Cartago Temperatures: Monthly Averages and Year-Round Insights
On this page, we’ll explore Cartago’s temperature statistics in detail, including day and night variations and monthly averages. We’ll also compare the annual temperature to other cities in Colombia.
Monthly Temperature Averages
With minimal seasonal shifts, Cartago experiences a constant climate year-round. Typically, maximum daytime temperatures range from a warm 26°C in February to a warm 26°C in the coolest month, September. Nights are cooler, with temperatures generally dropping to 17°C, particularly during the colder months.
The chart below illustrates the average maximum day and minimum night temperatures in Cartago by month:
The minimum temperature is often recorded between 4 AM and 6 AM, while the highest temperature is usually reached at 3 PM. During this time the sun's heating effect is the strongest.
The chart below shows the average temperature throughout the year:
February, the city’s warmest month, also receives about 577 mm of rainfall spread over roughly 12 days. For more information, please visit our Cartago Precipitation page.
Annual Temperatures in Colombia Compared
The map below shows the annual temperature across Colombia. You can also select the different months in case you are interested in a specific month.
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Cartago Temperatures Compared World Wide
Cartago’s average annual maximum temperature is 26°C. Let’s compare this with some popular tourist destinations:
In Lisbon, Portugal, the average annual temperature is 21°C, offering warm summers and mild, rainy winters.
Interlaken, Switzerland, the average annual temperature is significantly lower at 8°C, with mild summers and very cold winters.
Chicago, USA, has a significant seasonal range, with an average annual temperature of 15°C.
In Tokyo, Japan, the average annual temperature is 21°C, expect warmer summers and milder winters than Amsterdam.
How are these Temperatures Measured?
Generally, temperature data depicting climate is usually given over a 30-year average in order to reduce short-term fluctuations and reveal better long-term trends in climate conditions.
This temperature data is taken from land-based thermometers, ocean buoys, ships, and satellites. These measurements are transmitted to weather stations and climate centers around the globe where they are processed, averaged, and analyzed in order to monitor the trends and create climate models.
Temperatures in the Mountains
Although not all regions have mountains, elevated areas exhibit distinct temperature variations.
- Sun Exposure: Sunlit slopes tend to be warmer, while shaded areas remain cooler.
- Altitude Effects: Temperatures drop by approximately 6°C for every 1,000 meters of elevation, creating distinct microclimates.
For more detailed information about Cartago’s weather, including monthly rainfall, sunshine hours, and humidity levels, visit our Cartago climate page.
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