La Guajira Department, Colombia
Pararirú
Pararirú is a locality in La Guajira Department, Colombia, close to the sea. The climate is classified as hot semi-arid (Köppen BSh), with little rain, large day–night swings and strong sunshine.
Now27°C
Best timeJan–Mar
Population–
Local time05:30
12.14° N, 71.25° WElevation 64 mUTC−5 · Colombia Standard Time
October: high / low28° / 26°
Rain this month114mm
Sea this month29°
Best timeJan–Mar
Best: Jan–Mar. Warmth, sunshine and dry days, month by month.
Pararirú at a glance
Sunrise · sunset05:38 · 17:2111 h 43 min of daylightThe moon tonightWaning gibbous76% · Moonrise 21:50Next holiday2 NovemberAll Saints' DayNext eclipse20 Feb 2027Penumbral lunar eclipse
Best time to visitJan–Mar
The months with the highest weather score
Warmest month29°C
Average high in September
Coolest month24°C
Average low in January
Wettest monthOctober
114 mm of rain
Driest monthMarch
11 mm of rain
Warmest sea29°C
October
Weather in Pararirú
Now and the next ten days. The 14 and 30-day outlooks are one click away.
27°C
Today hour by hourRain · wind 26 km/h · humidity 85%
Today30 Oct29°27°6.2 mm
Sat31 Oct29°26°6.3 mm
Sun1 Nov29°27°5.3 mm
Mon2 Nov28°25°5.6 mm
Tue3 Nov28°25°3.2 mm
Wed4 Nov27°24°4.9 mm
Thu5 Nov27°24°9.1 mm
Fri6 Nov27°24°9.8 mm
Sat7 Nov29°24°4.1 mm
When to go to Pararirú
Each month's weather score (warmth, sun, dry days) with its temperatures and rain.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Score | 87 | 90 | 89 | 77 | 62 | 60 | 73 | 59 | 43 | 44 | 52 | 83 |
| High | 26° | 26° | 27° | 27° | 28° | 28° | 28° | 29° | 29° | 28° | 27° | 27° |
| Low | 24° | 24° | 24° | 25° | 25° | 26° | 26° | 26° | 26° | 26° | 25° | 25° |
| Rain (mm) | 26 | 16 | 11 | 23 | 36 | 17 | 15 | 29 | 76 | 114 | 106 | 69 |
| Wet days | 4 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 7 | 8 | 4 | 9 | 14 | 20 | 16 | 4 |
| Sea | 26° | 26° | 26° | 26° | 27° | 27° | 27° | 28° | 29° | 29° | 28° | 27° |
What's on in Pararirú
Concerts, football matches, the public holidays ahead and the town's festivals through the year.
Wildlife in October
The birds and mammals of Colombia seen most this month, compared with the rest of their year.
The sky over Pararirú
Earthquakes around Pararirú
The last 30 days within 300 km, and the record since 1950.
Last 30 days0magnitude 2.5+ within 300 kmSince 19502magnitude 5+ within 150 kmSignificant earthquakes on record9within 300 km
Strongest nearby since 1950
5.3Urumaco 27 km ↑2001 · 128 km
5.1Santa Cruz de los Taques 102 km ←2006 · 34 km
Towns and villages around Pararirú
Each with its own page: weather, climate and the best time to visit.
Iyuto0.9 kmRanchería Anuwou1.7 kmShouua2.3 kmYotoü2.5 kmCiénaga2.7 kmRanchería Flor de Mejico3.2 kmRanchería Irruapá3.6 kmRanchería Irruahin4.1 kmGuarerpá4.2 kmRanchería Chirioliana4.2 kmSílira4.5 kmIrruarain4.6 kmRanchería Ichiwouru4.7 kmUrraichein5 kmFlor de Mayo5 kmNazareth5.1 kmSanta Rosa5.2 kmRanchería Urraichipa5.5 kmRanchería Parawaneleí5.5 kmRanchería San Andrés5.8 kmRanchería Jashirrop6.1 kmRanchería Buenavista6.6 kmArúatapay6.7 kmRanchería Tolomana7 kmJalalou7.2 kmKuarraru7.2 kmMajanariu7.2 kmColocanay7.4 kmSan Antonio7.5 kmRanchería Anchunnurú7.9 kmSanta Cruz8.3 kmSan Isidro8.3 kmArúachani8.4 kmUréutke8.5 kmIshúara8.5 kmMonterrey9.1 kmJaurama9.1 kmAtpatirro9.1 kmRanchería Jijipá9.3 kmMakúrraruhu9.7 kmKayúshpanau9.7 kmRanchería Ouremelu9.8 kmSekuorú9.9 kmRanchería Soupá10 kmKatays10 kmSarrútpana10 kmArpajaco10 kmRanchería Ssiyupá11 kmChamohu11 kmShaámaruhu11 kmRanchería Lanapaz11 kmSiki12 kmHuáttunaruhu12 kmCoushowen12 kmKarráipia12 kmTauairö12 kmKémirri12 kmKaátains12 kmJununtuy12 kmRanchería Hichipá12 kmSiapana12 kmRanchería Yoruma12 kmPuerto Estrella13 kmPaáshaca13 kmParena13 kmRanchería Winkou13 kmMaráintuhu13 kmJaratu14 kmJuríuohu14 kmJasáishiuohu14 kmSan Benito14 kmChemerrain14 kmRanchería Santa Fé de Siapana14 kmPerruohu14 kmRuáyapuy14 kmMaásimay14 kmSierra Maestra14 kmJeren15 kmPunta Espada15 kmErrumahana15 km
Places near Pararirú
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Pararirú?
Based on 30-year climate normals, January, February and March offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Pararirú.
What is the hottest month in Pararirú?
September is the warmest month, with average highs of 29°C and lows of 26°C.
What is the coldest month in Pararirú?
January is the coldest month, with average highs of 26°C and lows of 24°C.
What is the rainiest month in Pararirú?
October is the wettest month with about 114 mm of precipitation on 20 wet days.
How warm is the sea near Pararirú?
The sea is warmest in October at about 29°C and coolest in February at about 26°C.