Barrancas weather
At 2:30 PM local time it was drizzle and 31°C (87°F). Light rain for 7 of the next 24 hours (under 1 mm/h, 2.2 mm total) — cloudy, but fine to be out. Best months for weather: Dec–Mar. Barrancas sits 160 m (525 ft) above sea level, which keeps it cooler than the coast. Below: today's sky, the hour-by-hour rain chance and the 16-day forecast for Barrancas, La Guajira Department, Colombia.
Current conditions
- Clouds
- 90%
- Chance of rain
- 81%
- Rain
- 0.2 mm/h
Hourly Forecast
Light rain for 7 of the next 24 hours (under 1 mm/h, 2.2 mm total) — cloudy, but fine to be out
Daily Forecast
Best Time to Visit
Peak season Dec–MarOff season May, Sep–Oct
About Barrancas weather
Is it raining in Barrancas right now?
Yes. It’s drizzle and 31° right now. Light rain for 7 of the next 24 hours (under 1 mm/h, 2.2 mm total) — cloudy, but fine to be out.
What’s the weather like in Barrancas this week?
Over the next 7 days, expect highs of 29–33° and lows of 23–24°. 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 Barrancas lately?
In the past 7 days, Barrancas had 6 rainy days and 27.9 mm of rain in total.
What should I pack for Barrancas?
For the coming week, bring an umbrella or rain jacket, light, breathable clothes and sunscreen.
Barrancas weather by month
When is the best time to visit Barrancas?
Based on weather alone, the best time to visit Barrancas is Dec–Mar, according to NASA's 2001–2025 climate averages. May, Sep–Oct tends to be the least pleasant. Average highs run from 29°C (84°F) in November to 32°C (90°F) in April.
What is the rainiest month in Barrancas?
October is the wettest month, with about 130 mm (5.1 in) of rain on average. February is the driest, with about 4 mm (0.2 in).
What is the hottest month in Barrancas?
April is the warmest, with average highs of 32°C (90°F) and lows of 22°C (71°F). November is the coolest, with highs of 29°C (84°F) and lows of 22°C (71°F).
Does Barrancas have a rainy season?
Not a strong one. No month averages more than 150 mm of rain; the wettest is October at about 130 mm (5.1 in).
Sources: 2001–2025 monthly averages from NASA POWER (MERRA-2 reanalysis), forecast and current conditions from Open-Meteo. Page updated . How we rate months