Cartagena weather in December (Bolivar, Colombia)

How's the weather trend in Cartagena as December approaches? Find out what kind of weather to expect during this month.

Temperatures

The typical weather for December in Cartagena includes very high temperatures and moderate rainfall. Daytime temperatures generally settle around 31°C, while nighttime can see a dip to about 26°C. While these temperatures are averages, expect some days to be hotter. Choose light, airy clothing to handle the warmth effectively.

Precipitation

Cartagena in December usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 67 mm for the month. Historically, approximately 3 days this month are expected to have rain.

Average sunshine

Expect sunny days throughout the month, with an estimated 242 hours of sunshine. Making it a pleasant time to visit Cartagena.

If your ideal day consists of dry skies and moderate temperatures January, February and March generally stand out with the best circumstances. While September, October and November tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Cartagena climate page with graphs.

 

Cartagena, monthly averages in December

Min Temperature 26°C  

Max Temperature 31°C  

Chance of Rain 11%  

Precipitation 67 mm  

Rainy days 3 days  

Humidity 82%  

Sunshine 242 hours  

Percentage Sunshine 68%  

Where to go in Colombia in December

Find out more about the weather in Colombia and which places have the best travel conditions in this month.

Weather conditions Weather

Temperatures

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Legend perfect weather pleasant tolerable unpleasant poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C and 29°C and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm a month).

So, what should you wear in this month?

It's going to be warm! Consider airy clothing, t-shirts, and other summer clothes. Shorts for men made of cotton or linen are good options for staying cool.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do.

Swimming

9/10

Cycling

8/10

Walking

8/10

Camping

7/10

Outdoor sports

8/10

Interested in more climate information?

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