Climate Insights for Barranquilla

The climate in Barranquilla is hot. The average annual temperature is 28°C and approximately 1274mm of precipitation falls per year. October is the wettest month, receiving around 252mm of rainfall. Barranquilla is in the Northern Hemisphere. Summer begins at the end of June and lasts through September. The summer months are: September, June, August. The coldest months are February, January, March, when temperatures can drop to 26°C.

Barranquilla has relatively stable temperatures year-round, staying within a 4°C range. The warmest month is September, when average highs reach 30°C and the mean temperature sits around 28°C. February is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 26°C and an average of 27°C. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 2°C between highs and lows.

Barranquilla is a fairly wet location, receiving approximately 1274mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 106mm per month. The wettest month is October, averaging 252mm of rainfall. November and September also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is January, with just 2mm. That's 250mm 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.

Barranquilla is moderately windy, with an average annual wind speed of 26km/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 38km/h, which can feel quite blustery and may affect outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in October, with average winds dropping to 17km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. Wind speeds vary significantly across the year, with a 21km/h difference between the calmest and windiest months. This level of variation is worth factoring into travel plans. Wind tends to be stronger during winter months, driven by seasonal pressure systems. The seasonal averages break down to 34km/h in winter, 29km/h in spring, 23km/h in summer, 19km/h in autumn.

It is currently spring in Barranquilla, which began on March 20, 2026. Barranquilla is in the Northern Hemisphere, where spring begins in March, summer in June, autumn in September, and winter in December. The warmest period peaks in September at around 30°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in February near 26°C. Summer is next, beginning on June 21, 2026 — 90 days from now.

The table below shows monthly climate averages for Barranquilla 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.