ColombiaThe weather in January in Cartagena
It's hot in January in Cartagena with an average temperature of 32°C. Temperatures this month range from a low of 32°C to a high of 33°C. At night, you can expect temperatures between 24°C and 25°C.
January is an awesome month to be in Cartagena for sunny weather. You’ll have high temperatures and not much chance of rain this month.
Average temperatures and precipitation
This chart shows the average daily maximum and minimum temperatures (in degrees Celsius) and precipitation (in millimeters) in January for Cartagena, Colombia. A low precipitation value usually indicates little to no rainfall on that day in recent years, while a higher value suggests more frequent rainfall.
Temperature records
With 39°C in 2014, Cartagena reached the highest temperature in January over the past 10 years. The lowest daytime temperature in this month was 29°C in 2018. The extreme nighttime temperatures ranged from a lowest recorded value of 15°C to a highest value of 27°C.
Rainfall amount
In January, there is an average of 13 mm of precipitation, spread over 5 days. The wind speed is around 4 Bft, mostly coming from the Northeast.
Daily weather in January for Cartagena
Click on any day in January to get detailed info about the usual weather on that day in Cartagena. Check out the historical temperatures and precipitation over the past 10 years on this day.
January weather comparison
| Cartagena | New York | |
|---|---|---|
| Average temperature | 32°C | 5°C |
| Max. temperature | 33°C | 11°C |
| Min. temperature | 24°C | -5°C |
| Total precipitation | 13 mm | 97 mm |
| Rainy days | 5 days | 12 days |
Start of January
The month of January starts in Cartagena with hot temps, averaging around 33°C during the day and nights around 25°C.
Mid January
By mid-January, daytime temps drop to around 32°C, with nights around 25°C. Not much precipitation expected during this period. It’s mostly dry and sunny.
End of January
By the end of January, the average daytime temperature in Cartagena is around 32°C, while nighttime temps are about 25°C. No precipitation expected at the end of the month; it’ll be mostly sunny.
UV index
The UV index is a maximum of 9 this month. That's a very high value on the intensity scale of 1 to 11. Unprotected skin can burn within 10-15 minutes.
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Temperature charts
These charts show the average temperatures in January in Cartagena, Colombia. The temperatures are shown in degrees Celsius and are calculated based on data from the past 10 years.
Daily Temperature in January in Cartagena
Temperature in January in Cartagena over the years
Precipitation charts
These charts show the average amount of precipitation in January in Cartagena, Colombia. Precipitation is always measured as water, even when it falls as snow or hail The amount of precipitation is displayed in millimeters, while snowfall is shown in centimeters.
Daily Precipitation in January in Cartagena
Total precipitation in January in Cartagena over the years
Daily UV index in January in Cartagena
This chart shows the average daily UV index in January in Cartagena, with the UV index ranging from 0 to a maximum of 11. The bottom of the chart shows the days of the month. Based on historical data, this chart provides an idea of the daily UV radiation levels you can expect.
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Average weather in Cartagena by month
Click on a month below to see detailed weather info for Cartagena. Based on historical weather data, you can see the average temperature, precipitation, wind, and UV index for each day of the month.