SeasonMapBarranquilla weather in December
Colombia
December in Barranquilla: warm, dry, with clean air — a great time to visit.
#4 of 12 months in Barranquilla · #578 of 1383 destinations to visit in December · comfort 75/100 (tier B)
Updated September 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis
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Barranquilla climate normals — December
| Daytime high | 29°C / 84°F | 🌤 warm |
|---|---|---|
| Nighttime low | 26°C / 80°F | |
| Sea temperature | 27°C / 81°F | 😎 warm sea |
| Rainfall | 22 mm / 0.9 in | ☀️ dry |
| Rainy days | 4 days | |
| Humidity | 80% | 💦 very humid |
| Dew point | 24°C / 74°F | |
| Sunshine | 10.3 h/day | |
| Daylight | 11.5 h | |
| Wind | 19 km/h / 12 mph | |
| Air quality (US AQI) | 44 | 🍃 good |
Monthly averages from ERA5 reanalysis. AQI is the mean US Air Quality Index for the month.
Crowds in Barranquilla in December
How busy the place itself is — school and mass holidays, the months an editor tagged, and how sought-after the weather makes them. Never part of the comfort score.
BusyYear-end holidays in Colombia, school holidays in 4 of the markets that fill it(estimated)
Peak crowdsBusyShoulder seasonQuiet
Best months for Barranquilla's weather
Ranked by this destination's own climate comfort score across the year — a different thing from how busy it gets (see Crowds above).
Fair weatherBarranquilla's weather peaks January–March.
Best weatherFair weatherToughest weather
What's on in Barranquilla in December
Recurring seasonal events, natural spectacles, closures and holidays — curated and sourced.
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Brisas of the dry months
1 Dec – 31 Mar · usuallyWind seasonThe trade winds come hard off the Caribbean from December, which is what makes the dry months bearable and the kite beaches west of the city work. They also flatten market awnings and carnival stands. Source ↗
Nearby, and something's on
Within 300 km of Barranquilla — a day trip or a short hop — with something on this month. Never part of the comfort score.
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Barranquilla in December — FAQ
- Is December a good time to visit Barranquilla?
- December in Barranquilla: warm, dry, with clean air — a great time to visit. It ranks #4 of 12 months for Barranquilla on SeasonMap's comfort score (75/100).
- What is the weather like in Barranquilla in December?
- In December, Barranquilla averages a daily high of 28.7°C and a low of 26.4°C, with about 21.9 mm of rain over roughly 4.4 rainy days.
- What is the air quality in Barranquilla in December?
- Barranquilla has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 44 in December.
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Similar destinations in South America — December
Within 300 km: Cartagena's Cruise season around 1 Nov – 15 Apr.