Which is the hottest month in Cartagena?

The hottest time of year in Cartagena is normally May. Expect maximum daytime temperatures to reach 32°C with very high heat and humidity.

Which month has the most rain in Cartagena?

In terms of rainfall, October is usually the wettest month in Cartagena with 218mm on average. There are normally 16 days in October with some rain.

When is it sunniest in Cartagena?

The sunniest time of year in Cartagena is normally January with bright sunshine on average for 72% of daylight hours; that's 8 hours of sunshine per day.

When is the sea warmest in Cartagena?

The sea is usually at its warmest in Cartagena in June when the water temperature reaches 29°C.

Best time to visit Cartagena

Q: When is the best time to visit Cartagena?

The best time to visit Cartagena is January, February and March based on the following average weather conditions. Maximum daytime temperature = 22 - 30°C. Daily hours of sunshine = 10 hours or more.

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When is the best time to visit Cartagena?

The best time to visit Cartagena is January, February and March based on the following average weather conditions.

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Max Day Temperature (°C)

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31
Feb
31
Mar
32
Apr
32
May
32
Jun
32
Jul
32
Aug
32
Sep
31
Oct
31
Nov
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Dec

Hours of Sunshine (daily)

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8
Feb
8
Mar
7
Apr
6
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6
Jun
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Jul
6
Aug
6
Sep
5
Oct
6
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The weather guide for Colombia (Cartagena) shows long term weather averages processed from data supplied by CRU (University of East Anglia) & today's weather forecast provided by meteoblue. Find out more about our data sources.

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