Climate normals · 1970–2000
Cartagena Climate
Cartagena is a city in Colombia (35) with a population of about 914,552. Its average annual temperature is 27.7°C (82°F), with roughly 1124 mm of rain per year.
27.7°C
Avg Temp
1124
Precip (mm/yr)
May
Hottest Month
Jan
Coldest Month
Cartagena Climate
Cartagena has an average annual temperature of 27.7°C (82°F) and receives about 1124 mm of precipitation per year. The warmest month is May and the coldest is January. Figures are 1970–2000 climate normals.
27.7°C
Avg Temp
1124
Precip (mm/yr)
May
Hottest Month
Jan
Coldest Month
| Month | Avg (°C/°F) | Precip |
|---|---|---|
| January | 27° / 81° | 14 mm |
| February | 27° / 81° | 14 mm |
| March | 28° / 82° | 17 mm |
| April | 28° / 82° | 47 mm |
| May | 28° / 83° | 124 mm |
| June | 28° / 83° | 135 mm |
| July | 28° / 82° | 103 mm |
| August | 28° / 82° | 133 mm |
| September | 28° / 82° | 145 mm |
| October | 27° / 81° | 200 mm |
| November | 27° / 81° | 140 mm |
| December | 27° / 81° | 52 mm |
1970–2000 normals from WorldClim 2.1 (~9 km grid). Precipitation can be less precise near mountains or coastlines, where rainfall varies sharply over short distances.
Best time to visit Cartagena
The most comfortable months to visit Cartagena are typically January, February and March, when temperatures are mildest and rainfall is relatively low. The hottest month is May (around 33°C high). The coldest is January (near 22°C low). October is usually the wettest month.
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Frequently Asked Questions
The most comfortable months to visit Cartagena are typically January, February and March, when temperatures are mildest and rainfall is relatively low (1970–2000 climate normals).
Cartagena, Colombia has an average annual temperature of 27.7°C and about 1124 mm of precipitation per year. The warmest month is May and the coldest is January.
In May, the hottest month, daily highs in Cartagena average about 33°C (91°F).
Monthly climate normals (1970–2000) sampled from WorldClim 2.1 at ~9 km resolution. Humidity derived from vapor pressure. City coordinates and population from GeoNames.