Climate of Cartagena, Bolívar, Colombia
Point-value climate at Cartagena (Bolívar, Colombia). Population approximately 887,000.
Located in Bolívar, Colombia, Cartagena has a consistently warm climate. Population approximately 887,000. Monthly average temperatures range from 27.2°C / 81°F in January to 28.3°C / 82.9°F in May, with rainfall varying from 15 mm / 0.6 in (January) to 167 mm / 6.6 in (October) — about 1026 mm / 40.4 in across the year. Cartagena is the capital of Bolívar. These are point-value climate normals sampled at Cartagena's coordinates — often quite different from the surrounding region's area-weighted average.
Best sunny months: January, February, March.
Best time to visit Cartagena →
| Month | Temperature | Rainfall | Matches |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 27.2°C81°F | 15 mm0.6″ | Sunny & Hot |
| February | 27.4°C81.3°F | 16 mm0.6″ | Sunny & Hot |
| March | 27.7°C81.9°F | 15 mm0.6″ | Sunny & Hot |
| April | 28°C82.4°F | 49 mm1.9″ | — |
| May | 28.3°C82.9°F | 99 mm3.9″ | Tropical |
| June | 28.3°C82.9°F | 131 mm5.2″ | Tropical |
| July | 28.2°C82.8°F | 100 mm3.9″ | Tropical |
| August | 28.2°C82.8°F | 109 mm4.3″ | Tropical |
| September | 28°C82.4°F | 134 mm5.3″ | Tropical |
| October | 27.7°C81.9°F | 167 mm6.6″ | Tropical |
| November | 27.8°C82°F | 141 mm5.6″ | Tropical |
| December | 27.4°C81.3°F | 50 mm2″ | — |
Frequently asked questions
What is the best time to visit Cartagena?
The months with the sunniest, driest weather are January, February, March. Cartagena's warmest month is May at an average of 28.3°C / 82.9°F, and its driest month is January with about 15 mm / 0.6 in of rain.
What is the climate of Cartagena?
Cartagena, in Bolívar, Colombia, has monthly average temperatures ranging from 27.2°C / 81°F in January to 28.3°C / 82.9°F in May. Annual rainfall is approximately 1026 mm / 40.4 in, with the wettest month being October (167 mm / 6.6 in) and the driest January (15 mm / 0.6 in).
What is the average temperature in Cartagena in May?
The average temperature in Cartagena in May is 28.3°C / 82.9°F, with rainfall of about 99 mm / 3.9 in — the warmest month of the year.
When is the driest month in Cartagena?
The driest month in Cartagena is January, with about 15 mm / 0.6 in of average monthly rainfall. Average temperature that month is 27.2°C / 81°F.
When is the wettest month in Cartagena?
The wettest month in Cartagena is October, with approximately 167 mm / 6.6 in of average monthly rainfall.