SeasonMapBarranquilla weather in May
Colombia
May in Barranquilla: hot, soaked, with muggy air — a gamble, with 22 rainy days.
#8 of 12 months in Barranquilla · #1217 of 1383 destinations to visit in May · comfort 57/100 (tier D)
Updated September 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis
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Barranquilla climate normals — May
| Daytime high | 30°C / 86°F | 🥵 hot |
|---|---|---|
| Nighttime low | 27°C / 80°F | |
| Sea temperature | 28°C / 82°F | 😎 warm sea |
| Rainfall | 219 mm / 8.6 in | ⛈ soaked |
| Rainy days | 22 days | |
| Humidity | 84% | 💦 very humid |
| Dew point | 25°C / 77°F | |
| Sunshine | 10 h/day | |
| Daylight | 12.6 h | |
| Wind | 15 km/h / 9 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 May
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.
Shoulder seasonan ordinary month(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 May
Recurring seasonal events, natural spectacles, closures and holidays — curated and sourced.
- Hazard
Arroyos in the streets
1 May – 15 Nov · usuallyFlood seasonThe city drains its downpours down the roads, and within minutes certain streets carry a current that will move a car. Traffic simply stops until it passes; locals know which corners not to be at. Source ↗
- Season
Wet season
MonsoonRisk22 rainy days and about 219 mm in the month — the real kind of rainy season, not afternoon showers.
from the climate normals
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Barranquilla in May — FAQ
- Is May a good time to visit Barranquilla?
- May in Barranquilla: hot, soaked, with muggy air — a gamble, with 22 rainy days. It ranks #8 of 12 months for Barranquilla on SeasonMap's comfort score (57/100).
- What is the weather like in Barranquilla in May?
- In May, Barranquilla averages a daily high of 29.8°C and a low of 26.5°C, with about 218.8 mm of rain over roughly 21.6 rainy days.
- What is the air quality in Barranquilla in May?
- Barranquilla has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 54 in May.