Cartagena Weather & Climate: Best Time to Visit

The climate in Cartagena remains fairly constant, offering moderate temperatures throughout the year. On average, daytime temperatures range from a pleasant 21°C (70°F) in January to a moderate 15°C (59°F) in July.

Nighttime temperatures range from 14°C (57°F) in January to 7°C (45°F) in July.

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Temperature ranges by month

Cartagena tends toward drier weather patterns, receiving approximately 415 mm (16 in) 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 (5.1 in) of precipitation. This rainfall is distributed across 4 rainy days.

In contrast, the driest month, January, experiences much less rainfall, totaling 0.9 mm (0.04 in) over 2 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

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.

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Monthly hours of sunshine

Daily hours of sunshine

The relative humidity is high throughout the year in Cartagena.

The city experiences its highest humidity in May, reaching 80%. In November, the humidity drops to its lowest level at 70%. What does this mean? Read our detailed page on humidity levels for further details.

Relative humidity over the year