The climate in Cartagena during May can be summarized as mild and reasonably dry.
May is in the fall / autumn in Cartagena and is typically the 5th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 16°C (61°F), whilst at night 8°C (47°F) is normal.
Daytime temperature | 16.3°C 61.3°F |
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Nightly temperature | 8.2°C 46.7°F |
Average temperature | 12.2°C 54°F |
Daily sunshine | 4.5 hrs |
Avg rainfall | 73 mm 2.9 ins |
Rainy days | 3 days |
Sea temperature | 15°C 59°F |
Humidity | 84% |
Windspeed | 7.2kph 5 mph |
On average May is the 3rd wettest month of the year in Cartagena with around 73mm 2.9 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 3 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 4.5 hours of sunshine per day.
The data used in these monthly averages covers a period of over 100 years right up until last year. As such they are a valid prediction of what to expect for the weather in Cartagena in May 2025.
Hottest month: | January | 23.4°C 74.1°F |
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Driest month: | February | 1mm 0ins |
Sunniest month: | January | 11.5hrs |
Coldest month: | July | 14.1°C 57.4°F |
Wettest month: | July | 116mm 4.6ins |