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Best time to visit Barranquilla

Go inDecember–April

Carnival is the reason to come; book early.

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Barranquilla month by month

MonthRatingAvg highRainCrowdsFlightsWhat’s on
JanuaryGreat31°CMostly dryQuietCheapest–
FebruaryGood31°CMostly dryPeak crowdsPriciestCarnaval de Barranquilla
MarchGood32°CMostly dryQuietCheapest–
AprilGood32°CMostly dryQuietCheapest–
MayMixed33°CSome rainQuietCheapest–
JunePoor33°CWetQuietCheapest–
JulyPoor33°CWetQuietCheapest–
AugustPoor33°CWetQuietCheapest–
SeptemberPoor33°CVery wetQuietCheapest–
OctoberPoor32°CVery wetQuietCheapest–
NovemberMixed31°CWetQuietCheapest–
DecemberGood31°CSome rainQuietCheapest–

Festivals, events and seasons in Barranquilla

  • February🎉 Carnaval de BarranquillaUNESCO-listed carnival, four days before Ash Wednesday.

Good to know

  • Flights to Barranquilla are usually cheapest in March–January. The catch: highs reach 33°C in May–September.
  • Crowds and prices peak in February, so book early.
  • The heaviest rain falls in September–October.

Questions people ask

When is the best time to visit Barranquilla?

The best time to visit Barranquilla is December–April. Carnival is the reason to come; book early.

What is the cheapest time to fly to Barranquilla?

Flights are usually cheapest in March–January, when demand is lowest.

When is Barranquilla busiest?

Barranquilla is busiest in February.

What is the weather like in Barranquilla?

May is the warmest month, with average highs of 33°C, and January the coolest at 31°C. The wettest period is June–November.

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