When to go · Barranquilla

Barranquilla in July

Good month. Outside the best window (Dec–Apr (dry); Carnaval falls in Feb or early Mar). Across Colombia: Drier Andes; whales on the Pacific coast (Jul–Oct).

Key facts

Verdict: Good
Temperature: 33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C) / 25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C); average high / low
Rain days: 8
Crowds: Medium; Colombia overall
Prices: Medium; Colombia overall

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Verdict

GoodColombia month rating

Outside the best window (Dec–Apr (dry); Carnaval falls in Feb or early Mar). Across Colombia: Drier Andes; whales on the Pacific coast (Jul–Oct).

Is another month better than July?

July is rated good. These months rate higher:

Weather in July

Long-term averages

BarranquillaHighs around 33 °C (91 °F), lows around 25 °C (77 °F), rain on about 8 daysHighs around 91 °F (33 °C), lows around 77 °F (25 °C), rain on about 8 days

Crowds and prices

Crowds · Colombia overall: Medium
Prices · Colombia overall: Medium

Colombia overall: Drier Andes; whales on the Pacific coast (Jul–Oct).

Compare two months

Weather, crowds and prices for any two months in Barranquilla, side by side.

First month

Second month

Verdict
Jul: Good
Jan: Great (better)
Daytime high
Jul: 33 °C (91 °F)91 °F (33 °C)
Jan: 31 °C (88 °F)88 °F (31 °C)
Night low
Jul: 25 °C (77 °F)77 °F (25 °C)
Jan: 24 °C (75 °F)75 °F (24 °C)
Rain days
Jul: 8
Jan: 1 (better)
Crowds
Jul: Medium
Jan: High
Prices
Jul: Medium
Jan: High
Festivals listed
Jul: 0
Jan: 0

July: Outside the best window (Dec–Apr (dry); Carnaval falls in Feb or early Mar). Across Colombia: Drier Andes; whales on the Pacific coast (Jul–Oct).

January: Inside Barranquilla's best window: Dec–Apr (dry); Carnaval falls in Feb or early Mar.

Barranquilla: figures are long-term averages from this guide, not a forecast.

What to pack

Light, breathable clothes, a sun hat and sunscreen

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