Cartagena Weather & Climate: Best Time to Visit

Visitors to Cartagena can expect significant temperature changes throughout the year. Average maximum daytime temperatures range from a comfortable 29°C (84°F) in August, the warmest time of the year, to a moderate 17°C (63°F) during cooler months like January.

At night, you can expect temperatures ranging from 24°C (75°F) in August to around 10°C (50°F) during January.

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Temperature ranges by month

Cartagena's climate is marked by below-average rainfall, accumulating 291 mm (11 in) of precipitation yearly. Significant seasonal changes in precipitation occur throughout the year. In the wettest month, September it receives moderate rainfall, averaging 38 mm (1.5 in) of precipitation, recorded across 5 rainy days. In contrast, the driest month July brings less rainfall, with 2.2 mm (0.1 in) over 3 rainy days. 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

Seasonal changes in sunshine hours are quite dramatic in Cartagena. While July receives considerable daily sunshine with up to 11.8 hours, December marks the darkest time of the year, where sunshine is scarce with only 5.7 hours of sunlight per day.

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Monthly hours of sunshine

Daily hours of sunshine

The relative humidity is moderate throughout the year in Cartagena.

The city experiences its highest humidity in December, reaching 68%. In June, the humidity drops to its lowest level at 49%. What does this mean? Read our detailed page on humidity levels for further details.

Relative humidity over the year