Climate normals · 1970–2000
Cartagena Climate
Cartagena is a city in Spain (31) with a population of about 213,943. Its average annual temperature is 18.3°C (65°F), with roughly 288 mm of rain per year.
18.3°C
Avg Temp
288
Precip (mm/yr)
Aug
Hottest Month
Jan
Coldest Month
Cartagena Climate
Cartagena has an average annual temperature of 18.3°C (65°F) and receives about 288 mm of precipitation per year. The warmest month is August and the coldest is January. Figures are 1970–2000 climate normals.
18.3°C
Avg Temp
288
Precip (mm/yr)
Aug
Hottest Month
Jan
Coldest Month
| Month | Avg (°C/°F) | Precip |
|---|---|---|
| January | 11° / 52° | 26 mm |
| February | 13° / 55° | 26 mm |
| March | 14° / 57° | 28 mm |
| April | 16° / 61° | 26 mm |
| May | 19° / 67° | 28 mm |
| June | 23° / 74° | 14 mm |
| July | 26° / 79° | 4 mm |
| August | 27° / 80° | 7 mm |
| September | 24° / 75° | 25 mm |
| October | 19° / 67° | 43 mm |
| November | 15° / 59° | 36 mm |
| December | 12° / 54° | 25 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 June, May and October, when temperatures are mildest and rainfall is relatively low. The hottest month is August (around 33°C high). The coldest is January (near 6°C low). October is usually the wettest month.
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Frequently Asked Questions
The most comfortable months to visit Cartagena are typically June, May and October, when temperatures are mildest and rainfall is relatively low (1970–2000 climate normals).
Cartagena, Spain has an average annual temperature of 18.3°C and about 288 mm of precipitation per year. The warmest month is August and the coldest is January.
In August, 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.