Tomorrow in Cartagena looks
sunny, with a high of 71°
and an overnight low of 56°.
Rain is unlikely (7% chance).
Winds top out near 6 mph,
and the UV index reaches 2 (low).
Cartagena receives about 328 mm (12.9 inches) of precipitation a year and averages 10.7 hours of sunshine per day. July is the driest month in the dataset.
What dryness changes day to day
Rain and sunshine
About 328 mm (12.9 inches) falls across 46 wet days, with 10.7 hours of sunshine on an average day.
Typical day and night
Cartagena averages 73°F (23°C) by day and 60°F (15°C) at night across the year.
Seasonal change
August highs reach 87°F (31°C), while January lows fall to 47°F (9°C).
Average highs hold at 30°C or above for 2 months of the year. Outside that, January pulls back to 61°F (16°C).
When does it rain most in Cartagena?
March, at 2.0 inches (50 mm) over about 7 days. July is the driest month, at 2 mm (0.1 in).
Is Cartagena hot in summer?
August averages 87°F (31°C). Hot afternoons happen but extremes are not the norm.
What is the coldest month in Cartagena?
January, with highs of 61°F (16°C) and lows near 47°F (9°C). The coldest day in the 2015-2024 record fell to 34°F (1°C).
Which month is warmest in Cartagena?
August, averaging 87°F (31°C) by day and 74°F (23°C) overnight. The hottest single day in our 2015-2024 record for this location reached 105°F (41°C).
Does it snow in Cartagena?
Effectively no. The 2015-2024 record for Cartagena shows no regular measurable snowfall.
What is the average temperature in Cartagena?
66°F (19°C) across all twelve months - about 73°F (23°C) by day and 60°F (15°C) after dark.
What is the best month to go to Cartagena?
January to June is the sweet spot for Cartagena - temperatures sit either side of the peak heat rather than in it. Expect 68°F (20°C) in the afternoon and around 4 days of rain in a typical month of it. For the same question asked the other way round, see where else is warm in January.