Barranquilla or Riohacha: kitesurf comparison

Where to go, and when? Pick your month and put two or three destinations side by side.

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Over the year

BarranquillaRiohacha

In short

Barranquilla: 37% rideable days on average over the year. Riohacha: 67% rideable days on average over the year.

Riohacha wins 11 months out of 12 (Jan, Mar, Apr, May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep, Oct, Nov, Dec).

Best time for Barranquilla: January to March. Best time for Riohacha: December to July.

Windiest month for Barranquilla: February (94% rideable days, 16 kts when it blows, 27 °C). Windiest month for Riohacha: February (94% rideable days, 16 kts when it blows, 27 °C).

Rideable days month by month

MonthBarranquillaRiohacha
Jan87 %89 %
Feb94 %94 %
Mar89 %94 %
Apr59 %80 %
May19 %60 %
Jun5 %65 %
Jul17 %81 %
Aug6 %58 %
Sep0 %33 %
Oct2 %27 %
Nov9 %41 %
Dec57 %77 %

Frequently asked questions

Barranquilla or Riohacha: which one is windier?

Barranquilla: 37% rideable days on average over the year. Riohacha: 67% rideable days on average over the year. Riohacha wins 11 months out of 12 (Jan, Mar, Apr, May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep, Oct, Nov, Dec).

Barranquilla or Riohacha: when is the best kitesurf season?

Best time for Barranquilla: January to March. Best time for Riohacha: December to July. Windiest month for Barranquilla: February (94% rideable days, 16 kts when it blows, 27 °C). Windiest month for Riohacha: February (94% rideable days, 16 kts when it blows, 27 °C).

Barranquilla or Riohacha: which one is warmer?

Barranquilla: 28 °C average air temperature over the year and 27 °C in the water. Riohacha: 28 °C average air temperature over the year and 27 °C in the water.

Where to go in November ?

The windiest destinations of the month. Add the ones you like to the comparison.

Multi-year averages across all published spots of the destination. "When it blows": average wind on rideable days.