The climate of Cartagena

The current climate in Cartagena features temperatures ranging from a high of 25°C to a low of 23°C throughout the year. The average yearly temperature is around 24°C. At night, temperatures in the colder months average around 9°C and in the warmer months around 12°C.

Average temperatures and precipitation

This chart shows the average monthly maximum and minimum temperatures (in degrees Celsius) and average monthly rainfall (in millimeters) for Cartagena, Ecuador.

Temperature records

The highest temperature recorded in Cartagena in recent years was 32°C in December 2015. The lowest daytime temperature recorded was 14°C in January 2018.

Rainfall amount

On average, Cartagena receives 4121 mm of precipitation each year. For comparison, New York gets 1142 mm of precipitation annually.

Best time to visit Cartagena?

The best time to visit Cartagena for mild to warm weather is January up to December. You might get some rain, but the temperatures are just right to explore Cartagena.

Climate Table of Cartagena

The climate table of Cartagena shows the average temperatures, rainfall, and UV index per month. The table provides an overview of the average day and night temperatures in degrees Celsius, the total amount of rainfall in millimeters, the total snowfall in centimeters, and the UV index for each month. Rainfall is always measured as water, even if it's snow or hail.

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Temp. max (°C) 23 23 23 25 23 24 24 25 25 24 24 25
Temp. min (°C) 11 11 12 13 12 11 10 9 9 10 11 12
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Precipitation (mm) 504 456 433 431 343 260 217 209 264 345 272 387
UV Index 6 7 7 7 7 7 7 8 8 8 7 7

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Temperature charts

These charts display the average temperatures in Cartagena, Ecuador. The temperatures are shown in degrees Celsius and are calculated based on data from the past 10 years.

Average Temperature per Month in Cartagena

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Yearly Temperature in Cartagena

Precipitation charts

These charts show the average amount of precipitation in Cartagena, Ecuador. 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.

Average Precipitation per Month in Cartagena

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Total Yearly Precipitation in Cartagena

UV index chart

This chart shows the average UV index per month in Cartagena, Ecuador. The UV index indicates the intensity of ultraviolet radiation and ranges from 0 to a maximum of 11.

Average UV Index per Month in Cartagena

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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.