Weather radar Cartagena
Real-time precipitation radar · Bolívar · Colombia
Cartagena climate table – average temperature, precipitation & sunshine hours
The climate table for Cartagena shows long-term monthly averages (2000–2023): average high and average low temperature in °C, monthly precipitation (mm), rainy days and sunshine hours per month. Data source: ERA5 reanalysis (ECMWF) via the WDTEC Climate Archive.
| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avg high (°C) | 31.3° | 31.4° | 31.5° | 30.9° | 30.6° | 30.1° | 30.6° | 30.2° | 30.1° | 29.8° | 29.5° | 30.5° |
| Avg low (°C) | 25.5° | 25.5° | 25.8° | 26.2° | 26.5° | 26.1° | 26.5° | 26.3° | 26.2° | 25.8° | 25.7° | 25.9° |
| Precipitation (mm) | 12 | 8 | 14 | 81 | 178 | 251 | 171 | 215 | 198 | 256 | 237 | 31 |
| Rainy days | 2 | 2 | 5 | 15 | 24 | 27 | 25 | 28 | 28 | 29 | 26 | 8 |
| Sunshine hours | 329 | 306 | 347 | 321 | 316 | 283 | 314 | 294 | 287 | 272 | 271 | 321 |
| Humidity | 75% | 74% | 75% | 80% | 83% | 85% | 84% | 85% | 85% | 85% | 85% | 81% |
Best time to visit Cartagena
The best time to visit Cartagena is typically January. In this month the average high is 31.3°C, precipitation is 12 mm and sunshine duration is 329 hours. The annual average high is 30.5°C, total annual precipitation is 1652 mm (219 rainy days/year) and annual sunshine is 3661 hours.
Frequently asked questions about the weather in Cartagena
How up to date is the weather radar for Cartagena?
The weather radar for Cartagena is updated every 5 minutes with new radar data from the OPERA composite radar. A 2-hour forecast animation is also available. Rainfall probability, wind gusts and UV index are available up to 14 days in advance.
What weather data is available for Cartagena?
Besides the rain radar, RadarWeather provides for Cartagena: rainfall probability, thunderstorm warning (CAPE index), wind gusts, UV index, air pressure, humidity, dew point, sunshine hours, snow line and a 14-day forecast based on ICON-D2, ECMWF IFS and GFS.
When are thunderstorms expected in Cartagena?
The thunderstorm potential for Cartagena is calculated from the CAPE index and lightning potential. Active storm cells and severe weather warnings are visible on the radar map in real time. Thunderstorm warnings are issued automatically as soon as storm cells are detected near Cartagena.
What is the climate like in Cartagena?
Cartagena has an annual average high of 30.5°C. The warmest month is March (avg high 31.5°C), the coldest January (avg low 25.5°C). The wettest month is October with 256 mm, the driest February with 8 mm. Total annual precipitation is 1652 mm (219 rainy days). Annual sunshine is 3661 hours.
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