Average Monthly Sunshine in Cartagena
The graphs on this page shows the average number of hours per month and per day that Cartagena receives direct sunlight. The numbers are calculated over a 30-year period to provide a reliable average.
Monthly hours of sunshine
While the amount of sunshine in Cartagena changes moderately throughout the year, the annual total remains impressive at around 2524 hours. Expect slightly brighter days in January and a subtle dip in October.
Daily hours of sunshine
This means you will experience moderate variation in sunshine hours throughout the year. With 9.0 hours daily sunshine in January, it dips to 5.7 hours in October.
Cartagena’s total hours of sunshine compared to other major cities
Cartagena enjoys an average of 2524 hours of sunshine annually. Let’s compare this with some popular tourist destinations:
In Barcelona, Spain, there are 2530 hours of sunshine annually and is a city that can be visited year-round.
Manchester, UK, experiences just around 1420 hours of sunshine annually.
The climate in San Francisco, USA, includes 3072 hours of sunshine annually, thanks to its mild coastal weather.
In Brisbane, Australia, the annual sunshine averages 2999 hours, making it one of Australia’s sunniest cities.
Other climate information
October, Cartagena’s wettest month, receives 9 mm of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 30°C. During the driest month February you can expect a temperature of 32°C.
For more detailed insights into the city’s temperatures, check out our Temperature page. To explore more about precipitation patterns, visit our Cartagena Precipitation page.
Forecast: is it sunny in Cartagena?
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