Climate Insights for Cartagena

The climate in Cartagena is hot. The average annual temperature is 27°C and approximately 1,540 mm of precipitation falls per year. October is the wettest month, receiving around 338 mm of rainfall. Cartagena is in the Northern Hemisphere. Summer begins at the end of June and lasts through September. The summer months are: April, March, May. The coldest months are January, February, December, when temperatures can drop to 25°C.The climate in Cartagena is hot. The average annual temperature is 81°F and approximately 60.6 in of precipitation falls per year. October is the wettest month, receiving around 13.3 in of rainfall. Cartagena is in the Northern Hemisphere. Summer begins at the end of June and lasts through September. The summer months are: April, March, May. The coldest months are January, February, December, when temperatures can drop to 77°F.

Cartagena has relatively stable temperatures year-round, staying within a 6°C range. The warmest month is April, when average highs reach 31°C and the mean temperature sits around 28°C. January is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 25°C and an average of 27°C. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 4°C between highs and lows.Cartagena has relatively stable temperatures year-round, staying within a 10°F range. The warmest month is April, when average highs reach 87°F and the mean temperature sits around 83°F. January is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 77°F and an average of 81°F. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 7°F between highs and lows.

Cartagena is a fairly wet location, receiving approximately 1,540 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 128 mm per month. The wettest month is October, averaging 338 mm of rainfall. June and September also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is February, with just 1 mm. That's 336 mm less than October, the wettest month. Rainfall is heavily concentrated in certain months, creating a distinct wet and dry season. Visitors should plan around these patterns, as the difference between peak and low months is dramatic.Cartagena is a fairly wet location, receiving approximately 60.6 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 5 in per month. The wettest month is October, averaging 13.3 in of rainfall. June and September also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is February, with just 0 in. That's 13.2 in less than October, the wettest month. Rainfall is heavily concentrated in certain months, creating a distinct wet and dry season. Visitors should plan around these patterns, as the difference between peak and low months is dramatic.

Cartagena is mildly breezy, with an average annual wind speed of 12km/h. For context, sustained winds below 12km/h are generally light, while anything above 25km/h is considered strong. The windiest month is February, averaging 19km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in September, with average winds dropping to 8km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. Wind speeds vary significantly across the year, with a 11km/h difference between the calmest and windiest months. This level of variation is worth factoring into travel plans. Wind tends to be stronger during winter months, driven by seasonal pressure systems. The seasonal averages break down to 17km/h in winter, 14km/h in spring, 9km/h in summer, 9km/h in autumn.Cartagena is moderately windy, with an average annual wind speed of 8mph. For context, sustained winds below 7mph are generally light, while anything above 16mph is considered strong. The windiest month is February, averaging 12mph, noticeable enough to affect lighter outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in September, with average winds dropping to 5mph, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. Wind speeds vary significantly across the year, with a 7mph difference between the calmest and windiest months. This level of variation is worth factoring into travel plans. Wind tends to be stronger during winter months, driven by seasonal pressure systems. The seasonal averages break down to 11mph in winter, 8mph in spring, 6mph in summer, 6mph in autumn.

The table below shows monthly climate averages for Cartagena based on historical weather data. Min and max temperatures represent typical overnight lows and afternoon highs for each month, shown in degrees Celsius (°C). Precipitation is measured in millimetres (mm) and indicates the average total rainfall per month. Wind speed is the average sustained speed in kilometres per hour (km/h). All values are based on averages from over 10 years of historical weather data. The current month is highlighted for quick reference.The table below shows monthly climate averages for Cartagena based on historical weather data. Min and max temperatures represent typical overnight lows and afternoon highs for each month, shown in degrees Fahrenheit (°F). Precipitation is measured in millimetres (mm) and indicates the average total rainfall per month. Wind speed is the average sustained speed in miles per hour (mph). All values are based on averages from over 10 years of historical weather data. The current month is highlighted for quick reference.