La Guajira Department weather
Today's sky, the hour-by-hour rain chance and the 16-day forecast for La Guajira Department, Colombia. Like most weather services, we show La Guajira Department at one spot: Riohacha, its largest city. At 2:30 PM local time it was drizzle and 31°C (88°F). Mostly light, on-and-off rain; heavier around 5 PM (4.1 mm total). Best months for weather: Dec–Apr.
Current conditions
- Clouds
- 92%
- Chance of rain
- 74%
- Rain
- 0.8 mm/h
Hourly Forecast
Mostly light, on-and-off rain; heavier around 5 PM (4.1 mm total)
Daily Forecast
Best Time to Visit
Peak season Dec–AprOff season Oct
About Riohacha weather
Is it raining in Riohacha right now?
Yes. It’s drizzle and 31° right now. Mostly light, on-and-off rain; heavier around 5 PM (4.1 mm total).
What’s the weather like in Riohacha this week?
Over the next 7 days, expect highs of 28–32° and lows of 24–25°. Rain is likely on 7 of 7 days (Saturday, Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday). The driest day looks like Sunday.
Has it been raining in Riohacha lately?
In the past 7 days, Riohacha had 6 rainy days and 47.7 mm of rain in total.
What should I pack for Riohacha?
For the coming week, bring an umbrella or rain jacket, light, breathable clothes and sunscreen.
La Guajira Department weather by month
When is the best time to visit La Guajira Department?
Based on weather alone, the best time to visit La Guajira Department is Dec–Apr, according to NASA's 2001–2025 climate averages. Oct tends to be the least pleasant. Average highs run from 29°C (84°F) in January to 31°C (87°F) in August.
What is the rainiest month in La Guajira Department?
October is the wettest month, with about 213 mm (8.4 in) of rain on average. February is the driest, with about 4 mm (0.2 in).
What is the hottest month in La Guajira Department?
August is the warmest, with average highs of 31°C (87°F) and lows of 26°C (79°F). January is the coolest, with highs of 29°C (84°F) and lows of 23°C (74°F).
Does La Guajira Department have a rainy season?
Yes. Oct is the rainy season (150 mm or more a month), while Jul, Dec–Apr is usually dry (under 60 mm).
Sources: 2001–2025 monthly averages from NASA POWER (MERRA-2 reanalysis for Riohacha), forecast and current conditions from Open-Meteo. Page updated . How we rate months
Compare places in La Guajira Department
Weather can differ a lot within La Guajira Department: coasts, hills and mountains each have their own climate.
| Place | Best months | Rainy months | Highs | Rain a year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Riohacha | Dec–Apr | Oct | 29–31°C | 931 mm |
| Maicao | Dec–Feb | Oct | 31–34°C | 674 mm |
| San Juan del Cesar | Dec–Mar | None | 28–31°C | 673 mm |
| Barrancas | Dec–Mar | None | 29–32°C | 618 mm |
| Fonseca | Dec–Mar | None | 28–31°C | 673 mm |
| Albania | Dec–Mar | None | 29–32°C | 618 mm |
| Hatonuevo | Dec–Mar | None | 29–32°C | 618 mm |
| Villanueva | Dec–Mar | None | 27–30°C | 717 mm |