Contents
- The best time to visit Cartagena
- Weather in January
- Weather in February
- Weather in March
- Weather in April
- Weather in May
- Weather in June
- Weather in July
- Weather in August
- Weather in September
- Weather in October
- Weather in November
- Weather in December
- Frequently asked questions
- Average temperature
- Average pressure
- Average wind speed
- Average humidity
- Average rainfall
- Average rainfall days
- Average sea temperature
- Average daylight
- Average sunshine
- Average sunshine days
- Average UV index
- Average cloud cover
- Average visibility
The Chiva Rumbera buildings and a skyscape of the city of Cartagena, Colombia
The best time to visit Cartagena
The best months for a swim in Cartagena, Colombia, are January and February, with a perfect temperature - varying between 25°C (77°F) and 29°C (84.2°F), and scarce rainfall.
Weather in January
January, like December, is another tropical winter month in Cartagena, Colombia, with an average temperature varying between 25.8°C (78.4°F) and 30.8°C (87.4°F). The ideal sea water temperature of 27.8°C (82°F) and only 3.7 rainfall days, with 4mm (0.16") of accumulated rainfall, makes January the best time for swimming and other water activities. Weather in January »
Weather in February
The last month of the winter, February, is another tropical month in Cartagena, Colombia, with temperature in the range of an average low of 26.1°C (79°F) and an average high of 31.1°C (88°F). The perfect water temperature of 27.3°C (81.1°F) with 3mm (0.12") of accumulated rainfall and only 2.6 rainfall days, makes February a great period for swimming and other water activities. Weather in February »
Weather in March
March, the first month of the spring in Cartagena, is still a hot month, with an average temperature varying between 26.1°C (79°F) and 31°C (87.8°F). In Cartagena, the average high-temperature in March is relatively the same as in February - a still hot 31°C (87.8°F). Weather in March »
Weather in April
April, the same as March, in Cartagena, Colombia, is a hot spring month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 26.8°C (80.2°F) and 31°C (87.8°F). In April, the average high-temperature remains equal as in March - a still hot 31°C (87.8°F). Weather in April »
Weather in May
May, the last month of the spring in Cartagena, is another tropical month, with an average temperature varying between 30.8°C (87.4°F) and 26.8°C (80.2°F). In May, the average high-temperature is practically the same as in April - a still hot 30.8°C (87.4°F). Weather in May »
Weather in June
June, the first month of the summer in Cartagena, is still a hot month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 26.9°C (80.4°F) and 31.1°C (88°F). February, June and July, with an average high-temperature of 31.1°C (88°F), are the warmest months. The average heat index in June is calculated to be an extremely hot 40°C (104°F). Weather in June »
Weather in July
July, like June, is another tropical summer month in Cartagena, Colombia, with an average temperature varying between 26.8°C (80.2°F) and 31.1°C (88°F). The warmest months are February, June and July, with an average high-temperature of 31.1°C (88°F). The average heat index in July is calculated to be an extremely hot 40°C (104°F). Weather in July »
Weather in August
August, the last month of the summer in Cartagena, is another hot month, with temperature in the range of an average high of 30.8°C (87.4°F) and an average low of 26.8°C (80.2°F). In Cartagena, the average high-temperature in August is almost the same as in July - a still tropical 30.8°C (87.4°F). Weather in August »
Weather in September
The first month of the autumn, September, is still a hot month in Cartagena, Colombia, with an average temperature varying between 30.5°C (86.9°F) and 26.8°C (80.2°F). In September, the average high-temperature is almost the same as in August - a still tropical 30.5°C (86.9°F). Weather in September »
Weather in October
October, like September, in Cartagena, Colombia, is a moderately hot autumn month, with an average temperature ranging between min 26.5°C (79.7°F) and max 29.8°C (85.6°F). The coldest months are October and November, with an average high-temperature of 29.8°C (85.6°F). In October, the average heat index is calculated to be a sweltering 37°C (98.6°F). Weather in October »
Weather in November
November, the last month of the autumn in Cartagena, is also a moderately hot month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 26.4°C (79.5°F) and 29.8°C (85.6°F). October and November, with an average high-temperature of 29.8°C (85.6°F), are the coldest months. The average heat index in November is calculated to be a sweltering 37°C (98.6°F). Weather in November »
Weather in December
December, the first month of the winter in Cartagena, is a tropical month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 26.1°C (79°F) and 30.5°C (86.9°F). In December, the average high-temperature is practically the same as in November - a hot 30.5°C (86.9°F). Weather in December »
[Resources]FAQ
How much does it rain in Cartagena?
In Cartagena, during the entire year, the rain falls for 210.6 days and collects up to 1115mm (43.9") of precipitation.
When is the highest UV index in Cartagena?
The months with the highest UV index in Cartagena, Colombia, are January through December, with an average maximum UV index of 7.
What are the months with the lowest UV index in Cartagena?
The months with the lowest UV index in Cartagena are January through December, with an average maximum UV index of 7.
What is the warmest month in Cartagena?
Warmest months in Cartagena, Colombia, are February, June and July, with an average high-temperature of 31.1°C (88°F).
What is the least humid month in Cartagena?
February is the least humid month in Cartagena, Colombia, with an average relative humidity of 71%.
What is the driest month in Cartagena?
The month with the least rainfall is February, when the rain falls for 2.6 days and typically collects 3mm (0.12") of precipitation.
What is the month with the coldest sea water in Cartagena?
With an average sea temperature of 27.3°C (81.1°F), February is the month with the coldest seawater.
What month has the most sunshine in Cartagena?
April has the most sunshine of the year, with an average of 11.3h of sunshine.
When are the longest days in Cartagena?
The month with the longest days in Cartagena, Colombia, is June, with an average of 12h and 43min of daylight.
What is the month with the warmest sea water in Cartagena?
August is the month with the warmest seawater in Cartagena, with an average sea temperature of 29.8°C (85.6°F).
What are the coldest months in Cartagena?
October and November, with an average high-temperature of 29.8°C (85.6°F), are the coldest months in Cartagena, Colombia.
What is the wettest month in Cartagena?
October is the month with the most rainfall in Cartagena, Colombia. Rain falls for 28.2 days and accumulates 221mm (8.7") of precipitation.
What is the most humid month in Cartagena?
November is the most humid month in Cartagena, with an average relative humidity of 79%.
What is the month with the shortest days in Cartagena?
December has the shortest days of the year in Cartagena, with an average of 11h and 32min of daylight.
Is there Daylight Saving Time (DST) in Cartagena?
Cartagena, Colombia, does not observe Daylight Saving Time (DST). -05 timezone is used over the entire year.
What is the month with the least sunshine in Cartagena?
With an average of 7.4h of sunshine, December has the least sunshine of the year in Cartagena, Colombia.
Average temperature
Cartagena, Colombia
The warmest months (with the highest average high temperature) are February, June and July (31.1°C).
The months with the lowest average high temperature are October and November (29.8°C).
The month with the highest average low temperature is June (26.9°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (25.8°C).
Average pressure
Cartagena, Colombia
- Average pressure in January:
1009.6mbar - Average pressure in February:
1009.3mbar - Average pressure in March:
1009.5mbar - Average pressure in April:
1009.3mbar - Average pressure in May:
1009.5mbar - Average pressure in June:
1009.4mbar
- Average pressure in July:
1009.3mbar - Average pressure in August:
1009.4mbar - Average pressure in September:
1009.5mbar - Average pressure in October:
1009.3mbar - Average pressure in November:
1008.9mbar - Average pressure in December:
1009mbar
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (1009.6mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is November (1008.9mbar).
Average wind speed
Cartagena, Colombia
- Average wind speed in January:
19.2km/h - Average wind speed in February:
21.3km/h - Average wind speed in March:
22km/h - Average wind speed in April:
16.7km/h - Average wind speed in May:
11.7km/h - Average wind speed in June:
11.4km/h
- Average wind speed in July:
13.1km/h - Average wind speed in August:
12km/h - Average wind speed in September:
11.1km/h - Average wind speed in October:
10.9km/h - Average wind speed in November:
12.3km/h - Average wind speed in December:
15.5km/h
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is March (22km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is October (10.9km/h).
Average humidity
Cartagena, Colombia
The month with the highest relative humidity is November (79%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is February (71%).
Average rainfall
Cartagena, Colombia
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is October (221mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is February (3mm).
Average rainfall days
Cartagena, Colombia
- Average rainfall days in January:
3.7 days - Average rainfall days in February:
2.6 days - Average rainfall days in March:
7.7 days - Average rainfall days in April:
17 days - Average rainfall days in May:
24.8 days - Average rainfall days in June:
20.8 days
- Average rainfall days in July:
20.4 days - Average rainfall days in August:
24 days - Average rainfall days in September:
25.5 days - Average rainfall days in October:
28.2 days - Average rainfall days in November:
24.4 days - Average rainfall days in December:
11.5 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is October (28.2 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (2.6 days).
Average sea temperature
Cartagena, Colombia
The best month for swimming (with the highest average sea temperature) is August (29.8°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average sea temperature) is February (27.3°C).
Average daylight / Average sunshine
Cartagena, Colombia
- Average daylight in January:
11h and 36min - Average daylight in February:
11h and 49min - Average daylight in March:
12h and 5min - Average daylight in April:
12h and 22min - Average daylight in May:
12h and 37min - Average daylight in June:
12h and 43min
- Average daylight in July:
12h and 40min - Average daylight in August:
12h and 27min - Average daylight in September:
12h and 11min - Average daylight in October:
11h and 54min - Average daylight in November:
11h and 39min - Average daylight in December:
11h and 32min
The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 12h and 43min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 11h and 32min).
- Average sunshine in January:
8h and 36min - Average sunshine in February:
9h and 48min - Average sunshine in March:
9h and 24min - Average sunshine in April:
11h and 18min - Average sunshine in May:
10h and 42min - Average sunshine in June:
10h and 54min
- Average sunshine in July:
11h and 6min - Average sunshine in August:
11h and 0min - Average sunshine in September:
10h and 12min - Average sunshine in October:
8h and 24min - Average sunshine in November:
8h and 0min - Average sunshine in December:
7h and 24min
The month with the most sunshine is April (Average sunshine: 11h and 18min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 7h and 24min).
Average sunshine days
Cartagena, Colombia
- Average sunshine days in January:
25.9 days - Average sunshine days in February:
24.8 days - Average sunshine days in March:
21.7 days - Average sunshine days in April:
11.2 days - Average sunshine days in May:
5 days - Average sunshine days in June:
6.8 days
- Average sunshine days in July:
7.6 days - Average sunshine days in August:
4.8 days - Average sunshine days in September:
2.8 days - Average sunshine days in October:
1.9 days - Average sunshine days in November:
3.9 days - Average sunshine days in December:
17 days
The month with the most sunshine days is January (25.9 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is October (1.9 days).
Average UV index
Cartagena, Colombia
The months with the highest UV index are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (UV index 7).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (UV index 7).
Average cloud cover
Cartagena, Colombia
The month with the most cloud cover is October (Cloud cover 38).
The month with the least cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 15).
Average visibility
Cartagena, Colombia
The months with the highest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, November and December (10km).
The month with the lowest visibility is October (9km).
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