Barranquilla

City · Atlántico Department, 🇨🇴 Colombia

Population 1,326,588

Area 314 km²

Time zone America/Bogota

Official website www.barranquilla.gov.co

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Barranquilla Essentials

Barranquilla, Colombia’s "Golden Gate," is a major Caribbean port where the Magdalena River meets the sea at Bocas de Ceniza. This selection highlights the city's cultural infrastructure, including the Museo del Caribe and the expansive Malecón del Río boardwalk. The list covers landmarks like the historic Teatro Amira de la Rosa, the Barranquilla Zoo, and neighborhood parks dedicated to local icons like Esthercita Forero. Culinary heritage is represented by traditional spots like La tiendecita, known for regional Caribbean flavors.

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Climate & when to visit

Best time to visit: January, February, March

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Typical weather in January

Great

30° · extremes 24°–32°
25° at night
1 rainy day
25 sunny days
9 hours of sunshine per day
Oppressive humidity
Light breeze
UV index 9 · very high

Typical weather in February

Great

31° (feels like 30°) · extremes 24°–32°
25° at night
1 rainy day
21 sunny days
9 hours of sunshine per day
Oppressive humidity
Light breeze
UV index 10 · very high

Typical weather in March

Great

31° · extremes 24°–33°
26° at night
2 rainy days
14 sunny days
8 hours of sunshine per day
Oppressive humidity
Light breeze
UV index 10 · very high

Typical weather in April

Good

31° (feels like 32°) · extremes 25°–33°
26° at night
8 rainy days
7 sunny days
7 hours of sunshine per day
Oppressive humidity
Light breeze
UV index 10 · very high

Typical weather in May

Poor

31° (feels like 34°) · extremes 26°–33°
27° at night
19 rainy days
5 sunny days
6 hours of sunshine per day
Oppressive humidity
Light breeze
UV index 10 · very high

Typical weather in June

Poor

31° (feels like 34°) · extremes 26°–33°
27° at night
20 rainy days
6 sunny days
7 hours of sunshine per day
Oppressive humidity
Light breeze
UV index 9 · very high

Typical weather in July

Poor

31° (feels like 34°) · extremes 26°–33°
27° at night
18 rainy days
9 sunny days
7 hours of sunshine per day
Oppressive humidity
Light breeze
UV index 10 · very high

Typical weather in August

Poor

31° (feels like 35°) · extremes 26°–33°
27° at night
23 rainy days
7 sunny days
7 hours of sunshine per day
Oppressive humidity
Light breeze
UV index 10 · very high

Typical weather in September

Poor

31° (feels like 35°) · extremes 26°–33°
27° at night
26 rainy days
6 sunny days
7 hours of sunshine per day
Oppressive humidity
Light breeze
UV index 10 · very high

Typical weather in October

Poor

30° (feels like 34°) · extremes 26°–32°
27° at night
26 rainy days
4 sunny days
6 hours of sunshine per day
Oppressive humidity
Light breeze
UV index 9 · very high

Typical weather in November

Poor

30° (feels like 33°) · extremes 25°–32°
27° at night
19 rainy days
6 sunny days
6 hours of sunshine per day
Oppressive humidity
Light breeze
UV index 8 · very high

Typical weather in December

Good

30° (feels like 31°) · extremes 25°–32°
26° at night
6 rainy days
20 sunny days
8 hours of sunshine per day
Oppressive humidity
Light breeze
UV index 9 · very high

Climate data: NASA POWER (MERRA-2) · 1996–2025

Practical information

Currency: Colombian Peso COP $ · Card payments · Commonly accepted
Emergency numbers: 123
Electricity: Type A / Type B
110 V · 60 Hz

Languages: Spanish
Tap water: Drink with caution
Driving side: Right
Calling code: +57

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Barranquilla Essentials

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Climate & when to visit

Typical weather in January

Typical weather in February

Typical weather in March

Typical weather in April

Typical weather in May

Typical weather in June

Typical weather in July

Typical weather in August

Typical weather in September

Typical weather in October

Typical weather in November

Typical weather in December

Practical information

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