SeasonMapBarranquilla weather in January
Colombia
January in Barranquilla: warm, dry, with clean air — one of the best months to visit.
#1 of 12 months in Barranquilla · #474 of 1383 destinations to visit in January · comfort 80/100 (tier A)
Updated September 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis
Traveller notes on Barranquilla in January
Notes from nearby Cartagena (100 km away)
Barranquilla doesn't have its own notes for January yet — these are about Cartagena, close enough to share the season.
Cartagena's forum calls January reliably dry and hot, with one regular's specific note that overcast, hazy mornings are normal and usually burn off into full sun by midday, not a sign of bad weather to come. It's high season throughout the Old Town, so expect it busy regardless.
Add your own note from Barranquilla's card on the map.
Barranquilla climate normals — January
| Daytime high | 28°C / 83°F | 🌤 warm |
|---|---|---|
| Nighttime low | 26°C / 78°F | |
| Sea temperature | 26°C / 79°F | 😎 warm sea |
| Rainfall | 4 mm / 0.1 in | ☀️ dry |
| Rainy days | 1 days | |
| Humidity | 78% | 💦 very humid |
| Dew point | 22°C / 72°F | |
| Sunshine | 10.6 h/day | |
| Daylight | 11.6 h | |
| Wind | 23 km/h / 15 mph | |
| Air quality (US AQI) | 38 | 🍃 good |
Monthly averages from ERA5 reanalysis. AQI is the mean US Air Quality Index for the month.
Crowds in Barranquilla in January
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).
Best weatherBarranquilla's weather peaks January–March.
Best weatherFair weatherToughest weather
What's on in Barranquilla in January
Recurring seasonal events, natural spectacles, closures and holidays — curated and sourced.
- 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.
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Barranquilla in January — FAQ
- Is January a good time to visit Barranquilla?
- January in Barranquilla: warm, dry, with clean air — one of the best months to visit. It ranks #1 of 12 months for Barranquilla on SeasonMap's comfort score (80/100).
- What is the weather like in Barranquilla in January?
- In January, Barranquilla averages a daily high of 28.3°C and a low of 25.5°C, with about 3.6 mm of rain over roughly 0.8 rainy days.
- What is the air quality in Barranquilla in January?
- Barranquilla has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 38 in January.
Other months in Barranquilla
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Similar destinations in South America — January
Within 300 km: Cartagena's Cartagena Music Festival around 5–15 Jan.