SeasonMapBarranquilla weather in March
Colombia
March in Barranquilla: warm, dry, with muggy air — a great time to visit.
#3 of 12 months in Barranquilla · #609 of 1383 destinations to visit in March · comfort 77/100 (tier B)
Updated September 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis
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Barranquilla climate normals — March
| Daytime high | 29°C / 84°F | 🌤 warm |
|---|---|---|
| Nighttime low | 26°C / 78°F | |
| Sea temperature | 26°C / 78°F | 😎 warm sea |
| Rainfall | 13 mm / 0.5 in | ☀️ dry |
| Rainy days | 3 days | |
| Humidity | 78% | 💦 very humid |
| Dew point | 23°C / 73°F | |
| Sunshine | 11.2 h/day | |
| Daylight | 12.1 h | |
| Wind | 25 km/h / 16 mph | |
| Air quality (US AQI) | 54 | 🙂 moderate |
Monthly averages from ERA5 reanalysis. AQI is the mean US Air Quality Index for the month.
Crowds in Barranquilla in March
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.
BusySemana Santa recess in Colombia, 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.
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What's on in Barranquilla in March
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 March — FAQ
- Is March a good time to visit Barranquilla?
- March in Barranquilla: warm, dry, with muggy air — a great time to visit. It ranks #3 of 12 months for Barranquilla on SeasonMap's comfort score (77/100).
- What is the weather like in Barranquilla in March?
- In March, Barranquilla averages a daily high of 28.7°C and a low of 25.5°C, with about 13.3 mm of rain over roughly 3.2 rainy days.
- What is the air quality in Barranquilla in March?
- Barranquilla has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 54 in March.
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Similar destinations in South America — March
Within 300 km: Cartagena's Cartagena film festival around 5–20 Mar.