Barrancabermeja climate
Barrancabermeja (Colombia) has a tropical monsoon climate (Köppen Am). The average temperature over the year is 28 °C82 °F, and about 1,606 mm63 in of precipitation falls in an average year.
Temperature by month
Precipitation by month
Barrancabermeja climate table
| Month | High °C°F | Low °C°F | Mean °C°F | Precip. mmin |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 3290 | 2475 | 2883 | 532.1 |
| Feb | 3493 | 2476 | 2984 | 592.3 |
| Mar | 3392 | 2576 | 2984 | 1265.0 |
| Apr | 3188 | 2476 | 2882 | 1646.5 |
| May | 3087 | 2476 | 2781 | 1837.2 |
| Jun | 3188 | 2476 | 2882 | 1234.8 |
| Jul | 3289 | 2476 | 2882 | 1315.2 |
| Aug | 3289 | 2476 | 2883 | 1475.8 |
| Sep | 3188 | 2476 | 2882 | 1375.4 |
| Oct | 3086 | 2475 | 2780 | 2108.3 |
| Nov | 2985 | 2475 | 2780 | 1847.3 |
| Dec | 3187 | 2475 | 2781 | 893.5 |
| Year | 3493 | 2475 | 2882 | 1,60663 |
“Year” row: highest monthly high, lowest monthly low, annual mean and annual total.
| Month | Humid. | Cloud | Solar | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 78% | 46% | 5.4 | 11:45 |
| Feb | 73% | 51% | 5.5 | 11:53 |
| Mar | 76% | 69% | 5.1 | 12:04 |
| Apr | 84% | 81% | 4.8 | 12:16 |
| May | 86% | 85% | 4.9 | 12:26 |
| Jun | 84% | 80% | 5.1 | 12:32 |
| Jul | 81% | 77% | 5.3 | 12:30 |
| Aug | 80% | 77% | 5.3 | 12:21 |
| Sep | 83% | 80% | 5.2 | 12:09 |
| Oct | 87% | 81% | 4.8 | 11:57 |
| Nov | 88% | 74% | 4.6 | 11:47 |
| Dec | 84% | 57% | 4.9 | 11:43 |
Humid. = average relative humidity at 2 m; cloud = average cloud amount; solar = average daily solar energy reaching the ground in kWh/m² (all-sky); daylight in hours:minutes, calculated for the 15th of each month.
What the climate of Barrancabermeja is like
The warmest month is February, with an average high of 34 °C93 °F and a low of 24 °C76 °F. The coldest is November, when highs average 29 °C85 °F and lows 24 °C75 °F. Temperatures barely change through the year: the warmest and the coolest month differ by only 2.4 °C4.3 °F.
It is wet, with about 1,606 mm63 in of precipitation per year. The wettest three-month stretch is September–November, which brings 33% of the annual total. The wettest month is October (210 mm8.3 in), the driest is January (53 mm2.1 in).
Relative humidity ranges from 73% in February to 88% in November. The clearest skies (lowest average cloud amount, 46%) are typical of January. Average wind speed near the ground ranges from 0 km/h (0 mph) in March to 1 km/h (0 mph) in January.
Best time to visit Barrancabermeja
Based on these averages, the most comfortable months for sightseeing and outdoor activities are December–February: average highs of 31 °C87 °F to 34 °C93 °F with 53 mm2.1 in to 89 mm3.5 in of precipitation per month.
The most challenging month is October, which is very wet (210 mm8.3 in) and humid (87% relative humidity).
Comfort score: months are ranked by how close they come to an average high of 21–28 °C (70–82 °F), lows above 5 °C (41 °F), little precipitation and moderate humidity. The best-ranked months of each place are recommended, even where none meets all of these. These are general rules of thumb applied to long-term averages.
What to pack for Barrancabermeja
- Wetter months (April and May, August–November) — highs 2985 to 32 °C89 °F, lows around 24 °C75 °F, about 171 mm6.7 in of precipitation a month. Pack very light, breathable clothing, a sun hat and plenty of water and an umbrella or light rain jacket.
- Drier months (December–March, June and July) — highs 3187 to 34 °C93 °F, lows 2475 to 25 °C76 °F, about 97 mm3.8 in of precipitation a month. Pack very light, breathable clothing, a sun hat and plenty of water and an umbrella or light rain jacket.
How Barrancabermeja compares
Compared with Bucaramanga, about 81 km to the east, Barrancabermeja is on average 3.8 °C6.9 °F warmer and receives 29% more precipitation (1,606 mm63 in vs 1,246 mm49 in). The difference is largest in February (4.3 °C7.7 °F warmer).
Of the 48 places in Colombia covered by World Climates, Barrancabermeja is the 13th warmest by annual mean temperature and the 17th wettest by annual precipitation. See all of them on the Colombia climate page.
Places in other countries with the most similar temperature and rainfall pattern: Zamboanga (Philippines, Af), Jolo (Philippines, Af) and Colombo (Sri Lanka, Af).
Nearby places
- Bucaramanga 81 km · 24 °C75 °F · 1,246 mm49 in
- Piedecuesta 89 km · 24 °C75 °F · 1,246 mm49 in
- Ocaña 141 km · 22 °C72 °F · 1,010 mm40 in
- Cúcuta 176 km · 29 °C83 °F · 910 mm36 in
- Tunja 178 km · 12 °C54 °F · 1,787 mm70 in
- Sogamoso 181 km · 14 °C56 °F · 1,787 mm70 in
- Bello 205 km · 20 °C69 °F · 2,119 mm83 in
- Medellín 210 km · 21 °C69 °F · 2,271 mm89 in
Frequently asked questions
What is the warmest month in Barrancabermeja?
February is the warmest month in Barrancabermeja, with an average high of 34 °C (93 °F) and an average low of 24 °C (76 °F).
What is the coldest month in Barrancabermeja?
November is the coldest month, with an average high of 29 °C (85 °F) and an average low of 24 °C (75 °F).
When does it rain the most in Barrancabermeja?
October is the wettest month with about 210 mm (8.3 in) of precipitation; January is the driest with about 53 mm (2.1 in).
What is the best time to visit Barrancabermeja?
Judging by long-term averages, the most comfortable months are December–February.
About this data
All figures are 25-year averages (January 2001 – December 2025) from the NASA POWER project. Temperature, humidity, wind and precipitation come from the MERRA-2 reanalysis (precipitation is the bias-corrected MERRA-2 product), cloud and solar values from CERES satellite data. They describe a grid cell of roughly 50–70 km, not a single weather station, so they can differ from airport records — most of all on coasts, in mountains and for rainfall. Average highs and lows are the monthly mean temperature plus/minus half of the average daily temperature range. Counts of rainy days are not part of this dataset.
The grid cell’s average elevation is 391 m, while Barrancabermeja lies at about 83 m. Temperatures on this page were therefore adjusted by +2 °C3.6 °F using the standard lapse rate of 6.5 °C per 1,000 m.