Cartagena Climate by Month
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 day and 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 averages reaching 25°C in January.
The mean minimum and maximum temperatures throughout the year
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.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.Monthly hours of sunshine
Daily hours of sunshine
Daily percentage of sunshine
Average humidity
The relative humidity is high throughout the year in Cartagena.
Relative humidity over the year
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:
Yes, the months of January and February are very dry.
February has an average maximum temperature of 32°C and is the hottest month of the year.
The coolest month is January with an average maximum temperature of 30°C.
October tops the wettest month list with 270 mm of rainfall.
February is the driest month with 9 mm of precipitation.
January is the sunniest month with an average of 270 hours of sunshine.
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