Climate in Riohacha, Colombia

Riohacha, Colombia has a tropical climate. The annual average temperature is about 26.1°C and the city receives roughly 1501 mm of precipitation across 134 rainy days a year, with around 1300 hours of sunshine. The warmest month is Jul (highs near 31.1°C) and the coldest is Jan (lows near 21.1°C). These are deterministic, latitude- and region-based planning estimates — not a forecast or measured station data; check current conditions with an official meteorological service before travel.

Data year 2025; last updated 2026-05-16.

Riohacha is classified as Tropical. This reflects its annual temperature range and the seasonal pattern of its rainfall.

Riohacha receives about 1501 mm of precipitation a year over roughly 134 rainy days. The wettest month is Oct and the driest is Feb.

Riohacha sees an estimated 1300 hours of sunshine a year, concentrated in the warmer months around Jul.

By temperature and rainfall, the most comfortable months in Riohacha are Jan, Feb, Dec. Conditions vary year to year — verify with a current forecast before booking.

Riohacha has a climate comfort score of 65/100, a comfortable year-round climate by this measure. The score weights mild temperatures most, then rainfall balance, sunshine, low seasonality, and the absence of extreme winter cold or summer heat.