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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


Those who love seasonal contrasts will appreciate Cartagena. Expect long, bright days with 355 hours in July and darker periods with just 171 hours in December. The total annual amount of sun is 2970 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine


Seasonal changes in sunshine hours are quite obvious 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.

Cartagena’s total hours of sunshine compared to other major cities

Cartagena enjoys an average of 2970 hours of sunshine annually. Let’s compare this with some popular tourist destinations:

The city of Rome, Italy, experiences 2470 hours of sunshine annually, adding to its charm as a year-round tourist destination.

Manchester, UK, experiences just around 1420 hours of sunshine annually.

Vancouver, Canada, receives approximately 1940 hours of sunshine annually.

In Brisbane, Australia, the annual sunshine averages 2999 hours, making it one of Australia’s sunniest cities.

Other climate information

September, Cartagena’s wettest month, receives 7.7 mm of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 27°C. During the driest month July you can expect a temperature of 29°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?

Thu   Jan 02
18°C | 6°C
S 2 m/s
clear and no rain

clear and no rain

Fri   Jan 03
17°C | 7°C
SW 2 m/s
clear and no rain

clear and no rain

Sat   Jan 04
18°C | 8°C
S 2 m/s
clear and no rain

clear and no rain

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