Cartagena Clima and Average Tiempo
Clima of Cartagena: average temperatures, rainfall and seasons month by month.
Clima in Cartagena month by month
Average high, average low and total rainfall, based on three years of reanalysis data.
| Mes | Máx. media | Mín. media | Precip.itaciones | Valoración |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| enero | 32° | 25° | 27 mm | ★★★★☆ |
| febrero | 32° | 25° | 36 mm | ★★★★☆ |
| marzo | 33° | 26° | 18 mm | ★★★★☆ |
| abril | 33° | 26° | 55 mm | ★★★★☆ |
| may | 32° | 26° | 147 mm | ★★★☆☆ |
| junio | 31° | 26° | 164 mm | ★★★☆☆ |
| julio | 32° | 26° | 108 mm | ★★★★☆ |
| agosto | 31° | 26° | 117 mm | ★★★★☆ |
| septiembre | 31° | 26° | 161 mm | ★★★☆☆ |
| octubre | 30° | 25° | 199 mm | ★★★☆☆ |
| noviembre | 30° | 25° | 185 mm | ★★★☆☆ |
| diciembre | 31° | 25° | 43 mm | ★★★★☆ |
Clima type: Temperate. Fuente: Open-Meteo archive (ERA5).
Recent extremes in Cartagena
Altoest and lowest readings observed in the last 3 years of reanalysis data – not all-time records.
How Cartagena compares con nearby places
Annual averages, and the difference against Cartagena.
| Place | Distance | Avg temp | vs here | Annual rain |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Panama | 470 km | 27°C | 1°C cooler | 2489 mm |
Mejor época para visitar Cartagena
Go in enero, febrero, marzo, abril and diciembre. These months score highest on comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and useful daylight.
Hardest months: junio, octubre and noviembre – expect the least comfortable mix of heat, cold or rain.
What this means for Cartagena
Today is about average for agosto. The forecast high of 31°C is in line con the 31°C typical for this month.
A 95% chance means rain is expected over most of the area. Plan indoor alternatives.
Wet roads are likely; braking distances roughly double in heavy rain.
Within 15 degrees of the equator, day length barely changes all year; seasons are defined by rain, not temperature.
Northern Hemisphere, so peak summer falls in junio a agosto.
The gap between the warmest and coldest month averages 1°C – an unusually even climate through the year.
What a pack, what a skip
- Lightweight, light-coloured clothing and a refillable water bottle
- dom.glasses, a brimmed hat and SPF 30+
- A packable rain shell – 7 of the next 7 days carry a real chance of rain
- If your dates are flexible, avoid junio, octubre and noviembre – historically the least comfortable months here.
Resumen
Cartagena is a city in Colombia. Cartagena is known for Walled Caribbean old town. Tiene una población de aproximadamente 1 million.
Ahora mismo hay 28°C (83°F) in Cartagena con parcialmente nublado. La sensación térmica es de 35°C. Hoy las temperaturas van de 28°C a 31°C. La probabilidad de precipitación es del 95%. Las condiciones para hacer turismo obtienen 7.2/10 – buenas condiciones.
La mejor época para visitar Cartagena is enero, febrero, marzo, abril and diciembre. El clima es temperate. junio, octubre and noviembre suelen ser los meses menos cómodos. marzo es el mes más cálido, con máximas medias cercanas a 33°C, mientras enero es el mes más frío, con mínimas cercanas a 25°C.
En términos sencillos. Today is about average for agosto. The forecast high of 31°C is in line con the 31°C typical for this month. The best window a be outside is roughly 6 PM a 9 PM, when temperature, rain chance and wind line up best. fishing is the strongest bet in Cartagena today at 9.5/10. Wet roads are likely; braking distances roughly double in heavy rain.
Compiled from this page's own data: atlas facts plus live Open-Meteo readings.
Quick facts about Cartagena
| Tipo | City |
|---|---|
| País | Colombia |
| Continentee | América del Sur |
| Coordenadas | 10°23′27.6″N 75°28′45.8″W (10.391, -75.4794) |
| Población | 1.030.000 |
| Known for | Walled Caribbean old town |
| Hora local | 3:40 AM (UTC-05:00) |
| Mejores meses | enero, febrero, marzo, abril and diciembre |
| Clima | Temperate |
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Frequently asked questions
Where is Cartagena?
Cartagena is a city in Colombia. Its coordinates are 10.391, -75.4794. It lies in América del Sur.
What is the weather like in Cartagena ahora mismo?
It is currently 28°C (83°F) con parcialmente nublado. Humedad is 84% and wind is 1 km/h.
When is the best time a visit Cartagena?
enero, febrero, marzo, abril and diciembre offer the most comfortable conditions in Cartagena, which has a temperate climate. junio, octubre and noviembre are usually the hardest months for outdoor plans.
What time zone is Cartagena in?
Cartagena observes America/Bogota (UTC-05:00). The hora local is 3:40 AM.
How many people live in Cartagena?
Cartagena has a population of approximately 1 million.
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Data sources and methodology
| Place data | USPOTUS Atlas dataset (cities-world) – coordinates, hierarchy and facts. |
|---|---|
| Pronóstico and observations | Open-Meteo (ECMWF and national models). |
| Calidad del aire and pollen | Copernicus CAMS via Open-Meteo. US AQI scale. |
| Clima averages | ERA5 reanalysis via the Open-Meteo archive, aggregated over 3 years. |
| Method | Scores, comparisons and advice on this page are computed from the inputs above. Distances are straight-line. Nothing is estimated where data is missing – the block is simply not shown. |
Last updated agosto 26, 2026 at 3:40 AM hora local. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
