Cartagena Weather and Climate: A Comprehensive Guide
The temperature in Cartagena can vary quite a bit throughout the year.
Temperatures can be warm during the warmest months,
and mild during the cooler months.
Cartagena has a dry climate with relatively low precipitation levels.
Let's now guide you through the climate details for a complete overview.
Average maximum day and minimum night temperature
Visitors to Cartagena can expect significant temperature changes throughout the year. Average maximum daytime temperatures range from a comfortable 29°C in August, the warmest time of the year, to a moderate 17°C during cooler months like January.
At night, temperatures typically drop to an average of around 10°C during these months. Check out our detailed temperature page for more information.Temperature ranges by month
Precipitation and rainy days
Cartagena's climate is marked by below-average rainfall, accumulating 291 mm of precipitation yearly. Significant seasonal changes in precipitation occur throughout the year. During the wetter season, September receives moderate rainfall, averaging 38 mm of precipitation, recorded across 5 rainy days. In contrast, the drier season, July brings less rainfall, with 2.2 mm 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
Sunshine over the year
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. Visit our detailed sunshine hours page for more information.Monthly hours of sunshine
Daily hours of sunshine
Average humidity
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%. Explore our detailed page on humidity levels for further details.
Relative humidity over the year
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The best time of year to visit Cartagena in Spain
During the months of May, June and October you are most likely to experience good weather with pleasant average temperatures that fall between 20°C and 26°C.Other facts from our historical weather data:
The hottest season / summer takes place in June, July, August and September.
Yes, the months of May, June, July and August are very dry.
August has an average maximum temperature of 29°C and is the warmest month of the year.
The coldest month is January with an average maximum temperature of 17°C.
September tops the wettest month list with 38 mm of rainfall.
July is the driest month with 2 mm of precipitation.
July is the sunniest month with an average of 355 hours of sunshine.
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