When is the best time to go to Riohacha?

When is the best time to go to Riohacha? Here's some information to help you in your decision:

  • The best months for good weather in Riohacha are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, November and December
  • On average, it is hot all year round
  • The rainiest months are September, October and November
  • The best months for swimming are January, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December


Annual weather in Riohacha

To get all the information about the climate and weather in Riohacha for a specific month, scroll down below the table and choose a month from the tabs.

Month
January 77°F/88°F
1.3in
February 77°F/88°F
0.6in
March 79°F/88°F
3in
April 81°F/90°F
5in
May 81°F/90°F
8in
June 83°F/92°F
4.4in
July 81°F/92°F
3.7in
August 83°F/92°F
7.8in
September 83°F/90°F
10in
October 81°F/90°F
10.9in
November 79°F/88°F
9.3in
December 79°F/88°F
5.7in

Weather detail month by month in Riohacha




Weather and climate in Riohacha

Riohacha enjoys a tropical savanna climate (with dry winter) in accordance with the Köppen-Geiger classification. The yearly average maximum temperature in Riohacha is 90°F (ranging from 88°F in january to 92°F in july). Annual rainfall is 69.5in, with a minimum of 0.6in in february and a maximum of 10.9in in october.
  • Between january and march the climate is favorable. By early evening, the temperature averages 83°F and it rains about 13% of the time in march.
  • Between the months of april and may the climate is okay. The temperature rises to 90°F.
  • From june to october the climate is unfavorable. At lunchtime, it's 90°F in average and it rains about 46% of the time in october.
  • From november to december the climate is just OK. It is for example 88°F as maximum temperature in december and, in december, 7 days of rain are expected.


Charts: temperature and rainfall in Riohacha

In the charts below, you can see the following seasonal norms for the city of Riohacha: the minimum and maximum outdoor temperature, the risk and amount of monthly rainfall, daily average sunshine, sea temperature, and relative humidity for each month of the year.

Outside temperature

Precipitation (rainfall)

Daily sunshine hours

Sea temperature

Humidity


Peak visitor numbers and tourist seasons in Riohacha

Find out when Riohacha has its high tourist season (the period when the influx of tourists is highest) and off-peak tourist season using our data and figures.

Tourist seasons in Riohacha

  • Very low season in Riohacha
    The months with the lowest number of tourists are: February, April, May, September and October.
  • Low season in Riohacha
    The months with low numbers of tourists are: March, June, July, August and November.
  • High season in Riohacha
    The number of visitors to Riohacha is high in: January.
  • Peak season in Riohacha
    The largest number of tourists visiting Riohacha is during: December.

Figure: Visitor index for Riohacha month by month



Best time for low prices in Riohacha

Average prices of hotels in Riohacha month by month

Generally, November is the month with the lowest hotel prices in Riohacha. So this is a great time to save on your holiday! In contrast, January is statistically the most expensive month of the year for hotels.

Find the best price for your hotel room


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