Climate Insights for Barrancas
La Guajira, Colombia
Climate Overview
The climate in Barrancas is hot. The average annual temperature is 26°C and approximately 1,363 mm of precipitation falls per year. October is the wettest month, receiving around 190 mm of rainfall. Barrancas is in the Northern Hemisphere. Summer begins at the end of June and lasts through September. The summer months are: July, August, May. The coldest months are January, February, December, when temperatures can drop to 21°C.The climate in Barrancas is hot. The average annual temperature is 78°F and approximately 53.7 in of precipitation falls per year. October is the wettest month, receiving around 7.5 in of rainfall. Barrancas is in the Northern Hemisphere. Summer begins at the end of June and lasts through September. The summer months are: July, August, May. The coldest months are January, February, December, when temperatures can drop to 69°F.
Temperature
Barrancas sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from 21°C to 32°C. The warmest month is July, when average highs reach 32°C and the mean temperature sits around 27°C. January is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 21°C and an average of 25°C. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 9°C between overnight lows and afternoon highs.Barrancas sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from 69°F to 90°F. The warmest month is July, when average highs reach 90°F and the mean temperature sits around 80°F. January is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 69°F and an average of 77°F. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 17°F between overnight lows and afternoon highs.
Precipitation
Barrancas is a fairly wet location, receiving approximately 1,363 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 114 mm per month. The wettest month is October, averaging 190 mm of rainfall. May and September also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is January, with just 25 mm. That's 165 mm less than October, the wettest month. Rainfall is heavily concentrated in certain months, creating a distinct wet and dry season. Visitors should plan around these patterns, as the difference between peak and low months is dramatic.Barrancas is a fairly wet location, receiving approximately 53.7 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 4.5 in per month. The wettest month is October, averaging 7.5 in of rainfall. May and September also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is January, with just 1 in. That's 6.5 in less than October, the wettest month. Rainfall is heavily concentrated in certain months, creating a distinct wet and dry season. Visitors should plan around these patterns, as the difference between peak and low months is dramatic.
Wind
Barrancas is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 5km/h. For context, sustained winds below 12km/h are generally light, while anything above 25km/h is considered strong. The windiest month is February, averaging 7km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in October, with average winds dropping to 3km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. Wind speeds vary significantly across the year, with a 4km/h difference between the calmest and windiest months. This level of variation is worth factoring into travel plans.Barrancas is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 3mph. For context, sustained winds below 7mph are generally light, while anything above 16mph is considered strong. The windiest month is February, averaging 4mph, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in October, with average winds dropping to 2mph, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. Wind speeds vary significantly across the year, with a 2mph difference between the calmest and windiest months. This level of variation is worth factoring into travel plans.
Best Time to Visit
The best time to visit Barrancas is during January, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 25°C with modest rainfall averaging 25 mm per month. By contrast, July can be uncomfortably hot with temperatures reaching 32°C. With minimal rainfall expected, you can pack light and plan outdoor activities with confidence.The best time to visit Barrancas is during January, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 77°F with modest rainfall averaging 1 in per month. By contrast, July can be uncomfortably hot with temperatures reaching 90°F. With minimal rainfall expected, you can pack light and plan outdoor activities with confidence.
Monthly Climate Data
The table below shows monthly climate averages for Barrancas 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.The table below shows monthly climate averages for Barrancas based on historical weather data. Min and max temperatures represent typical overnight lows and afternoon highs for each month, shown in degrees Fahrenheit (°F). Precipitation is measured in millimetres (mm) and indicates the average total rainfall per month. Wind speed is the average sustained speed in miles per hour (mph). All values are based on averages from over 10 years of historical weather data. The current month is highlighted for quick reference.