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When is the best time to visit Cartagena?
In general the best time to visit Cartagena is probably February, when the weather is usually great. The hottest months are January, February, March, while the coldest months are September, October, November.
Depending on the activities you want to experience, you may choose different months to visit:
- The best time for a sunbathing holiday is January, February, March. Average maximum temperatures are up to +33°C in February and it has 12 sunny days on average.
- In general, it’s pleasant to walk and do outdoor activities during January - December.
- If you want to avoid wet weather, then your choice is September, October, November with the lowest chance of rain.
Average weather in Cartagena in different months
This is the average weather in Cartagena for each month based on historic data:
January, February, March, December usually has good weather. Average maximum temperature reaches +33°C during February.
In April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November the weather is average. Expect around 188 rainy days, and the precipitation amounts to approximately 244 mm in October.
Climate in Cartagena
Here is the detailed breakdown of the climate in Cartagena for each month:
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maximum Temperature | |||||||||||
| +36°C | +37°C | +38°C | +38°C | +36°C | +38°C | +39°C | +37°C | +35°C | +34°C | +34°C | +36°C |
| Average Maximum Temperature | |||||||||||
| +32°C | +33°C | +32°C | +31°C | +31°C | +31°C | +31°C | +31°C | +30°C | +30°C | +30°C | +31°C |
| Minimum Temperature | |||||||||||
| +23°C | +23°C | +23°C | +24°C | +24°C | +24°C | +23°C | +24°C | +23°C | +23°C | +23°C | +23°C |
| Avg. water temperature | |||||||||||
| - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Humidity, % | |||||||||||
| 78 | 76 | 77 | 82 | 86 | 86 | 86 | 86 | 87 | 87 | 86 | 83 |
| Rain, mm | |||||||||||
| 7 | 6 | 15 | 64 | 153 | 161 | 139 | 170 | 185 | 244 | 174 | 48 |
| Snow, mm | |||||||||||
| 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Average wind speed, m/s | |||||||||||
| 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 3 |
| Sunny Days | |||||||||||
| 17 | 12 | 9 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 8 |
| Cloud Days | |||||||||||
| 7 | 8 | 9 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 5 |
| Rainy Days | |||||||||||
| 7 | 7 | 13 | 23 | 25 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 22 | 24 | 25 | 17 |
| Snowy Days | |||||||||||
| 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Average Temperature
Here are the average maximum and minimum temperatures in Cartagena during the whole year:
The hottest month in Cartagena is February with average maximum temperature going up to +33°C. The coldest month is September with the lowest temperatures of +26°C.
Humidity
The temperature feels different depending on humidity. Here is how humidity in Cartagena looks throughout the year, in %:
The most humid month in Cartagena is October with average humidity going up to 87%. The least humid month is February with an average humidity of 76%.
Rain
Amount of rainfall in mm. in Cartagena during the whole year based on historical data:
The sunniest and driest month is February with approximately 12 sunny days and a total precipitation of around 6 mm. The rainiest and wettest month is October with approximately 24 rainy days and 244 mm of total precipitation.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions about the weather in Cartagena:
What is the hottest month in Cartagena?
The hottest month in Cartagena is February with average maximum temperature of +33°C.
What is the coldest month in Cartagena?
The coldest month in Cartagena is September with minimum temperatures of +26°C.
Is Cartagena worth visiting in winter?
If you are planning to visit Cartagena in winter you can expect pretty good weather. The best month is February with +33°C and 12 sunny days.
When does it rain the least in Cartagena?
if you're looking to visit Cartagena when it rains the least, you should plan your trip for October, September, November. During this time, rainfall is rare with the driest month being February with only 6 mm of rain.
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Monthly weather in Cartagena
Source of the data
For this page, we’ve looked at the typical weather in Cartagena, based on historical hourly weather data from January 1, 1979, to December 31, 2023.
For past dates, we show actual recorded data at the location at that time. Forecasts are based on recorded weather during that day of the year, averaged over the total years for which we have records (unless stated otherwise). The daily temperature is the highest recorded temperature in the shadow during that day.