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For the most comfortable weather in Cartagena, aim for January – March. January tops our comfort score at 83/100, with highs around 85°F (29°C) and less than 0.1 in (3 mm) of rain. April and December are good shoulder-season months. The toughest months are May and September & October, mainly because of rain.
Highs run from 84°F to 86°F across the year, and the yearly total is about 53.9 in (1369 mm) of rain.
| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avg high | 85°F29°C | 85°F30°C | 86°F30°C | 86°F30°C | 85°F30°C | 86°F30°C | 86°F30°C | 85°F30°C | 85°F29°C | 84°F29°C | 84°F29°C | 85°F29°C |
| Avg low | 78°F25°C | 77°F25°C | 78°F26°C | 79°F26°C | 80°F27°C | 81°F27°C | 81°F27°C | 81°F27°C | 81°F27°C | 81°F27°C | 81°F27°C | 79°F26°C |
| Rain | 0.1 in2 mm | 0.1 in3 mm | 0.4 in10 mm | 2.4 in60 mm | 7.0 in178 mm | 5.3 in135 mm | 6.3 in160 mm | 6.3 in160 mm | 7.2 in182 mm | 9.5 in242 mm | 7.1 in181 mm | 2.2 in56 mm |
| Humidity | 78% | 75% | 75% | 78% | 82% | 81% | 81% | 82% | 82% | 82% | 82% | 81% |
| Cloud | 37% | 41% | 54% | 68% | 79% | 75% | 74% | 79% | 81% | 82% | 69% | 44% |
| Comfort | 83 | 82 | 77 | 67 | 48 | 54 | 51 | 50 | 48 | 42 | 54 | 76 |
Source: NASA POWER (public domain), 2001–2025 monthly averages on a ~50 km satellite and reanalysis grid, so coasts and valleys can differ from what's shown. The grid cell sits at about 11 m (36 ft), close to Cartagena's own ~19 m. Precipitation includes snow as melted water; daylight is calculated from latitude. Check a forecast before you go.
Temperatures barely move through the year in Cartagena (highs stay between 84°F and 86°F), so rain is what really separates the seasons.
Temperatures hold fairly even, with highs of 85–86°F (29–30°C). It's the driest half, with only about 10.5 in (266 mm) of rain, 19% of the year's total. June and December – April feel humid, with humidity near 78%. January – March are among the best-scoring months (season average 73/100).
Expect steady highs of 84–86°F (29–30°C). It's the wettest half, with about 43.4 in (1103 mm) of rain, 81% of the year's total. May and July – November feel humid, with humidity near 82%. Comfort scores bottom out in May and September & October; the season averages 49/100.
By comfort score: 4 Great, 1 Good, 6 Fair and 1 Tough. Great months: December – March. Tap a month for its own guide.
For the most comfortable weather in Cartagena, aim for January – March. January tops our comfort score at 83/100, with highs around 85°F (29°C) and less than 0.1 in (3 mm) of rain. April and December are good shoulder-season months. The toughest months are May and September & October, mainly because of rain.
October is the wettest month, averaging about 9.5 in (242 mm) of rain. January is the driest, with less than 0.1 in (3 mm). The yearly total is around 53.9 in (1369 mm).
February is the coldest, with average lows of 77°F (25°C) and highs of 85°F (30°C). The warmest is April, with average highs of 86°F (30°C).
Yes for much of the year: humidity averages 80% annually, and year-round combine warmth with 75%+ humidity, which feels sticky.
The wettest three-month stretch is September – November, with about 23.8 in (605 mm) of rain combined. The driest stretch is January – March, with about 0.6 in (15 mm).
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