Carthage Weather & Climate: Best Time to Visit

Visitors to Carthage can expect significant temperature changes throughout the year. Average maximum daytime temperatures range from a very warm 31°C (88°F) in August, the warmest time of the year, to a moderate 16°C (61°F) during cooler months like February.

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

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Temperature ranges by month

Carthage typically sees modest rainfall throughout the year, with an average annual precipitation of 498 mm (20 in). Significant seasonal changes in precipitation occur throughout the year. In the wettest month, December it receives moderate rainfall, averaging 65 mm (2.6 in) of precipitation, recorded across 12 rainy days. In contrast, the driest month July brings less rainfall, with 1.8 mm (0.1 in) over a single rainy day. For more details, please visit our Carthage 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 Carthage. While July receives considerable daily sunshine with up to 11.9 hours, January marks the darkest time of the year, where sunshine is scarce with only 4.8 hours of sunlight per day.

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Monthly hours of sunshine

Daily hours of sunshine

The relative humidity is high throughout the year in Carthage.

The city experiences its highest humidity in December, reaching 77%. In July, the humidity drops to its lowest level at 62%. What does this mean? Read our detailed page on humidity levels for further details.

Relative humidity over the year