Climate normals · 1970–2000
Riohacha Climate
Riohacha is a city in Colombia (17) with a population of about 188,014. Its average annual temperature is 28.7°C (84°F), with roughly 819 mm of rain per year.
28.7°C
Avg Temp
819
Precip (mm/yr)
Jul
Hottest Month
Jan
Coldest Month
Riohacha Climate
Riohacha has an average annual temperature of 28.7°C (84°F) and receives about 819 mm of precipitation per year. The warmest month is July and the coldest is January. Figures are 1970–2000 climate normals.
28.7°C
Avg Temp
819
Precip (mm/yr)
Jul
Hottest Month
Jan
Coldest Month
| Month | Avg (°C/°F) | Precip |
|---|---|---|
| January | 28° / 82° | 11 mm |
| February | 28° / 82° | 8 mm |
| March | 28° / 83° | 6 mm |
| April | 28° / 83° | 44 mm |
| May | 29° / 85° | 109 mm |
| June | 30° / 86° | 69 mm |
| July | 30° / 87° | 33 mm |
| August | 30° / 86° | 72 mm |
| September | 29° / 84° | 123 mm |
| October | 28° / 83° | 186 mm |
| November | 28° / 82° | 120 mm |
| December | 28° / 82° | 38 mm |
1970–2000 normals from WorldClim 2.1 (~9 km grid). Precipitation can be less precise near mountains or coastlines, where rainfall varies sharply over short distances.
Best time to visit Riohacha
The most comfortable months to visit Riohacha are typically January, February and March, when temperatures are mildest and rainfall is relatively low. The hottest month is July (around 35°C high). The coldest is January (near 23°C low). October is usually the wettest month.
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Frequently Asked Questions
The most comfortable months to visit Riohacha are typically January, February and March, when temperatures are mildest and rainfall is relatively low (1970–2000 climate normals).
Riohacha, Colombia has an average annual temperature of 28.7°C and about 819 mm of precipitation per year. The warmest month is July and the coldest is January.
In July, the hottest month, daily highs in Riohacha average about 35°C (95°F).
Monthly climate normals (1970–2000) sampled from WorldClim 2.1 at ~9 km resolution. Humidity derived from vapor pressure. City coordinates and population from GeoNames.