Cartagena
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Climate normals · 2016–2025
When to go: Cartagena month by month
Judged purely on 2016–2025 weather records, the friendliest months in Cartagena are typically January, February and December, with average daytime highs around 31–32°C. March is usually the warmest month (average high 32°C), January the coldest (average low 24°C), and October the wettest (about 188 mm). These are long-run averages, not a forecast.
| Month | Avg high (°C) | Avg low (°C) | Rain (mm) | Sunshine (h/day) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 31.5 | 24.3 | 15 | 11.0 |
| February | 32.0 | 24.3 | 8 | 11.2 |
| March | 32.4 | 24.7 | 16 | 11.4 |
| April | 31.8 | 25.2 | 63 | 10.9 |
| May | 30.5 | 25.5 | 153 | 9.7 |
| June | 30.1 | 25.4 | 166 | 9.3 |
| July | 30.8 | 25.5 | 131 | 9.8 |
| August | 30.3 | 25.5 | 143 | 9.4 |
| September | 29.9 | 25.3 | 141 | 9.2 |
| October | 29.4 | 25.0 | 188 | 9.0 |
| November | 29.4 | 24.9 | 174 | 9.3 |
| December | 30.8 | 24.6 | 31 | 10.9 |
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01 · OverviewCartagena, in brief
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02 · HistoryHow Cartagena took shape
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03 · VisitVisiting Cartagena
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04 · Food & cultureFood and everyday culture in Cartagena
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05 · ArtsArts and cultural life in Cartagena
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06 · EconomyWork and the economy in Cartagena
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07 · SafetySafety and practical guidance for Cartagena
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08 · QuestionsQuestions about Cartagena
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cartagena
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01 · Q&AWhere is Cartagena located and what are its coordinates?
Cartagena is situated in Colombia at geographic coordinates 10.3982, -75.4933 with an elevation of an elevation monitored in local geographic surveys.
02 · Q&AWhat is the population and time zone of Cartagena?
Cartagena has a recorded population of approximately 914,552 and observes the America/Bogota time zone (COP).
03 · Q&AWhat languages and currency are used in Cartagena?
Official and commonly spoken languages in Cartagena include es-CO, and the circulating currency is COP.
04 · Q&AHow can I check live conditions and daily updates for Cartagena?
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