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Cartagena Climate by Month

Cartagena maintains a fairly consistent mild average temperature. It maintains fairly dry conditions year-round. Let’s explore the climate details in depth to provide you with a complete overview.

Average day and night temperature

The climate in Cartagena remains fairly constant, offering moderate temperatures throughout the year. On average, daytime temperatures range from a pleasant 21°C in January to a moderate 15°C in July. Nighttime temperatures can drop, with averages reaching 7°C in July.

The mean minimum and maximum temperatures throughout the year

Precipitation and rainy days

Cartagena tends toward drier weather patterns, receiving approximately 415 mm of rain per year. The seasons in Cartagena, bring significant changes in precipitation. The wettest month, June, receives high rainfall, with an average of 130 mm of precipitation. This rainfall is distributed across 4 rainy days.

In contrast, the driest month, January, experiences much less rainfall, totaling 0.9 mm over 2 rainy days. These distinct seasonal differences provide diverse experiences throughout the year.

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

Sunshine over the year

In Cartagena, summer days are longer and more sunny, with daily sunshine hours peaking at 9.3 hours in January. As the darker season arrives, the brightness of the sun becomes less. June sees a soft sun for only 2.7 hours per average day.

Monthly hours of sunshine

Data from: Valparaíso, Chile (56 KM, 34 Miles).

Daily hours of sunshine

Data from: Valparaíso, Chile (56 KM, 34 Miles).

The best time of year to visit Cartagena in Chile

During the months of January, February, March and December 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:
  • Does Cartagena have a dry season?
    Yes, the months of January, February, March, October, November and December are very dry.
  • Which is the warmest month in Cartagena?
    January has an average maximum temperature of 21°C and is the warmest month of the year.
  • Which is the coldest month in Cartagena?
    The coldest month is July with an average maximum temperature of 15°C.
  • Which is the wettest month in Cartagena?
    June tops the wettest month list with 130 mm of rainfall.
  • Which is the driest month in Cartagena?
    January is the driest month with 1 mm of precipitation.
  • Which is the sunniest month in Cartagena?
    January is the sunniest month with an average of 280 hours of sunshine.

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    Forecast for Cartagena

    Sun   Dec 15
    19°C | 11°C
    W 14 km/h
    almost clear and no rain

    almost clear and no rain

    Mon   Dec 16
    18°C | 10°C
    W 18 km/h
    almost clear and no rain

    almost clear and no rain

    Tue   Dec 17
    18°C | 10°C
    SW 22 km/h
    almost clear and no rain

    almost clear and no rain