Cartagena, Colombia Weather
Cartagena hourly forecast: next 24 hours
Today's high of 60°F (16°C) is about 27°F (15°C) below the typical August high of 87°F (30°C).
Current conditions in detail
Cartagena weather tomorrow (Tuesday, August 18)
Tomorrow in Cartagena looks light rain shower, with a high of 58° and an overnight low of 50°. There is a 91% chance of rain - plan accordingly. Winds top out near 4 mph, and the UV index reaches 7 (high).
Cartagena 14-day forecast
About the weather in Cartagena
Located in Colombia, Cartagena experiences a tropical wet-and-dry climate with year-round warmth split between a rainy season and a pronounced dry season. Afternoon temperatures peak near 89°F (32°C) in April and dip to about 85°F (29°C) in November, with around 47.7 inches (1212 mm) of precipitation falling across the year.
Cartagena weather: quick facts
- Hottest month: April - highs near 89°F (32°C)
- Coldest month: November - highs near 85°F (29°C)
- Record high: 98°F (37°C) · Record low: 69°F (21°C) (2015–2024)
- Wettest month: October (26 rainy days) · Sunniest: March (11.4 h sun/day)
- Climate type: tropical wet-and-dry - year-round warmth split between a rainy season and a pronounced dry season
Temperatures through the year
The warmest stretch of the year centers on April. Highs average 89°F (32°C) and overnight lows stay near 78°F (25°C). The coolest month is November, with typical highs of 85°F (29°C) and lows around 77°F (25°C). Based on 2015–2024 weather data, temperatures have reached as high as 98°F (37°C) and dropped as low as 69°F (21°C).
Rain, sun and snow
October is usually the wettest month. It brings about 7.4 inches (187 mm) of rain over 26 days, while February is the driest. March brings the most sunshine, averaging 11.4 hours of sun a day.
Season by season
March through May
March through May in Cartagena is hot, with daytime highs averaging 89°F (31°C) and nights around 77°F (25°C); expect showers on roughly 41 days across the season. With the humidity factored in, afternoons often feel hotter than the thermometer reads - run the numbers through the humidity and dew point converter to see why.
June through August
June through August in Cartagena brings hot afternoons, with daytime highs averaging 87°F (30°C) and nights around 78°F (26°C); expect showers on roughly 69 days across the season.
September through November
September through November in Cartagena runs hot, with daytime highs averaging 85°F (30°C) and nights around 77°F (25°C); expect showers on roughly 73 days across the season.
December through February
December through February in Cartagena is hot, with daytime highs averaging 88°F (31°C) and nights around 76°F (24°C); rain falls on about 14 days over the three months.
Average temperatures in Cartagena by month
| Month | High | Low | Rain days | Precipitation | Sunshine | Humidity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 88° | 76° | 4 | 0.5 in | 11.1 h/day | 75% |
| February | 89° | 76° | 2 | 0.2 in | 11.3 h/day | 72% |
| March | 90° | 76° | 5 | 0.6 in | 11.4 h/day | 74% |
| April | 89° | 78° | 14 | 2.5 in | 11.0 h/day | 79% |
| May | 87° | 78° | 23 | 5.7 in | 9.7 h/day | 84% |
| June | 86° | 78° | 24 | 6.0 in | 9.5 h/day | 84% |
| July | 87° | 78° | 21 | 5.2 in | 9.8 h/day | 83% |
| August | 87° | 78° | 23 | 5.6 in | 9.4 h/day | 84% |
| September | 86° | 78° | 24 | 5.5 in | 9.3 h/day | 85% |
| October | 85° | 77° | 26 | 7.4 in | 9.1 h/day | 85% |
| November | 85° | 77° | 22 | 7.4 in | 9.3 h/day | 85% |
| December | 87° | 76° | 9 | 1.2 in | 10.9 h/day | 80% |