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Cartagena Climate by Month

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 day and night temperature

Visitors to Cartagena can expect significant temperature changes throughout the year. Average 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 average around 10°C during these months.

The mean minimum and maximum temperatures throughout the year

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.

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

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.

Monthly hours of sunshine

Data from: Murcia, Spain (42 KM, 26 Miles).

Daily hours of sunshine

Data from: Murcia, Spain (42 KM, 26 Miles).

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:
  • When is summer in Cartagena?
    The hottest season / summer takes place in June, July, August and September.
  • Does Cartagena have a dry season?
    Yes, the months of May, June, July and August are very dry.
  • Which is the warmest month in Cartagena?
    August has an average maximum temperature of 29°C and is the warmest month of the year.
  • Which is the coldest month in Cartagena?
    The coldest month is January with an average maximum temperature of 17°C.
  • Which is the wettest month in Cartagena?
    September tops the wettest month list with 38 mm of rainfall.
  • Which is the driest month in Cartagena?
    July is the driest month with 2 mm of precipitation.
  • Which is the sunniest month in Cartagena?
    July is the sunniest month with an average of 355 hours of sunshine.

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    Forecast for Cartagena

    Thu   Nov 21
    24°C | 14°C
    SW 11 km/h
    almost clear and no rain

    almost clear and no rain

    Fri   Nov 22
    22°C | 13°C
    SW 7 km/h
    almost clear and no rain

    almost clear and no rain

    Sat   Nov 23
    21°C | 14°C
    E 7 km/h
    0.3 mm
    broken clouds and  chance of slight rain

    broken clouds and chance of slight rain