ColombiaThe weather in May in Cartagena
It's hot in May in Cartagena with an average temperature of 33°C. Temperatures this month range from a low of 32°C to a high of 33°C. At night, you can expect temperatures between 26°C and 27°C.
Looking for sun? May isn’t a good month to be in Cartagena. The temperature is nice, but there’s too much chance of rain.
Average temperatures and precipitation
This chart shows the average daily maximum and minimum temperatures (in degrees Celsius) and precipitation (in millimeters) in May 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 May over the past 10 years. The lowest daytime temperature in this month was 28°C in 2019. The extreme nighttime temperatures ranged from a lowest recorded value of 22°C to a highest value of 28°C.
Rainfall amount
In May, there is an average of 175 mm of precipitation, spread over 22 days. The wind speed is around 4 Bft, mostly coming from the South.
Daily weather in May for Cartagena
Click on any day in May 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.
May weather comparison
| Cartagena | New York | |
|---|---|---|
| Average temperature | 33°C | 22°C |
| Max. temperature | 33°C | 28°C |
| Min. temperature | 26°C | -5°C |
| Total precipitation | 175 mm | 105 mm |
| Rainy days | 22 days | 14 days |
Start of May
The month of May starts in Cartagena with hot temps, averaging around 33°C during the day and nights around 27°C.
Mid May
By mid-May, daytime temps stay steady at around 33°C, with nights around 27°C. During this part of the month, you might see regular precipitation, but there will also be some sunny days.
End of May
By the end of May, the average daytime temperature in Cartagena is around 33°C, while nighttime temps are about 27°C. There’s a significant chance of many days with precipitation.
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.
The hurricane season in Cartagena runs from June to November.
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Temperature charts
These charts show the average temperatures in May in Cartagena, Colombia. The temperatures are shown in degrees Celsius and are calculated based on data from the past 10 years.
Daily Temperature in May in Cartagena
Temperature in May in Cartagena over the years
Precipitation charts
These charts show the average amount of precipitation in May 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 May in Cartagena
Total precipitation in May in Cartagena over the years
Daily UV index in May in Cartagena
This chart shows the average daily UV index in May 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.