About Riohacha, La Guajira Department's Climate & Weather History

With a population of around 188,000, Riohacha sits in La Guajira Department, Colombia. The city operates in the America/Bogota time zone.

In 2025, Riohacha recorded an average annual temperature of 84°F. The hottest temperatures reached 101°F in September; the coolest were 71°F in January. Total precipitation for the year was 39 inches, with the wettest month being October.