Best time to visit Barranquilla
Go inDecember–April
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Carnival is the reason to come; book early.
See Barranquilla on the globeBarranquilla month by month
| Month | Rating | Avg high | Rain | Crowds | Flights | What’s on |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | Great | 31°C | Mostly dry | Quiet | Cheapest | – |
| February | Good | 31°C | Mostly dry | Peak crowds | Priciest | Carnaval de Barranquilla |
| March | Good | 32°C | Mostly dry | Quiet | Cheapest | – |
| April | Good | 32°C | Mostly dry | Quiet | Cheapest | – |
| May | Mixed | 33°C | Some rain | Quiet | Cheapest | – |
| June | Poor | 33°C | Wet | Quiet | Cheapest | – |
| July | Poor | 33°C | Wet | Quiet | Cheapest | – |
| August | Poor | 33°C | Wet | Quiet | Cheapest | – |
| September | Poor | 33°C | Very wet | Quiet | Cheapest | – |
| October | Poor | 32°C | Very wet | Quiet | Cheapest | – |
| November | Mixed | 31°C | Wet | Quiet | Cheapest | – |
| December | Good | 31°C | Some rain | Quiet | Cheapest | – |
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.
More places in Colombia
- Cartagena best in Jan–Apr
- Medellín best in Jun and Dec–Jan
- Bogotá best in Jan and Jul–Sep
- Santa Marta best in Jan and Mar–May
- Salento best in Jun and Dec–Jan
Nearby destinations
- Panama City, Panama best in Jan–Feb
- Kingston, Jamaica best in Dec–Mar
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- Port-au-Prince, Haiti best in Jan–Mar
- Montego Bay, Jamaica best in Apr
- Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic best in Dec–Mar