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Barranquilla weather forecast — today & tomorrow

29°

Clear sky

High: 37° · Low: 28° · Feels like 34°

Rain expected around 13:00. Gusts up to 27 km/h.

Hourly forecast

Now · 29°
08:00 · 31°
09:00 · 32°
10:00 · 33°
11:00 · 35°
12:00 · 36°
13:00 · 37°
14:00 · 36°
15:00 · 35°
16:00 · 34°
17:00 · 32°
18:00 · 30°
19:00 · 29°
20:00 · 29°
21:00 · 29°
22:00 · 29°
23:00 · 30°
00:00 · 29°
01:00 · 29°
02:00 · 28°
03:00 · 28°
04:00 · 28°
05:00 · 28°
06:00 · 27°

14-day forecast

  • Feels like
    43° / 31°
    Precipitation
    0 mm · 0%
    Wind
    22 km/h NE
    UV index
    9 · Very high
    Sun
    5:47 / 18:23

Details

Air quality
19 Good
PM2.5 9 · PM10 13

Barranquilla's Climate

Barranquilla sits at the mouth of the Magdalena River on Colombia's northern Caribbean coast and has a hot, humid tropical savanna climate with steady temperatures year-round, typically 27–33°C. It has a distinct dry season (December–April) when strong northeast trade winds sweep in bright, breezy, largely rainless days that locals call the windy season. The main rains fall from August to November, bringing fierce afternoon thunderstorms and heavy showers, with high humidity making it feel muggy. It lies at the edge of the hurricane belt but rarely takes a direct hit.

Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to visit Barranquilla?

December to March is best: dry, sunny and cooled by trade winds, coinciding with the famous Carnaval held in February or early March.

Is Barranquilla hot all year?

Yes, temperatures hold at 27–33°C year-round, but high humidity in the wet season makes it feel far muggier than during the dry windy months.

When is the rainy season in Barranquilla?

Rain peaks from August to November, mostly as late-afternoon and evening thunderstorms that can cause localised street flooding.

Does Barranquilla get hurricanes?

The city lies at the southern edge of the Caribbean hurricane belt, so direct strikes are rare, though it can feel heavy rain and gusty winds from distant systems.

Nearby locations

BogotaCaliMedellínCartagenaCúcutaBucaramanga

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