When to visit
Riohacha?

Discover the best time of year, based on historical climate, temperature, and precipitation.

Riohacha
La Guajira Department · Colombia

The best weather in Riohacha is from January, February, December, but considering flight prices and crowds, the best months to visit are January, February, March.consistent weather climate

Climate score
June
61

Good climate

Hot & rainy

Temperature
26–34°C
Hot nights — A/C advised
Feels like
29–38°C
Muggy
Precipitation
103mm
Moderate rain · 12 days
Sunshine
8.6h
Mostly cloudy
Humidity (%)
72%
Muggy
Annual Climate Analysis
Temperature, Rain & Feels Like
Rain
Actual Temp
Feels Like
20°30°40°50°JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Tourist Crowds
Monthly visitor flow
36
Low season
050100JanFebMarAprMayJun36JulAugSepOctNovDec
Monthly Overview
Score858378685961675748456180
ClimateHot & dryHot & dryHot & dryHot & dryHot & rainyHot & rainyHot & dryHot & rainyHot & rainyHot & rainyHot & rainyHot & dry
Temperature24–33°C24–33°C24–34°C25–34°C26–34°C26–34°C26–35°C26–34°C25–33°C24–32°C24–31°C24–32°C
Feels like26–34°C26–34°C27–35°C28–37°C30–39°C29–38°C30–38°C30–39°C30–39°C29–38°C28–36°C27–34°C
Precipitation17mm
5 days
20mm
6 days
22mm
8 days
64mm
11 days
102mm
12 days
103mm
12 days
49mm
8 days
124mm
14 days
169mm
17 days
210mm
20 days
156mm
18 days
26mm
9 days
Sunshine11.2h
☀︎ 97%
11.4h
☀︎ 97%
11.5h
☀︎ 95%
8.6h
☀︎ 69%
7.9h
☀︎ 62%
8.6h
☀︎ 67%
10.2h
☀︎ 80%
9.5h
☀︎ 76%
7.5h
☀︎ 62%
7.8h
☀︎ 66%
7.6h
☀︎ 66%
10.8h
☀︎ 94%
WindE · 27 km/hE · 28 km/hE · 27 km/hE · 24 km/hE · 21 km/hE · 23 km/hE · 25 km/hE · 21 km/hE · 17 km/hE · 16 km/hE · 18 km/hE · 24 km/h
Humidity (%)68%66%66%69%72%72%66%74%81%83%82%74%
Day length11.5h11.8h12.1h12.4h12.7h12.8h12.7h12.5h12.2h11.9h11.6h11.5h
Tourist CrowdsShoulder seasonLow seasonLow seasonLow seasonLow seasonLow seasonLow seasonLow seasonLow seasonLow seasonShoulder seasonHigh season

Frequently asked questions

What is the best time to visit Riohacha?

The best weather in Riohacha is from January, February, December, but considering flight prices and crowds, the best months to visit are February, March, January (24–34 °C).

What is the weather like in Riohacha?

Riohacha has a Tropical climate with an overall score of 6.6/10. Annual temperatures range from 24 °C to 35 °C.

What is the hottest month in Riohacha?

The hottest month in Riohacha is July, with average highs of 35 °C and lows of 26 °C.

What is the rainiest month in Riohacha?

The rainiest month in Riohacha is October, with an average of 210 mm of precipitation.

When is peak season in Riohacha?

Peak season in Riohacha is December. This is the most popular period, with the highest tourism levels and prices.

When is shoulder season in Riohacha?

Shoulder season in Riohacha falls in January, November. It offers a good balance of decent weather and lower prices compared to peak season.