Best time to visit Cartagena

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When is the best time to visit Cartagena?

The best time to visit Cartagena is May and June based on the following average weather conditions.

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Max Day Temperature (°C)

  • 16°C maximum daytime temperature in January in Cartagena16
    Jan
  • 17°C maximum daytime temperature in February in Cartagena17
    Feb
  • 18°C maximum daytime temperature in March in Cartagena18
    Mar
  • 20°C maximum daytime temperature in April in Cartagena20
    Apr
  • 22°C maximum daytime temperature in May in Cartagena22
    May
  • 26°C maximum daytime temperature in June in Cartagena26
    Jun
  • 29°C maximum daytime temperature in July in Cartagena29
    Jul
  • 29°C maximum daytime temperature in August in Cartagena29
    Aug
  • 28°C maximum daytime temperature in September in Cartagena28
    Sep
  • 23°C maximum daytime temperature in October in Cartagena23
    Oct
  • 19°C maximum daytime temperature in November in Cartagena19
    Nov
  • 16°C maximum daytime temperature in December in Cartagena16
    Dec

Hours of Sunshine (daily)

Which is the hottest month in Cartagena?

The hottest time of year in Cartagena is normally August. Expect maximum daytime temperatures to reach 29°C with high heat and humidity.

Does it ever rain in Cartagena?

It never rains much in Cartagena but October usually has the most rain with an average of 52mm. There are normally 9 days in October with some rain.

When is it sunniest in Cartagena?

The sunniest time of year in Cartagena is normally July with bright sunshine on average for 68% of daylight hours; that's 10 hours of sunshine per day.

When is the sea warmest in Cartagena?

The sea is usually at its warmest in Cartagena in August when the water temperature reaches 26°C.

Best time to visit

The weather guide for Costa Blanca (Cartagena) shows long term weather averages processed from data supplied by CRU (University of East Anglia) & today's weather forecast provided by meteoblue. Find out more about our data sources.

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