Warm
Average highs sit around 32°C, giving warm days by monthly-average standards.
December verdict
Riohacha, Colombia in December
Weather score74Very good
Very good for holiday weather
Average highs sit around 32°C, giving warm days by monthly-average standards. Sunshine averages 6.6h per day, enough for a balanced month. Rainfall averages 51mm, which is relatively low for holiday planning.
December weather
Monthly averages
Temp
32°C
Rain
51mm
Sun
6.6h
Sea
27°C
Weather score
74
Very good
Seasonal climate calendar
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Trip feel
Drier
Rainfall averages 51mm, which is relatively low for holiday planning.
Some sun
Sunshine averages 6.6h per day, enough for a balanced 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
December32°C average high
December is cooler than the yearly average, which can make sightseeing feel gentler than in hotter months.
Warmest monthsMay to September
This stretch sets the upper range for average daytime heat.
Rain
December51mm average rain
December sits on the drier side of Riohacha's year, which helps with sightseeing and transfers.
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
December6.6 hours average sun
December is below Riohacha's yearly sunshine average, so bright-day planning is less reliable than in peak months.
Brightest monthsJune to August
This stretch has the strongest sunshine in the monthly averages.
Sea temperature
December27°C average sea
December 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
December74 weather score
December 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.
