Climate Insights for Barichara

Barichara, Departamento de Santander, Colombia

Hottest
February
24°C peak
Coldest
January
14°C low
Wettest
July
513mm rain
Best to Visit
Varies throughout year

Climate Overview

The climate in Barichara is warm and mild. The average annual temperature is 19°C and approximately 4365mm of precipitation falls per year. Barichara receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Barichara sits near the equator, so seasonal temperature differences are minimal throughout the year.

Temperature

10° 15° 20° 25° 30° Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Max: 24° Average: 19° Min: 14° Feb Max: 24° Average: 19° Min: 15° Mar Max: 24° Average: 19° Min: 15° Apr Max: 24° Average: 19° Min: 15° May Max: 24° Average: 19° Min: 16° Jun Max: 24° Average: 19° Min: 15° Jul Max: 24° Average: 19° Min: 15° Aug Max: 24° Average: 19° Min: 15° Sep Max: 24° Average: 19° Min: 15° Oct Max: 24° Average: 19° Min: 15° Nov Max: 23° Average: 19° Min: 15° Dec Max: 24° Average: 19° Min: 15°
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Barichara has relatively stable temperatures year-round, staying within a 10°C range. February is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 24°C with a mean of 19°C. January is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 14°C and an average of 19°C. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 9°C between overnight lows and afternoon highs.

Precipitation

0mm 50mm 100mm 150mm 200mm 250mm 300mm 350mm 400mm 450mm 500mm 550mm Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Precipitation: 137mm Feb Precipitation: 211mm Mar Precipitation: 414mm Apr Precipitation: 402mm May Precipitation: 466mm Jun Precipitation: 480mm Jul Precipitation: 513mm Aug Precipitation: 462mm Sep Precipitation: 422mm Oct Precipitation: 399mm Nov Precipitation: 285mm Dec Precipitation: 174mm
Precipitation

Barichara is a very wet location, receiving approximately 4365mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 364mm per month. The wettest month is July, averaging 513mm of rainfall. June and May also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is January, with just 137mm. That's 377mm less than July, the wettest month. Precipitation varies noticeably between seasons, with the second half (July to December) of the year generally seeing more rainfall.

Wind

0km/h 5km/h 10km/h Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Wind Speed: 8km/h Feb Wind Speed: 7km/h Mar Wind Speed: 7km/h Apr Wind Speed: 7km/h May Wind Speed: 6km/h Jun Wind Speed: 6km/h Jul Wind Speed: 6km/h Aug Wind Speed: 7km/h Sep Wind Speed: 7km/h Oct Wind Speed: 7km/h Nov Wind Speed: 7km/h Dec Wind Speed: 7km/h
Wind Speed

Barichara is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 7km/h. For context, sustained winds below 12km/h are generally light, while anything above 25km/h is considered strong. The windiest month is January, averaging 8km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in June, with average winds dropping to 6km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. Wind conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year, varying by only 2km/h between the calmest and windiest months.

Seasons

Winter
Dec 21
Spring
Mar 20
Summer
Jun 21
Autumn
Sep 23

89 days until Summer

It is currently spring in Barichara, which began on March 20, 2026. Barichara sits near the equator, so the traditional four-season cycle is less pronounced — temperatures remain relatively stable year-round. The warmest period peaks in February at around 24°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in January near 14°C. Summer is next, beginning on June 21, 2026 — 89 days from now.

Spring

Temperatures range from 15 to 24°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 1282mm across the season with a monthly average of 427mm. Winds are generally light, averaging 7km/h. An umbrella or waterproof jacket is advisable as spring showers are frequent.

Summer

Temperatures range from 15 to 24°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 1456mm across the season with a monthly average of 485mm. Winds are generally light, averaging 6km/h. Comfortable clothing with a light layer for cooler evenings is all you need.

Autumn

Temperatures range from 15 to 24°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 1106mm across the season with a monthly average of 369mm. Winds are generally light, averaging 7km/h. A waterproof jacket and sturdy footwear are recommended as rain becomes more frequent.

Winter

Temperatures range from 14 to 24°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 521mm across the season with a monthly average of 174mm. Winds are generally light, averaging 7km/h. A light jacket or sweater is usually sufficient, though cooler evenings may call for an extra layer.

Monthly Climate Data

The table below shows monthly climate averages for Barichara based on historical weather data. Min and max temperatures represent typical overnight lows and afternoon highs for each month, shown in degrees Celsius (°C). Precipitation is measured in millimetres (mm) and indicates the average total rainfall per month. Wind speed is the average sustained speed in kilometres per hour (km/h). All values are based on averages from over 10 years of historical weather data. The current month is highlighted for quick reference.

Month
Min Temperature
Max Temperature
Wind Speed
Precipitation
Snow
Jan
14 °C
24 °C
8 km/h
137 mm
0 cm
Feb
15 °C
24 °C
7 km/h
211 mm
0 cm
Mar Current
15 °C
24 °C
7 km/h
414 mm
0 cm
Apr
15 °C
24 °C
7 km/h
402 mm
0 cm
May
16 °C
24 °C
6 km/h
466 mm
0 cm
Jun
15 °C
24 °C
6 km/h
480 mm
0 cm
Jul
15 °C
24 °C
6 km/h
513 mm
0 cm
Aug
15 °C
24 °C
7 km/h
462 mm
0 cm
Sep
15 °C
24 °C
7 km/h
422 mm
0 cm
Oct
15 °C
24 °C
7 km/h
399 mm
0 cm
Nov
15 °C
23 °C
7 km/h
285 mm
0 cm
Dec
15 °C
24 °C
7 km/h
174 mm
0 cm
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