Climate Insights for Barranco

Riosucio, Chocó, Colombia

Hottest
February
35°C peak95°F peak
Coldest
November
24°C low75°F low
Wettest
October
412 mm rain16.2 in rain
Best to Visit
Varies throughout year

Climate Overview

The climate in Barranco is hot. The average annual temperature is 27°C and approximately 3,090 mm of precipitation falls per year. Barranco receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Barranco sits near the equator, so seasonal temperature differences are minimal throughout the year.The climate in Barranco is hot. The average annual temperature is 81°F and approximately 121.7 in of precipitation falls per year. Barranco receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Barranco sits near the equator, so seasonal temperature differences are minimal throughout the year.

Temperature

0°10°20°30°40°JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: 33°Average: 28°Min: 24°FebMax: 35°Average: 29°Min: 25°MarMax: 34°Average: 29°Min: 25°AprMax: 33°Average: 28°Min: 25°MayMax: 32°Average: 27°Min: 25°JunMax: 31°Average: 27°Min: 24°JulMax: 31°Average: 27°Min: 24°AugMax: 32°Average: 27°Min: 24°SepMax: 31°Average: 27°Min: 24°OctMax: 31°Average: 27°Min: 24°NovMax: 31°Average: 26°Min: 24°DecMax: 32°Average: 27°Min: 24°
Max
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Min
0°F10°F20°F30°F40°F50°F60°F70°F80°F90°F100°FJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: 91°FAverage: 82°FMin: 75°FFebMax: 95°FAverage: 84°FMin: 76°FMarMax: 94°FAverage: 83°FMin: 77°FAprMax: 91°FAverage: 82°FMin: 76°FMayMax: 89°FAverage: 81°FMin: 76°FJunMax: 88°FAverage: 81°FMin: 76°FJulMax: 89°FAverage: 81°FMin: 76°FAugMax: 89°FAverage: 81°FMin: 75°FSepMax: 89°FAverage: 81°FMin: 75°FOctMax: 88°FAverage: 80°FMin: 75°FNovMax: 87°FAverage: 80°FMin: 75°FDecMax: 89°FAverage: 81°FMin: 75°F
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Average
Min

Barranco sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from 24°C to 35°C. The warmest month is February, when average highs reach 35°C and the mean temperature sits around 29°C. November is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 24°C and an average of 26°C. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 8°C between highs and lows.Barranco sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from 75°F to 95°F. The warmest month is February, when average highs reach 95°F and the mean temperature sits around 84°F. November is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 75°F and an average of 80°F. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 14°F between highs and lows.

Precipitation

0mm50mm100mm150mm200mm250mm300mm350mm400mm450mmJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 61mmFebPrecipitation: 40mmMarPrecipitation: 105mmAprPrecipitation: 248mmMayPrecipitation: 340mmJunPrecipitation: 356mmJulPrecipitation: 405mmAugPrecipitation: 340mmSepPrecipitation: 347mmOctPrecipitation: 412mmNovPrecipitation: 316mmDecPrecipitation: 119mm
Precipitation
0in2in4in6in8in10in12in14in16inJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 2.4inFebPrecipitation: 1.6inMarPrecipitation: 4.1inAprPrecipitation: 9.8inMayPrecipitation: 13.4inJunPrecipitation: 14inJulPrecipitation: 15.9inAugPrecipitation: 13.4inSepPrecipitation: 13.6inOctPrecipitation: 16.2inNovPrecipitation: 12.5inDecPrecipitation: 4.7in
Precipitation

Barranco is a very wet location, receiving approximately 3,090 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 257 mm per month. The wettest month is October, averaging 412 mm of rainfall. July and June also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is February, with just 40 mm. That's 372 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.Barranco is a very wet location, receiving approximately 121.7 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 10.1 in per month. The wettest month is October, averaging 16.2 in of rainfall. July and June also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is February, with just 1.6 in. That's 14.6 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

0km/h5km/h10km/hJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanWind Speed: 5km/hFebWind Speed: 6km/hMarWind Speed: 5km/hAprWind Speed: 4km/hMayWind Speed: 4km/hJunWind Speed: 4km/hJulWind Speed: 4km/hAugWind Speed: 4km/hSepWind Speed: 4km/hOctWind Speed: 4km/hNovWind Speed: 4km/hDecWind Speed: 4km/h
Wind Speed
0mph5mphJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanWind Speed: 3mphFebWind Speed: 3mphMarWind Speed: 3mphAprWind Speed: 2mphMayWind Speed: 2mphJunWind Speed: 2mphJulWind Speed: 2mphAugWind Speed: 2mphSepWind Speed: 2mphOctWind Speed: 3mphNovWind Speed: 3mphDecWind Speed: 2mph
Wind Speed

Barranco is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 4km/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 6km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in December, with average winds dropping to 4km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 2km/h gap between the calmest and windiest months.Barranco 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 3mph, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in December, with average winds dropping to 2mph, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 1mph gap between the calmest and windiest months.

Monthly Climate Data

The table below shows monthly climate averages for Barranco 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 Barranco 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.

Month
Min Temperature
Max Temperature
Wind Speed
Precipitation
Snow
Jan
24 °C75 °F
33 °C91 °F
5 km/h3 mph
61 mm2.4 in
0 cm0 in
Feb
25 °C76 °F
35 °C95 °F
6 km/h3 mph
40 mm1.6 in
0 cm0 in
Mar
25 °C77 °F
34 °C94 °F
5 km/h3 mph
105 mm4.1 in
0 cm0 in
Apr
25 °C76 °F
33 °C91 °F
4 km/h2 mph
248 mm9.8 in
0 cm0 in
May
25 °C76 °F
32 °C89 °F
4 km/h2 mph
340 mm13.4 in
0 cm0 in
Jun
24 °C76 °F
31 °C88 °F
4 km/h2 mph
356 mm14 in
0 cm0 in
Jul
24 °C76 °F
31 °C89 °F
4 km/h2 mph
405 mm15.9 in
0 cm0 in
Aug
24 °C75 °F
32 °C89 °F
4 km/h2 mph
340 mm13.4 in
0 cm0 in
Sep
24 °C75 °F
31 °C89 °F
4 km/h2 mph
347 mm13.6 in
0 cm0 in
OctCurrent
24 °C75 °F
31 °C88 °F
4 km/h3 mph
412 mm16.2 in
0 cm0 in
Nov
24 °C75 °F
31 °C87 °F
4 km/h3 mph
316 mm12.5 in
0 cm0 in
Dec
24 °C75 °F
32 °C89 °F
4 km/h2 mph
119 mm4.7 in
0 cm0 in