Climate Insights for Barranco
El Banco, Magdalena, Colombia
Climate Overview
The climate in Barranco is hot. The average annual temperature is 29°C and approximately 2,220 mm of precipitation falls per year. May is the wettest month, receiving around 335 mm of rainfall. 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 84°F and approximately 87.4 in of precipitation falls per year. May is the wettest month, receiving around 13.2 in of rainfall. Barranco sits near the equator, so seasonal temperature differences are minimal throughout the year.
Temperature
Barranco sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from 25°C to 36°C. February is the hottest month, with daytime highs reaching 36°C and an average of 31°C. October is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 25°C and an average of 28°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 77°F to 97°F. February is the hottest month, with daytime highs reaching 97°F and an average of 87°F. October is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 77°F and an average of 82°F. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 14°F between highs and lows.
Precipitation
Barranco is a very wet location, receiving approximately 2,220 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 185 mm per month. The wettest month is May, averaging 335 mm of rainfall. October and September also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is February, with just 28 mm. That's 307 mm less than May, 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 87.4 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 7.3 in per month. The wettest month is May, averaging 13.2 in of rainfall. October and September also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is February, with just 1.1 in. That's 12.1 in less than May, 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
Barranco 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 6km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in November, with average winds dropping to 4km/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.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 November, with average winds dropping to 2mph, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. Wind conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year, varying by only 1mph 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.