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📊 Monthly Climate Overview
| Month | Max °C | Min °C | Rain mm | Rain Days | Sun h | Wind km/h | Sea °C |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 31°C | 24.2°C | 11.9 mm | 4 | 11.0 h | 24.3 km/h | 28.4°C |
| Feb | 31.7°C | 24.3°C | 5.1 mm | 1 | 11.3 h | 27.3 km/h | 27.7°C |
| Mar | 31.9°C | 24.5°C | 15.9 mm | 5 | 11.4 h | 27.3 km/h | 27.6°C |
| Apr | 31.4°C | 25.2°C | 63.2 mm | 14 | 11.0 h | 20.7 km/h | 27.8°C |
| May | 30.3°C | 25.4°C | 137.5 mm | 23 | 9.9 h | 16 km/h | 29.4°C |
| Jun | 30.1°C | 25.5°C | 142.8 mm | 24 | 9.6 h | 15.6 km/h | 30.4°C |
| Jul | 30.6°C | 25.5°C | 126.5 mm | 21 | 10.0 h | 17.8 km/h | 30.3°C |
| Aug | 30.1°C | 25.4°C | 142.7 mm | 23 | 9.5 h | 16.5 km/h | 30.4°C |
| Sep | 29.7°C | 25.3°C | 136.5 mm | 24 | 9.3 h | 14.7 km/h | 30.7°C |
| Oct | 29.2°C | 24.9°C | 195.8 mm | 27 | 9.1 h | 14.7 km/h | 30.3°C |
| Nov | 29.2°C | 24.8°C | 180.2 mm | 23 | 9.4 h | 15.8 km/h | 29.8°C |
| Dec | 30.5°C | 24.6°C | 31.9 mm | 9 | 10.9 h | 19.7 km/h | 29.4°C |
📖Climate & Best Time to Visit Cartagena
Cartagena (Colombia) has a tropical climate with an annual average of around 28 °C. Daytime highs average 30 °C, while nights cool to about 25 °C. The destination sees roughly 1190 mm of rainfall per year and 10.2 hours of sunshine per day on average.
Colombia's Caribbean jewel — the walled UNESCO old town, colourful façades in Getsemaní and the beaches of the Rosario Islands.
Warm and tropical year-round — daily highs stay between 31 and 32 °C. The real variable is rain: February with only 1 rainy days is ideal, while October (27 rainy days) brings monsoon showers.
Rainfall varies through the year: peaks in October (27 rainy days), driest month is February (1).
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Frequently asked questions about Cartagena
When is the best time to visit Cartagena?
The best time to visit Cartagena: all year round – best in February (avg. 28.0 °C, 1 rainy day). Based on the monthly values for 2014 to 2023.
What are the temperatures in Cartagena?
The warmest month is March with an average of 28.2 °C and daytime highs around 31.9 °C. The coldest month is January with an average of 27.6 °C and night-time lows around 24.2 °C.
How many rainy days does Cartagena have?
October has the most rainy days with 27 rainy days. The driest month is February with 1 rainy day.
What is the sea temperature near Cartagena?
The water is warmest in September at an average of 30.7 °C and coolest in March at 27.6 °C.