Hot
Average highs reach 35°C, so days can feel very hot.
Weather Guide
Riohacha, Colombia Average Monthly Weather
Weather score69Good annual avg
Best months: January, February, December
Across the year, average daytime temperatures are around 33°C, sunshine averages 6.9h per day, and rainfall totals about 1058mm. Sea temperatures average 27°C across the year.
Annual weather
Annual averages
Temp
33°C
Rain
1058mm
Annual total
Sun
6.9h
Sea
27°C
Weather score
69
Good avg
Seasonal climate calendar
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Trip feel
Drier
Rainfall averages 28mm, which is relatively low for holiday planning.
Bright
Sunshine averages 8.3h per day, so bright days are a strong part of the month.
Swimmable
Sea temperatures average 27°C, which can work for swimming but may feel fresh.
Map
Weather map
Compare Riohacha, Colombia with nearby places by weather score, rain, sun, temperature, and swim conditions.
Temperature
July35°C average high
July is one of Riohacha's hottest months, so shade and slower afternoons matter.
Warmest monthsMay to September
This stretch sets the upper range for average daytime heat.
Rain
July28mm average rain
July is one of Riohacha's driest months, making outdoor days easier to plan than in wetter parts of the year.
Driest monthsJanuary to April, June to August, and December
This is the drier part of the year, when outdoor plans usually need less weather flexibility.
Sun
July8.3 hours average sun
July is one of Riohacha's sunniest months, with some of the strongest bright-day conditions in the yearly averages.
Brightest monthsJune to August
This stretch has the strongest sunshine in the monthly averages.
Sea temperature
July27°C average sea
July is close to Riohacha's yearly sea-temperature average, so swimming comfort is fairly typical.
Warmest seaAugust to November
Sea temperatures are usually near 28°C in this stretch, so swimming comfort is at its strongest.
Weather score
July72 weather score
July scores above Riohacha's yearly average, so the overall weather mix is stronger than most months.
Best weather monthsJanuary to March, July, and December
These months have the strongest weather score in the monthly averages.
