Cartagena Weather & Climate: Best Time to Visit

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 (90°F) in February to a very warm 30°C (86°F) in January.

Nighttime temperatures range from 26°C (79°F) in February to 25°C (77°F) in January.

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Temperature ranges by month

Cartagena has a relatively rainy climate with high precipitation levels, averaging 1562 mm (61 in) 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 (11 in) of precipitation. This rainfall is distributed across 16 rainy days.

In contrast, the driest month, February, experiences much less rainfall, totaling 9 mm (0.4 in) 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

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.

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Monthly hours of sunshine

Daily hours of sunshine

Daily percentage of sunshine

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