.3 in (March) to 187 mm / 7.4 in (October) — about 830 mm / 32.7 in across the year. Riohacha is the capital of La Guajira. These are point-value climate normals sampled at Riohacha's coordinates — often quite different from the surrounding region's area-weighted average.
Best sunny months: January, February, March, July, December.
| Month | Temperature | Rainfall | Matches |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 27.5°C81.5°F | 12 mm0.5″ | Sunny & Hot |
| February | 27.7°C81.9°F | 10 mm0.4″ | Sunny & Hot |
| March | 28.2°C82.8°F | 7 mm0.3″ | Sunny & Hot |
| April | 28.4°C83.1°F | 44 mm1.7″ | — |
| May | 29.2°C84.6°F | 102 mm4″ | Tropical |
| June | 29.8°C85.6°F | 74 mm2.9″ | — |
| July | 30.3°C86.5°F | 36 mm1.4″ | Sunny & Hot |
| August | 29.9°C85.8°F | 75 mm3″ | — |
| September | 29°C84.2°F | 118 mm4.6″ | Tropical |
| October | 28.3°C82.9°F | 187 mm7.4″ | Tropical |
| November | 28°C82.4°F | 125 mm4.9″ | Tropical |
| December | 27.6°C81.7°F | 40 mm1.6″ | Sunny & Hot |
Frequently asked questions
What is the best time to visit Riohacha?
The months with the sunniest, driest weather are January, February, March, July, December. Riohacha's warmest month is July at an average of 30.3°C / 86.5°F, and its driest month is March with about 7 mm / 0.3 in of rain.
What is the climate of Riohacha?
Riohacha, in La Guajira, Colombia, has monthly average temperatures ranging from 27.5°C / 81.5°F in January to 30.3°C / 86.5°F in July. Annual rainfall is approximately 830 mm / 32.7 in, with the wettest month being October (187 mm / 7.4 in) and the driest March (7 mm / 0.3 in).
What is the average temperature in Riohacha in July?
The average temperature in Riohacha in July is 30.3°C / 86.5°F, with rainfall of about 36 mm / 1.4 in — the warmest month of the year.
When is the driest month in Riohacha?
The driest month in Riohacha is March, with about 7 mm / 0.3 in of average monthly rainfall. Average temperature that month is 28.2°C / 82.8°F.
When is the wettest month in Riohacha?
The wettest month in Riohacha is October, with approximately 187 mm / 7.4 in of average monthly rainfall.