SeasonMapBarranquilla weather in February
Colombia
February in Barranquilla: warm, dry, with clean air — one of the best months to visit.
#2 of 12 months in Barranquilla · #546 of 1383 destinations to visit in February · comfort 79/100 (tier B)
Updated September 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis
Traveller notes on Barranquilla in February
No notes yet. Open Barranquilla on the map to add the first one.
Barranquilla climate normals — February
| Daytime high | 29°C / 83°F | 🌤 warm |
|---|---|---|
| Nighttime low | 26°C / 78°F | |
| Sea temperature | 25°C / 77°F | 🙂 pleasant |
| Rainfall | 1 mm / 0.1 in | ☀️ dry |
| Rainy days | 0 days | |
| Humidity | 76% | 💦 very humid |
| Dew point | 22°C / 71°F | |
| Sunshine | 10.9 h/day | |
| Daylight | 11.8 h | |
| Wind | 26 km/h / 16 mph | |
| Air quality (US AQI) | 47 | 🍃 good |
Monthly averages from ERA5 reanalysis. AQI is the mean US Air Quality Index for the month.
Crowds in Barranquilla in February
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.
BusyCarnaval de Barranquilla, school holidays in 3 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).
Best weatherBarranquilla's weather peaks January–March.
February includes Carnaval de Barranquilla.
Best weatherFair weatherToughest weather
What's on in Barranquilla in February
Recurring seasonal events, natural spectacles, closures and holidays — curated and sourced.
- Festival
Carnaval de Barranquilla
14–17 FebCarnivalCrowdedBook earlyFour days from the Saturday flower battle to the Tuesday burial of Joselito, with weeks of pre-carnival dances before it. Rooms are booked and priced months out, and the city takes the Monday and Tuesday off. Source ↗
- Season
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.
Where is Barranquilla?
Barranquilla in February — FAQ
- Is February a good time to visit Barranquilla?
- February in Barranquilla: warm, dry, with clean air — one of the best months to visit. It ranks #2 of 12 months for Barranquilla on SeasonMap's comfort score (79/100).
- What is the weather like in Barranquilla in February?
- In February, Barranquilla averages a daily high of 28.5°C and a low of 25.5°C, with about 1.4 mm of rain over roughly 0.2 rainy days.
- What is the air quality in Barranquilla in February?
- Barranquilla has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 47 in February.
Other months in Barranquilla
Compare Barranquilla in February
Warmer or cooler than Barranquilla in February
Similar destinations in South America — February
Within 300 km: Cartagena's Hay Festival Cartagena on 29 Jan – 1 Feb.