Warm
Average highs sit around 31°C, giving warm days by monthly-average standards.
December verdict
Cartagena, Colombia in December
Weather score78Very good
Very good for holiday weather
Average highs sit around 31°C, giving warm days by monthly-average standards. Sunshine averages 7.3h per day, enough for a balanced month. Rainfall averages 35mm, which is relatively low for holiday planning.
December weather
Monthly averages
Temp
31°C
Rain
35mm
Sun
7.3h
Sea
29°C
Weather score
78
Very good
Seasonal climate calendar
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Trip feel
Drier
Rainfall averages 35mm, which is relatively low for holiday planning.
Some sun
Sunshine averages 7.3h per day, enough for a balanced month.
Warm sea
Sea temperatures average 29°C, so swimming is usually comfortable by monthly-average standards.
Map
Weather map
Compare Cartagena, Colombia with nearby places by weather score, rain, sun, temperature, and swim conditions.
Temperature
December31°C average high
December is close to Cartagena's usual daytime heat, with little temperature swing across the year.
Warmest monthsAll year
Daytime heat stays consistently warm through the year.
Rain
December35mm average rain
December sits on the drier side of Cartagena's year, which helps with sightseeing and transfers.
Driest monthsJanuary to April and December
This is the drier part of the year, when outdoor plans usually need less weather flexibility.
Sun
December7.3 hours average sun
December sits close to Cartagena's yearly sunshine average, so it is a middle-of-the-pack month for bright days.
Brightest monthsJanuary to February
This stretch has the strongest sunshine in the monthly averages.
Sea temperature
December29°C average sea
December is close to Cartagena's yearly sea-temperature average, so swimming comfort is fairly typical.
Warmest seaMay to December
Sea temperatures are usually near 29°C in this stretch, so swimming comfort is at its strongest.
Weather score
December78 weather score
December scores above Cartagena's yearly average, so the overall weather mix is stronger than most months.
Best weather monthsJanuary to March and December
These months have the strongest weather score in the monthly averages.
