Climate - Cartagena (Colombia)

The climate of Cartagena (or Cartagena de Indias) is tropical, with a rainy period from May to November and a dry period from December to April. October stands out as the wettest month.
The city is located in the north of Colombia, on the coast of the Caribbean Sea, in the department of Bolívar, at 10 degrees north latitude.
In front of the bay of Cartagena we find the Isla de Tierra Bomba, while to the south we find the peninsula of Barú, sometimes called island of Barú.
Cartagena lies at the edge of the area over which hurricanes, the tropical cyclones of the Atlantic Ocean, can pass. This means that hurricanes affect this area quite rarely, furthermore the city is only brushed, however, some hurricanes that have passed in the area have been Joan in October 1988, Cesar in late July 1996, Matthew in late September 2016, and Iota in mid-November 2020. The hurricane season runs from June to November, but they are most likely from August to October.

Best Time

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The best time to visit Cartagena is from December to April, as it is the dry season. The sea is warm all year round.

Cartagena - Climate data

In Cartagena, the average temperature of the coldest month (January) is of 27.6 °C (81.6 °F), that of the warmest month (June) is of 29.1 °C (84.4 °F). Here are the average temperatures.
In Cartagena, precipitation amounts to 1020 millimeters (40.2 inches) per year: it is therefore quite abundant. It ranges from 1 mm (0 in) in the driest month (February) to 230 mm (9.1 in) in the wettest one (October). Here is the average precipitation.
At Cartagena, the sea temperature ranges from 27 °C (81 °F) in February, March to 29 °C (84 °F) in June, July, August, September, October, November. Here are the average sea temperatures.
In Cartagena, there are on average around 2520 sunshine hours per year. Here are the average hours of sunshine per day.

Cartagena - Weather by month

Based on the period 1991-2020

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In January, the least warm month of the year, the weather in Cartagena is usually very hot and muggy. The average temperature is of 27.6 °C (82 °F), with a minimum of 24.1 °C (75.3 °F) and a maximum of 31 °C (87.9 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 22.5 °C (72.5 °F). However, it dropped to 20.8 °C (69.4 °F) in January 2000.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 34 °C (93 °F). However, it reached 34.6 °C (94.3 °F) in January 2018.
Precipitation amounts to only 4 mm (0.2 in), and all occurs in one day.
The day lasts on average 11 hours and 35 minutes.
There are on average 9 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 76% of the time.
The average humidity is 80%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is 11 kph (7 mph).
The average sea temperature is of 27.5 °C (81 °F). Therefore, the sea is pleasantly warm and allows long swims.

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In February, the weather in Cartagena is usually very hot and muggy. The average temperature is of 27.6 °C (82 °F), with a minimum of 24.2 °C (75.6 °F) and a maximum of 31 °C (87.8 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 22.5 °C (72.5 °F). However, it dropped to 20.4 °C (68.7 °F) in February 2004.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 34 °C (93 °F). However, it reached 36.1 °C (97 °F) in February 1998.
Precipitation amounts to only 1 mm (0 in), distributed over 0 days.
The day lasts on average 11 hours and 50 minutes.
There are on average 8.5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 72% of the time.
The average humidity is 78%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is 13 kph (8 mph).
The average sea temperature is of 27 °C (81 °F). Therefore, the sea is pleasantly warm and allows long swims.

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In March, the weather in Cartagena is usually very hot and muggy. The average temperature is of 28.0 °C (82 °F), with a minimum of 24.9 °C (76.8 °F) and a maximum of 31.1 °C (88 °F).
On the coldest nights, the temperature usually drops to around 23 °C (73 °F). However, it dropped to 22 °C (71.6 °F) in March 2017.
On the warmest days, the temperature usually reaches around 34.5 °C (94 °F). However, it reached 35.4 °C (95.7 °F) in March 2017.
Precipitation amounts to only 2 mm (0.1 in), and all occurs in one day.
The day lasts on average 12 hours and 5 minutes.
There are on average 7.5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 64% of the time.
The average humidity is 79%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is 14 kph (8 mph).
The average sea temperature is of 27 °C (81 °F). Therefore, the sea is pleasantly warm and allows long swims.

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In April, the weather in Cartagena is usually very hot and muggy. The average temperature is of 28.7 °C (84 °F), with a minimum of 25.8 °C (78.4 °F) and a maximum of 31.6 °C (89 °F).
On the coldest nights, the temperature usually drops to around 24 °C (75 °F). However, it dropped to 22.5 °C (72.5 °F) in April 2002.
On the warmest days, the temperature usually reaches around 34.5 °C (94.5 °F). However, it reached 35.3 °C (95.5 °F) in April 1995.
Precipitation amounts to 25 mm (1 in), distributed over 3 days.
The day lasts on average 12 hours and 25 minutes.
There are on average 7 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 56% of the time.
The average humidity is 80%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is 12 kph (7 mph).
The average sea temperature is of 27.5 °C (81.5 °F). Therefore, the sea is pleasantly warm and allows long swims.

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In May, the weather in Cartagena is usually very hot and muggy. The average temperature is of 29 °C (84 °F), with a minimum of 26.1 °C (79 °F) and a maximum of 31.9 °C (89.4 °F).
On the coldest nights, the temperature usually drops to around 24 °C (75 °F). However, it dropped to 22.3 °C (72.1 °F) in May 1991.
On the warmest days, the temperature usually reaches around 34.5 °C (94.5 °F). However, it reached 36.6 °C (97.9 °F) in May 1997.
Precipitation amounts to 115 mm (4.5 in), distributed over 10 days.
The day lasts on average 12 hours and 35 minutes.
There are on average 6 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 49% of the time.
The average humidity is 82%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is 9 kph (5 mph).
The average sea temperature is of 28.5 °C (83.5 °F). Therefore, the sea is pleasantly warm and allows long swims.

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In June, the hottest month of the year, the weather in Cartagena is usually very hot and muggy. The average temperature is of 29.1 °C (84 °F), with a minimum of 26 °C (78.7 °F) and a maximum of 32.2 °C (90 °F).
On the coldest nights, the temperature usually drops to around 24 °C (75 °F). However, it dropped to 22.1 °C (71.8 °F) in June 2003.
On the warmest days, the temperature usually reaches around 34.5 °C (94.5 °F). However, it reached 40.4 °C (104.7 °F) in June 2015.
Precipitation amounts to 100 mm (3.9 in), distributed over 12 days.
The day lasts on average 12 hours and 40 minutes.
There are on average 6.5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 50% of the time.
The average humidity is 82%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is 8 kph (5 mph).
The average sea temperature is of 29 °C (84 °F). Therefore, the sea is pleasantly warm and allows long swims.

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In July, the weather in Cartagena is usually very hot and muggy. The average temperature is of 29.0 °C (84 °F), with a minimum of 25.7 °C (78.3 °F) and a maximum of 32.2 °C (90 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 23 °C (73.5 °F). However, it dropped to 22 °C (71.6 °F) in July 2020.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 35.5 °C (95.5 °F). However, it reached 36 °C (96.8 °F) in July 2018.
Precipitation amounts to 110 mm (4.3 in), distributed over 10 days.
The day lasts on average 12 hours and 40 minutes.
There are on average 6.5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 53% of the time.
The average humidity is 81%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is 9 kph (6 mph).
The average sea temperature is of 29 °C (84 °F). Therefore, the sea is pleasantly warm and allows long swims.

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In August, the weather in Cartagena is usually very hot and muggy. The average temperature is of 29.0 °C (84 °F), with a minimum of 25.9 °C (78.6 °F) and a maximum of 32.2 °C (89.9 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 22.5 °C (72.5 °F). However, it dropped to 21.7 °C (71.1 °F) in August 2019.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 35.5 °C (95.5 °F). However, it reached 37.6 °C (99.7 °F) in August 1994.
Precipitation amounts to 125 mm (4.9 in), distributed over 13 days.
The day lasts on average 12 hours and 25 minutes.
There are on average 6.5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 52% of the time.
The average humidity is 82%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is 9 kph (5 mph).
The average sea temperature is of 29 °C (84.5 °F). Therefore, the sea is pleasantly warm and allows long swims.

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In September, the weather in Cartagena is usually very hot and muggy. The average temperature is of 28.9 °C (84 °F), with a minimum of 25.8 °C (78.4 °F) and a maximum of 32 °C (89.7 °F).
On the coldest nights, the temperature usually drops to around 23.5 °C (74 °F). However, it dropped to 22 °C (71.6 °F) in September 1996.
On the warmest days, the temperature usually reaches around 35 °C (95.5 °F). However, it reached 37 °C (98.6 °F) in September 2014.
Precipitation amounts to 135 mm (5.3 in), distributed over 14 days.
The day lasts on average 12 hours and 10 minutes.
There are on average 5.5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 47% of the time.
The average humidity is 82%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is 8 kph (5 mph).
The average sea temperature is of 29 °C (84.5 °F). Therefore, the sea is pleasantly warm and allows long swims.

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In October, the weather in Cartagena is usually very hot and muggy. The average temperature is of 28.6 °C (83 °F), with a minimum of 25.5 °C (77.9 °F) and a maximum of 31.6 °C (89 °F).
On the coldest nights, the temperature usually drops to around 23 °C (73.5 °F). However, it dropped to 20.4 °C (68.7 °F) in October 2003.
On the warmest days, the temperature usually reaches around 34.5 °C (94.5 °F). However, it reached 36 °C (96.8 °F) in October 2014.
Precipitation amounts to 230 mm (9.1 in), distributed over 16 days.
The day lasts on average 11 hours and 55 minutes.
There are on average 5.5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 46% of the time.
The average humidity is 83%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is 7 kph (5 mph).
The average sea temperature is of 29 °C (84.5 °F). Therefore, the sea is pleasantly warm and allows long swims.

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In November, the weather in Cartagena is usually very hot and muggy. The average temperature is of 28.4 °C (83 °F), with a minimum of 25.4 °C (77.8 °F) and a maximum of 31.4 °C (88.6 °F).
On the coldest nights, the temperature usually drops to around 23 °C (74 °F). However, it dropped to 22.6 °C (72.7 °F) in November 2000.
On the warmest days, the temperature usually reaches around 34.5 °C (94.5 °F). However, it reached 35 °C (95 °F) in November 2012.
Precipitation amounts to 140 mm (5.5 in), distributed over 11 days.
The day lasts on average 11 hours and 35 minutes.
There are on average 6 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 54% of the time.
The average humidity is 83%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is 8 kph (5 mph).
The average sea temperature is of 29 °C (84 °F). Therefore, the sea is pleasantly warm and allows long swims.

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In December, the weather in Cartagena is usually very hot and muggy. The average temperature is of 28.2 °C (83 °F), with a minimum of 24.9 °C (76.8 °F) and a maximum of 31.5 °C (88.6 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 23.5 °C (74 °F). However, it dropped to 21.8 °C (71.2 °F) in December 2018.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 34 °C (93 °F). However, it reached 35 °C (95 °F) in December 2012.
Precipitation amounts to 35 mm (1.4 in), distributed over 3 days.
The day lasts on average 11 hours and 30 minutes.
There are on average 8 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 68% of the time.
The average humidity is 82%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is 10 kph (6 mph).
The average sea temperature is of 28 °C (82.5 °F). Therefore, the sea is pleasantly warm and allows long swims.