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ColombiaThe weather in March in Cartagena
It's hot in March 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 25°C and 26°C.
March is a good month to be in Cartagena for sunny weather. You’ll have high temperatures and not too much rain.
Average temperatures and precipitation
This chart shows the average daily maximum and minimum temperatures (in degrees Celsius) and precipitation (in millimeters) in March 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 36°C in 2021, Cartagena reached the highest temperature in March over the past 10 years. The lowest daytime temperature in this month was 28°C in 2017. The extreme nighttime temperatures ranged from a lowest recorded value of 15°C to a highest value of 27°C.
Rainfall amount
In March, there is an average of 25 mm of precipitation, spread over 7 days. The wind speed is around 5 Bft, mostly coming from the Northeast.
Daily weather in March for Cartagena
Click on any day in March 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.
March weather comparison
| Cartagena | New York | |
|---|---|---|
| Average temperature | 32°C | 11°C |
| Max. temperature | 33°C | 14°C |
| Min. temperature | 25°C | -5°C |
| Total precipitation | 25 mm | 63 mm |
| Rainy days | 7 days | 10 days |
Start of March
The month of March starts in Cartagena with hot temps, averaging around 32°C during the day and nights around 25°C.
Mid March
By mid-March, daytime temps stay steady at around 32°C, with nights around 26°C. There’s a chance of some showers during this time, but plenty of dry and sunny days too.
End of March
By the end of March, the average daytime temperature in Cartagena is around 33°C, while nighttime temps are about 26°C. There’s hardly any chance of precipitation. The weather will be mostly dry with plenty of sun.
UV index
The UV index is a maximum of 10 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 March in Cartagena, Colombia. The temperatures are shown in degrees Celsius and are calculated based on data from the past 10 years.
Daily Temperature in March in Cartagena
Temperature in March in Cartagena over the years
Precipitation charts
These charts show the average amount of precipitation in March 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 March in Cartagena
Total precipitation in March in Cartagena over the years
Daily UV index in March in Cartagena
This chart shows the average daily UV index in March 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.