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Cartagena Weather and Climate: A Comprehensive Guide

Cartagena has a tropical climate with a wet and dry period. Rainy season is from May until June and another rainy period from October to November. The weather tends to be warm throughout the year. From January until March it is extremely dry.

Average maximum day and minimum night temperature

The temperature in Cartagena remains steady throughout the year, providing a consistently very warm climate. On average, daytime temperatures range from a very warm 32°C in February to a very warm 30°C in January.

Nighttime temperatures can drop, with average lows reaching 25°C in January. Check out our detailed temperature page for more information.

Temperature ranges by month

Precipitation and rainy days

Cartagena has a relatively rainy climate with high precipitation levels, averaging 1562 mm of rainfall annually. The seasons in Cartagena, bring significant changes in precipitation. The wettest month, October, receives heavy rainfall, with an average of 270 mm of precipitation. This rainfall is distributed across 16 rainy days.

In contrast, the driest month, February, experiences much less rainfall, totaling 9 mm over 0 rainy days. These distinct seasonal differences provide diverse experiences throughout the year. For more details, please visit our Cartagena Precipitation page.

The mean monthly precipitation over the year, including rain, hail and snow

The average number of days each month with precipitation

Sunshine over the year

Cartagena enjoys sunny spells year-round. January sees up to 9.0 hours of daily sunshine, perfect for a sunny trip. October, the least sunny month, still offers a generous 5.7 hours of sun despite this cloudier time of the year. Visit our detailed sunshine hours page for more information.

Monthly hours of sunshine

Daily hours of sunshine

Daily percentage of sunshine

Average humidity

The city experiences its highest humidity in October, reaching 83%. In February, the humidity drops to its lowest level at 79%. What does this mean? Read our detailed page on humidity levels for further details.

Relative humidity over the year

Forecast for Cartagena

Tue   Jan 14
32°C | 24°C
N 7 m/s
broken clouds and no rain

broken clouds and no rain

hourly forecast
Wed   Jan 15
32°C | 25°C
N 6 m/s
clear and no rain

clear and no rain

hourly forecast
Thu   Jan 16
32°C | 24°C
N 6 m/s
almost clear and no rain

almost clear and no rain

hourly forecast
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The best time of year to visit Cartagena in Colombia

Cartagena has high temperatures year round ranging between 30°C and 32°C.
The best time to visit is during the drier months: January, February and March.

Other facts from our historical weather data:
  • Does Cartagena have a dry season?
    Yes, the months of January and February are very dry.
  • Which is the hottest month in Cartagena?
    February has an average maximum temperature of 32°C and is the hottest month of the year.
  • Which is the coolest month in Cartagena?
    The coolest month is January with an average maximum temperature of 30°C.
  • Which is the wettest month in Cartagena?
    October tops the wettest month list with 270 mm of rainfall.
  • Which is the driest month in Cartagena?
    February is the driest month with 9 mm of precipitation.
  • Which is the sunniest month in Cartagena?
    January is the sunniest month with an average of 270 hours of sunshine.

    • No idea where to travel to this year? We have a tool that recommends destinations based on your ideal conditions. Find out where to go with our weather planner.

     

     


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