Cartagena Weather in October
Colombia · October climate averages and travel tips
Avg high29°C (85°F)
Avg low28°C (82°F)
Rainfall252 mm (9.9 in)
RatingPoor 2.9/10
Cartagena in October sees daytime temperatures around 29°C (85°F), dropping to about 28°C (82°F) at night. The month is very wet, with about 252 mm (9.9 in) of rain spread over 27 days, making it the wettest month of the year. Humidity averages 82%, so it feels sticky and hotter than the thermometer suggests. You get roughly 11.8 hours of daylight and frequently cloudy skies.
Is October a good time to visit Cartagena?
October is not the best time to visit Cartagena (2.9/10) mainly because of the rain. The weather is much better in December to March.
October weather at a glance
| Average high | 29°C (85°F) |
|---|---|
| Average low | 28°C (82°F) |
| Daily mean | 28°C (83°F) |
| Rainfall | 252 mm (9.9 in) |
| Rainy days (1 mm+) | 27 |
| Humidity | 82% |
| Cloud cover | 83% |
| Daylight | 11.8 hours |
| Est. sunshine | 2.2 hours/day |
| Wind | 11.4 km/h |
| vs September | 1°C cooler than September, with 72 mm more rain. |
What to pack for Cartagena in October
- light, breathable clothing
- sunscreen and a hat
- an umbrella or rain jacket
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
← SeptemberBest time to visit CartagenaNovember →
Better weather in October nearby
- Santiago25°C · 12 mm · Excellent
- Mendoza26°C · 16 mm · Excellent
- Arequipa27°C · 8 mm · Excellent
- Cordoba28°C · 63 mm · Excellent
- Sucre24°C · 39 mm · Excellent
- Lima25°C · 1 mm · Excellent
Nearby in October
- Barranquilla30°C · 236 mm
- Maracaibo34°C · 123 mm
- Medellin23°C · 224 mm
- Panama City28°C · 283 mm
- Oranjestad29°C · 90 mm
- Bogota19°C · 177 mm
Where else is good in October? See where to go in October.