Cartagena Weather in December
Colombia · December climate averages and travel tips
Avg high30°C (85°F)
Avg low27°C (80°F)
Rainfall48 mm (1.9 in)
RatingGood 7.6/10
Expect hot days in Cartagena in December: the average high is 30°C (85°F) and the average low is 27°C (80°F). The month is fairly dry, with about 48 mm (1.9 in) of rain spread over 7 days. Humidity averages 81%, so it feels sticky and hotter than the thermometer suggests. You get roughly 11.4 hours of daylight and a mix of sun and cloud.
Is December a good time to visit Cartagena?
Yes — December is one of the best months to visit Cartagena. The weather rates good (7.6/10) on our comfort score.
December weather at a glance
| Average high | 30°C (85°F) |
|---|---|
| Average low | 27°C (80°F) |
| Daily mean | 28°C (82°F) |
| Rainfall | 48 mm (1.9 in) |
| Rainy days (1 mm+) | 7 |
| Humidity | 81% |
| Cloud cover | 43% |
| Daylight | 11.4 hours |
| Est. sunshine | 7.1 hours/day |
| Wind | 18.9 km/h |
| vs November | About as warm as November, with 140 mm less rain. |
What to pack for Cartagena in December
- light, breathable clothing
- sunscreen and a hat
- swimwear
Cartagena weather in other months
Jan30°C / 26°C7 mmGoodFeb30°C / 26°C8 mmExcellentMar31°C / 26°C14 mmGoodApr30°C / 27°C67 mmFairMay30°C / 27°C183 mmPoorJun30°C / 28°C140 mmPoorJul30°C / 28°C154 mmPoorAug30°C / 28°C173 mmPoorSep30°C / 28°C180 mmPoorOct29°C / 28°C252 mmPoorNov29°C / 27°C188 mmPoorDec30°C / 27°C48 mmGood
← NovemberBest time to visit CartagenaJanuary →
Better weather in December nearby
- Arequipa26°C · 17 mm · Excellent
- Trujillo27°C · 22 mm · Excellent
- Buenos Aires27°C · 84 mm · Excellent
- Lima25°C · 4 mm · Excellent
- Callao25°C · 4 mm · Excellent
- Montevideo25°C · 86 mm · Excellent
Nearby in December
- Barranquilla30°C · 33 mm
- Maracaibo34°C · 23 mm
- Medellin23°C · 157 mm
- Panama City29°C · 109 mm
- Oranjestad28°C · 54 mm
- Bogota19°C · 104 mm
Where else is good in December? See where to go in December.