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Cartagena Weather in May

May is one of the perfect months to visit Cartagena, with daytime temperatures of 23°C (73°F) and lows of 17°C (63°F) at night. Some rainfall is typical for this time of year.

Rainfall in Cartagena in May

This month experiences about 8 days of rain according to historical data, averaging 19 mm (0.7 in). A fairly balanced picture this month, some wet days but nothing too extreme in terms of intensity.

Temperature in Cartagena in May

The temperature in Cartagena in May is perfect. Daytime highs reach 23°C (73°F), with nights dropping to 17°C (63°F). This gives the month a fairly typical daily rhythm, with warmer afternoons and more comfortable nights. With overnight lows of 17°C (63°F), evenings can feel noticeably cooler than the daytime. An extra layer is a good idea, though the cool air makes for a good night's sleep.

Sunshine in Cartagena in May

Enjoy a sunny month with about 291 hours of sunshine, the clear skies make Cartagena even more beautiful.

If you favor pleasant temperatures and minimal rainfall, May is one of the best months to visit Cartagena.

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Cartagena Temperature in May

Min TemperatureMin Temperature 17°C (63°F)  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 23°C (73°F)  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 28%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 19 mm (0.7 in)  
Rainy daysRainy days 8 days  
HumidityHumidity 52% *  
SunshineSunshine 291 hours *  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine *  
* Data from: Murcia, Spain (42 KM, 26 Miles).

Best Places in Spain in May

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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 (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).

What to Wear in Cartagena in May

Pleasant temperatures in May mean you can pack light but flexibel pieces. Think cotton t-shirts, comfortable walking shorts, and one warmer layer for evenings. A light sweater or denim jacket works well. With minimal rainfall expected, you can leave the rain gear at home. And with plenty of sunshine hours, don’t forget sunglasses, sunscreen, and maybe a sun hat.

What To Do in Cartagena in May

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

Cycling
10/10
Walking
10/10
Barbeque
9/10
Camping
10/10
Outdoor sports
10/10

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