Barranquilla weather in March
In March, Barranquilla sees average daytime highs of 28°C and overnight lows near 26°C, with 8 mm of rain across 2.2 wet days and about 11.9 hours of daylight. It is the 10th-warmest and 10th-wettest month of the year here.
Day-to-day highs hold fairly steady near 28°C through the month. The sky is clear or mostly clear about 55% of the time in March, and the air most often feels oppressive.
Daylight stretches from about 11 h 48 min at the start of March to 12 h 06 min by month's end. Set against the rest of the year, March is Barranquilla's 3rd-clearest and 2nd-windiest month. For the whole year in context, see Barranquilla's year-round climate.
- Daytime high
- 28°
- 10th warmest
- Overnight low
- 26°
- 3rd coldest
- Rainfall
- 8 mm
- 2.2 wet days
- Daylight
- 11 h 54 min
- 6:11 AM – 6:07 PM
- Cloud cover
- 41%
- 3rd clearest
- Wind
- 29 km/h
- 2nd windiest
- Solar energy
- 6.63 kWh/m²
- Travel score
- 7.7
- out of 10
- Air quality
- Elevated
- PM2.5 17 µg/m³ · 2018
Air quality: WHO Ambient Air Quality Database. Density & description: Wikidata (CC0), GeoNames.
Temperature in March
Day-to-day highs hold fairly steady near 28°C through the month.
A typical March day in Barranquilla reaches about 28°C in the afternoon and slips back to 26°C overnight — a 2°C spread between the day's warmth and the night's chill. On most days the high lands between 27°C and 29°C. Set against its neighbours, March runs on par with February and on par with April.
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| Avg high (°C) | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 |
| Avg low (°C) | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 |
| Avg high (°C) | Avg low (°C) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 28 | 26 |
| 2 | 28 | 26 |
| 3 | 28 | 26 |
| 4 | 28 | 26 |
| 5 | 28 | 26 |
| 6 | 28 | 26 |
| 7 | 28 | 26 |
| 8 | 28 | 26 |
| 9 | 28 | 26 |
| 10 | 28 | 26 |
| 11 | 28 | 26 |
| 12 | 28 | 26 |
| 13 | 28 | 26 |
| 14 | 28 | 26 |
| 15 | 28 | 26 |
| 16 | 28 | 26 |
| 17 | 28 | 26 |
| 18 | 28 | 26 |
| 19 | 28 | 26 |
| 20 | 28 | 26 |
| 21 | 28 | 26 |
| 22 | 28 | 26 |
| 23 | 28 | 26 |
| 24 | 28 | 26 |
| 25 | 28 | 26 |
| 26 | 28 | 26 |
| 27 | 28 | 26 |
| 28 | 28 | 26 |
| 29 | 28 | 26 |
| 30 | 28 | 26 |
| 31 | 28 | 26 |
How March really feels in Barranquilla
Once humidity and wind are folded in, March averages 0 days that feel above 32°C and 0 that feel at or below 0°C — the comfort signal a plain temperature reading hides.
March sits comfortably in between — no days that feel dangerously hot or drop to a hard freeze once humidity and wind are folded in.
Barranquilla weather by month
How March compares with the rest of the year at a glance. March is the 10th-warmest and 10th-wettest month here — the current month is highlighted below.
| Month | High / Low (°C) | Rainfall (mm) | Wet days | Daylight (hours) | Travel score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 28° / 26° | 3 | 0.9 | 11.4 | 8.3 |
| Feb | 28° / 25° | 2 | 0.5 | 11.6 | 8.3 |
| Mar | 28° / 26° | 8 | 2.2 | 11.9 | 7.7 |
| Apr | 28° / 26° | 46 | 8.8 | 12.2 | 5.7 |
| May | 29° / 26° | 166 | 20.8 | 12.5 | 4.0 |
| Jun | 29° / 27° | 140 | 19 | 12.6 | 4.0 |
| Jul | 29° / 27° | 103 | 14.6 | 12.6 | 4.7 |
| Aug | 29° / 27° | 156 | 20.4 | 12.4 | 3.9 |
| Sep | 29° / 26° | 228 | 25.8 | 12.1 | 3.3 |
| Oct | 29° / 26° | 277 | 26.9 | 11.8 | 3.3 |
| Nov | 28° / 26° | 165 | 20.3 | 11.5 | 4.3 |
| Dec | 28° / 26° | 38 | 6 | 11.4 | 6.9 |
Cloud cover in March
The sky is clear or mostly clear about 55% of the time in March.
Beyond those clear spells, partly cloudy skies cover about 13% of March, with mostly cloudy or overcast conditions the remaining 32%. Skies tend to cloud over as the month goes on.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clearer (%) | 80 | 79 | 78 | 78 | 78 | 76 | 76 | 76 | 74 | 74 | 73 | 71 | 71 | 70 | 69 | 67 | 67 | 66 | 65 | 65 | 64 | 63 | 62 | 61 | 61 | 60 | 59 | 58 | 57 | 56 | 55 |
| Cloudier (%) | 20 | 21 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 26 | 26 | 27 | 29 | 29 | 30 | 31 | 33 | 33 | 34 | 35 | 35 | 36 | 37 | 38 | 39 | 39 | 40 | 41 | 42 | 43 | 44 | 45 |
| Clearer (%) | Cloudier (%) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 80 | 20 |
| 2 | 79 | 21 |
| 3 | 78 | 22 |
| 4 | 78 | 22 |
| 5 | 78 | 22 |
| 6 | 76 | 24 |
| 7 | 76 | 24 |
| 8 | 76 | 24 |
| 9 | 74 | 26 |
| 10 | 74 | 26 |
| 11 | 73 | 27 |
| 12 | 71 | 29 |
| 13 | 71 | 29 |
| 14 | 70 | 30 |
| 15 | 69 | 31 |
| 16 | 67 | 33 |
| 17 | 67 | 33 |
| 18 | 66 | 34 |
| 19 | 65 | 35 |
| 20 | 65 | 35 |
| 21 | 64 | 36 |
| 22 | 63 | 37 |
| 23 | 62 | 38 |
| 24 | 61 | 39 |
| 25 | 61 | 39 |
| 26 | 60 | 40 |
| 27 | 59 | 41 |
| 28 | 58 | 42 |
| 29 | 57 | 43 |
| 30 | 56 | 44 |
| 31 | 55 | 45 |
Chance of precipitation in March
Barranquilla gets around 8 mm of rain over 2.2 wet days in March. The line is the day-by-day chance of measurable precipitation.
Day to day, the chance of measurable rain averages around 7% and peaks near 12% on the wettest days. The odds climb toward the end of the month.
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| Rain chance (%) | 3 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 8 | 8 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 11 | 11 | 12 |
| Rain chance (%) | |
|---|---|
| 1 | 3 |
| 2 | 3 |
| 3 | 3 |
| 4 | 4 |
| 5 | 4 |
| 6 | 4 |
| 7 | 5 |
| 8 | 5 |
| 9 | 5 |
| 10 | 6 |
| 11 | 6 |
| 12 | 6 |
| 13 | 7 |
| 14 | 7 |
| 15 | 7 |
| 16 | 8 |
| 17 | 8 |
| 18 | 9 |
| 19 | 9 |
| 20 | 9 |
| 21 | 9 |
| 22 | 9 |
| 23 | 9 |
| 24 | 9 |
| 25 | 10 |
| 26 | 10 |
| 27 | 10 |
| 28 | 10 |
| 29 | 11 |
| 30 | 11 |
| 31 | 12 |
Humidity in March
Most of March feels oppressive — the stacked bands show each day's mix of comfort levels, read off the dew point.
By dew point, March lands in the oppressive band about 88% of days. Sticky, muggy-or-worse air turns up on roughly 100% of them.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Muggy (%) | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Oppressive (%) | 91 | 91 | 91 | 90 | 90 | 90 | 91 | 91 | 90 | 90 | 90 | 91 | 90 | 90 | 90 | 89 | 89 | 88 | 88 | 89 | 88 | 88 | 87 | 87 | 86 | 85 | 84 | 83 | 82 | 81 | 79 |
| Miserable (%) | 5 | 5 | 5 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 9 | 9 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 11 | 11 | 12 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | 20 |
| Muggy (%) | Oppressive (%) | Miserable (%) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 4 | 91 | 5 |
| 2 | 4 | 91 | 5 |
| 3 | 4 | 91 | 5 |
| 4 | 4 | 90 | 6 |
| 5 | 4 | 90 | 6 |
| 6 | 4 | 90 | 6 |
| 7 | 3 | 91 | 6 |
| 8 | 3 | 91 | 6 |
| 9 | 3 | 90 | 7 |
| 10 | 3 | 90 | 7 |
| 11 | 3 | 90 | 7 |
| 12 | 2 | 91 | 7 |
| 13 | 2 | 90 | 8 |
| 14 | 2 | 90 | 8 |
| 15 | 2 | 90 | 8 |
| 16 | 2 | 89 | 9 |
| 17 | 2 | 89 | 9 |
| 18 | 2 | 88 | 10 |
| 19 | 2 | 88 | 10 |
| 20 | 1 | 89 | 10 |
| 21 | 1 | 88 | 11 |
| 22 | 1 | 88 | 11 |
| 23 | 1 | 87 | 12 |
| 24 | 1 | 87 | 12 |
| 25 | 1 | 86 | 13 |
| 26 | 1 | 85 | 14 |
| 27 | 1 | 84 | 15 |
| 28 | 1 | 83 | 16 |
| 29 | 1 | 82 | 17 |
| 30 | 1 | 81 | 18 |
| 31 | 1 | 79 | 20 |
Wind in March
Winds average 29 km/h in March.
Across March, daily wind ranges from about 26 km/h on the calmest days to 31 km/h at its breeziest. It stays fairly steady from day to day.
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| Wind speed (km/h) | 31 | 31 | 31 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 26 | 26 | 26 |
| Feels | windy | windy | windy | windy | windy | windy | windy | windy | windy | windy | windy | windy | windy | windy | breezy | breezy | breezy | breezy | breezy | breezy | breezy | breezy | breezy | breezy | breezy | breezy | breezy | breezy | breezy | breezy | breezy |
| Wind speed (km/h) | Feels | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 31 | windy |
| 2 | 31 | windy |
| 3 | 31 | windy |
| 4 | 30 | windy |
| 5 | 30 | windy |
| 6 | 30 | windy |
| 7 | 30 | windy |
| 8 | 30 | windy |
| 9 | 30 | windy |
| 10 | 30 | windy |
| 11 | 30 | windy |
| 12 | 30 | windy |
| 13 | 29 | windy |
| 14 | 29 | windy |
| 15 | 29 | breezy |
| 16 | 29 | breezy |
| 17 | 29 | breezy |
| 18 | 28 | breezy |
| 19 | 28 | breezy |
| 20 | 28 | breezy |
| 21 | 28 | breezy |
| 22 | 28 | breezy |
| 23 | 27 | breezy |
| 24 | 27 | breezy |
| 25 | 27 | breezy |
| 26 | 27 | breezy |
| 27 | 27 | breezy |
| 28 | 27 | breezy |
| 29 | 26 | breezy |
| 30 | 26 | breezy |
| 31 | 26 | breezy |
Sunrise & sunset in March
Daylight runs from about 11 h 48 min at the start of March to 12 h 06 min by month's end. The lit band spans sunrise to sunset each day.
Days grow by about 18 minutes over March. Sunrise moves from 6:19 AM to 6:02 AM, and sunset from 6:06 PM to 6:07 PM.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Daylight (h) | 11.8 | 11.8 | 11.8 | 11.8 | 11.8 | 11.8 | 11.8 | 11.8 | 11.9 | 11.9 | 11.9 | 11.9 | 11.9 | 11.9 | 11.9 | 11.9 | 11.9 | 11.9 | 12.0 | 12.0 | 12.0 | 12.0 | 12.0 | 12.0 | 12.0 | 12.0 | 12.0 | 12.0 | 12.1 | 12.1 | 12.1 |
| Sunrise (AM) | 6:19 | 6:19 | 6:18 | 6:18 | 6:17 | 6:17 | 6:16 | 6:16 | 6:15 | 6:15 | 6:14 | 6:13 | 6:13 | 6:12 | 6:12 | 6:11 | 6:10 | 6:10 | 6:09 | 6:09 | 6:08 | 6:07 | 6:07 | 6:06 | 6:05 | 6:05 | 6:04 | 6:04 | 6:03 | 6:02 | 6:02 |
| Sunset (PM) | 6:06 | 6:06 | 6:06 | 6:06 | 6:06 | 6:06 | 6:06 | 6:06 | 6:06 | 6:06 | 6:06 | 6:06 | 6:06 | 6:06 | 6:06 | 6:07 | 6:07 | 6:07 | 6:07 | 6:07 | 6:07 | 6:07 | 6:07 | 6:07 | 6:07 | 6:07 | 6:07 | 6:07 | 6:07 | 6:07 | 6:07 |
| Daylight (h) | Sunrise (AM) | Sunset (PM) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 11.8 | 6:19 | 6:06 |
| 2 | 11.8 | 6:19 | 6:06 |
| 3 | 11.8 | 6:18 | 6:06 |
| 4 | 11.8 | 6:18 | 6:06 |
| 5 | 11.8 | 6:17 | 6:06 |
| 6 | 11.8 | 6:17 | 6:06 |
| 7 | 11.8 | 6:16 | 6:06 |
| 8 | 11.8 | 6:16 | 6:06 |
| 9 | 11.9 | 6:15 | 6:06 |
| 10 | 11.9 | 6:15 | 6:06 |
| 11 | 11.9 | 6:14 | 6:06 |
| 12 | 11.9 | 6:13 | 6:06 |
| 13 | 11.9 | 6:13 | 6:06 |
| 14 | 11.9 | 6:12 | 6:06 |
| 15 | 11.9 | 6:12 | 6:06 |
| 16 | 11.9 | 6:11 | 6:07 |
| 17 | 11.9 | 6:10 | 6:07 |
| 18 | 11.9 | 6:10 | 6:07 |
| 19 | 12.0 | 6:09 | 6:07 |
| 20 | 12.0 | 6:09 | 6:07 |
| 21 | 12.0 | 6:08 | 6:07 |
| 22 | 12.0 | 6:07 | 6:07 |
| 23 | 12.0 | 6:07 | 6:07 |
| 24 | 12.0 | 6:06 | 6:07 |
| 25 | 12.0 | 6:05 | 6:07 |
| 26 | 12.0 | 6:05 | 6:07 |
| 27 | 12.0 | 6:04 | 6:07 |
| 28 | 12.0 | 6:04 | 6:07 |
| 29 | 12.1 | 6:03 | 6:07 |
| 30 | 12.1 | 6:02 | 6:07 |
| 31 | 12.1 | 6:02 | 6:07 |
Solar energy in March
Average shortwave solar energy reaching the ground each day in March, about 6.63 kWh/m² — the sunniest month for solar.
For context, solar energy here swings from a low near 4.91 kWh/m² to a high of 6.63 kWh/m² in March across the year — March's 6.63 kWh/m² sits near the top of that range.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Solar energy (kWh/m²) | 6.5 | 6.5 | 6.5 | 6.5 | 6.6 | 6.6 | 6.6 | 6.6 | 6.6 | 6.6 | 6.6 | 6.6 | 6.6 | 6.6 | 6.6 | 6.6 | 6.6 | 6.7 | 6.7 | 6.7 | 6.7 | 6.7 | 6.7 | 6.7 | 6.7 | 6.7 | 6.7 | 6.7 | 6.6 | 6.6 | 6.6 |
| Level | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense |
| Solar energy (kWh/m²) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 6.5 | Intense |
| 2 | 6.5 | Intense |
| 3 | 6.5 | Intense |
| 4 | 6.5 | Intense |
| 5 | 6.6 | Intense |
| 6 | 6.6 | Intense |
| 7 | 6.6 | Intense |
| 8 | 6.6 | Intense |
| 9 | 6.6 | Intense |
| 10 | 6.6 | Intense |
| 11 | 6.6 | Intense |
| 12 | 6.6 | Intense |
| 13 | 6.6 | Intense |
| 14 | 6.6 | Intense |
| 15 | 6.6 | Intense |
| 16 | 6.6 | Intense |
| 17 | 6.6 | Intense |
| 18 | 6.7 | Intense |
| 19 | 6.7 | Intense |
| 20 | 6.7 | Intense |
| 21 | 6.7 | Intense |
| 22 | 6.7 | Intense |
| 23 | 6.7 | Intense |
| 24 | 6.7 | Intense |
| 25 | 6.7 | Intense |
| 26 | 6.7 | Intense |
| 27 | 6.7 | Intense |
| 28 | 6.7 | Intense |
| 29 | 6.6 | Intense |
| 30 | 6.6 | Intense |
| 31 | 6.6 | Intense |
Hazard calendar for Barranquilla
None of Barranquilla's seasonal hazards are active in March. The full-year calendar below shows when the rainy season, cyclone risk and dust haze do peak.
Barranquilla's monsoon runs August–November, when most of the year's rain falls.
Is March a good time to visit Barranquilla?
Our two travel scores rate March for general sightseeing and for beach or pool weather — 0 (poor) to 10 (ideal).
March is one of the better times to visit Barranquilla for general sightseeing. The water and warmth also suit a beach or pool day.
What to pack for Barranquilla in March
From March's temperature range, rain chance, sun and wind — what's worth putting in the bag.
In March, Barranquilla sees daytime highs around 28°C and nights near 26°C. Pack light clothes, sun protection and a windbreaker.
Sea temperature near Barranquilla in March
The nearest coast averages about 26°C in March — the other half of the beach question. The full-year curve and swim-comfort zones are below.
The sea at the nearest coast (about 20 km away) is warmest in September at about 29°C and coldest in February near 26°C.
The water stays above 20°C all year — warm enough for a swim any month.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sea temperature (°C) | 26 | 26 | 26 | 27 | 28 | 29 | 28 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 27 |
| Comfort | Warm | Warm | Warm | Warm | Warm | Tropical | Tropical | Tropical | Tropical | Tropical | Tropical | Warm |
| Sea temperature (°C) | Comfort | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 26 | Warm |
| Feb | 26 | Warm |
| Mar | 26 | Warm |
| Apr | 27 | Warm |
| May | 28 | Warm |
| Jun | 29 | Tropical |
| Jul | 28 | Tropical |
| Aug | 29 | Tropical |
| Sep | 29 | Tropical |
| Oct | 29 | Tropical |
| Nov | 29 | Tropical |
| Dec | 27 | Warm |
UV index in Barranquilla in March
Clear-sky midday UV in March peaks around 12 (very high — sun protection essential). The full-year curve, shaded by WHO exposure level, is below.
Under clear skies, the midday UV index in Barranquilla peaks around June 15 at about 13 (extreme) — sunscreen, a hat and midday shade are essential. It bottoms out near December 13 at about 9 (very high).
The index reaches 3 or more — the level where the WHO recommends sun protection — every month of the year.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UV index (midday) | 11 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 13 | 11 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 10 | 9 |
| Level | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Very high | Very high |
| UV index (midday) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 11 | Extreme |
| Feb | 13 | Extreme |
| Mar | 12 | Extreme |
| Apr | 12 | Extreme |
| May | 12 | Extreme |
| Jun | 13 | Extreme |
| Jul | 11 | Extreme |
| Aug | 12 | Extreme |
| Sep | 12 | Extreme |
| Oct | 11 | Extreme |
| Nov | 10 | Very high |
| Dec | 9 | Very high |
Air quality in Barranquilla in March
Average fine-particle pollution (PM2.5) through the year — so you can see where March falls, not just the annual average.
Air quality in Barranquilla is worst in June — around 26 µg/m³ PM2.5 (moderate), about 2.5× the cleanest month (November, 10 µg/m³).
Seasonal pattern from CAMS reanalysis, scaled to Barranquilla's WHO annual average of 17 µg/m³.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PM2.5 (µg/m³) | 12 | 14 | 16 | 20 | 23 | 26 | 24 | 19 | 14 | 12 | 10 | 12 |
| Level | Good | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Good | Good |
| PM2.5 (µg/m³) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 12 | Good |
| Feb | 14 | Moderate |
| Mar | 16 | Moderate |
| Apr | 20 | Moderate |
| May | 23 | Moderate |
| Jun | 26 | Moderate |
| Jul | 24 | Moderate |
| Aug | 19 | Moderate |
| Sep | 14 | Moderate |
| Oct | 12 | Moderate |
| Nov | 10 | Good |
| Dec | 12 | Good |
Where is Barranquilla?
Barranquilla sits at 11.0°N, 74.8°W, 24 m above sea level, in Colombia. The nearest listed city is Soledad, 6.0 km away.
Topography around Barranquilla
How much the land rises and falls, and what covers it, within 3, 16 and 80 km of Barranquilla.
Within 3 km, the terrain around Barranquilla has only modest variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 83 m around an average of 24 m above sea level; within 16 km, only modest variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 184 m; within 80 km, extreme variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 2,484 m.
The land around Barranquilla is covered by artificial surfaces (81%) within 3 km, water (22%) within 16 km, and water (45%), grassland (24%) and trees (21%) within 80 km.
Colombia travel facts
- Travel advisory
- Level 3
- Reconsider Travel
- Power plugs
- Type A / B
- 120 / 240 V · 60 Hz
- Prices
- ≈ 38% of US
- price level, 2025
- GDP per capita
- $8,562
- 2025
- Happiness
- 6.0 / 10
- World Happiness, 2025
- Safe drinking water
- 74%
- of population, 2024
- Homicide rate
- 24.9
- per 100k, 2023
- Road deaths
- 15.4
- per 100k/yr, 2019
- Income group
- Upper middle
- World Bank
- English
- Low
- EF EPI 480
- Religion
Sources: World Bank, US State Department, World Happiness Report, WHO/UNICEF, EF EPI, CIA World Factbook.
Data sources
Temperature, precipitation, cloud, humidity, wind and solar figures are a 1991–2020 climatology for Barranquilla (10.9685°, -74.7813°, elevation 24 m), computed from hourly ERA5 reanalysis — contains modified Copernicus Climate Change Service information. Sun figures are astronomical calculations, not observations. City data © GeoNames, CC BY 4.0. Map outlines from Natural Earth (public domain); interactive map © Google. Sea temperatures are the NOAA OISST v2.1 1991–2020 monthly climatology (public domain), sampled at the nearest ocean point. UV index is derived from CAMS (Copernicus Atmosphere Monitoring Service) clear-sky UV data — contains modified Copernicus Atmosphere Monitoring Service information. Monthly air-quality (PM2.5) seasonality is from the CAMS EAC4 reanalysis (Copernicus Atmosphere Monitoring Service), scaled to the WHO annual mean where available. Topography is sampled from the Copernicus DEM GLO-90 elevation model (© ESA/Airbus) and ESA WorldCover 2021 land cover (CC BY 4.0).