Cartagena Weather in January
Colombia · January climate averages and travel tips
Avg high30°C (86°F)
Avg low26°C (79°F)
Rainfall7 mm (0.3 in)
RatingGood 7.9/10
Cartagena in January sees daytime temperatures around 30°C (86°F), dropping to about 26°C (79°F) at night. The month is very dry, with about 7 mm (0.3 in) of rain spread over 2 days, one of the driest months of the year. Humidity averages 78%, so it feels sticky and hotter than the thermometer suggests. You get roughly 11.5 hours of daylight and a mix of sun and cloud.
Is January a good time to visit Cartagena?
Yes — January is one of the best months to visit Cartagena. The weather rates good (7.9/10) on our comfort score.
January weather at a glance
| Average high | 30°C (86°F) |
|---|---|
| Average low | 26°C (79°F) |
| Daily mean | 27°C (81°F) |
| Rainfall | 7 mm (0.3 in) |
| Rainy days (1 mm+) | 2 |
| Humidity | 78% |
| Cloud cover | 35% |
| Daylight | 11.5 hours |
| Est. sunshine | 8.2 hours/day |
| Wind | 22.3 km/h |
| vs December | About as warm as December, with 41 mm less rain. |
What to pack for Cartagena in January
- 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
← DecemberBest time to visit CartagenaFebruary →
Better weather in January nearby
- Arequipa25°C · 33 mm · Excellent
- Trujillo27°C · 30 mm · Excellent
- Lima26°C · 3 mm · Excellent
- Callao26°C · 3 mm · Excellent
- Bogota20°C · 58 mm · Excellent
- Buenos Aires28°C · 96 mm · Excellent
Nearby in January
- Barranquilla30°C · 4 mm
- Maracaibo34°C · 9 mm
- Medellin24°C · 127 mm
- Panama City30°C · 25 mm
- Oranjestad27°C · 30 mm
- Bogota20°C · 58 mm
Where else is good in January? See where to go in January.