Cartagena · WinterMonth summary
Cartagena weather in December
✅ Good
🌡️ Temperature min / max
77°F – 88°F
🌧 Rainy days
29% of days
☀️ Sunshine
11.2h per day on average
🌊 🌊 Season
Winter
⭐ ⭐ Weather score
7.9/10
📅 📅 Best month
February (8.2/10)
Quick decision
Should you visit Cartagena in December?
✅ Good
✅ Yes if: you want to explore cultural sites and local food.
❌ No if: you need guaranteed sunshine for photos or outdoor activities.
Our take: December is a good time to visit Cartagena. February remains slightly better (+0.3 pts).
By trip type
Cartagena in December by trip type
- 🏙️ 🏙️ City break / culture : ✅ Good
- 🚶 🚶 Outdoor activities : ✅ Good
- 🏖️ Beach / swimming : ✅ Good
- 💰 💰 Budget : 💸 Peak season
Local context
What to expect in December
Even in winter, Cartagena enjoys 31°F. A real asset for escaping the European cold. Expect rain on 29% of days — a light raincoat in the bag is recommended. A good balance between weather and crowds, even if February (8.2/10) remains theoretically better.
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Month-by-month comparison
| Month | Min °F | Max °F | Rain % | Precip in | Sun h/d | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ☀️ January | 75°F | 90°F | 12% | 0.0in | 11.2h | 8.1/10 |
| ☀️ February | 75°F | 90°F | 9% | 0.0in | 11.3h | 8.2/10 |
| ☀️ March | 77°F | 90°F | 16% | 0.0in | 11.6h | 8.1/10 |
| 🌤️ April | 77°F | 90°F | 47% | 0.1in | 12.0h | 7.4/10 |
| ⛅ May | 77°F | 86°F | 73% | 0.2in | 11.0h | 7.1/10 |
| ⛅ June | 77°F | 86°F | 83% | 0.2in | 10.5h | 7.0/10 |
| ⛅ July | 77°F | 86°F | 68% | 0.2in | 11.0h | 7.2/10 |
| ⛅ August | 77°F | 86°F | 75% | 0.2in | 10.1h | 7.1/10 |
| 🌧️ September | 77°F | 86°F | 80% | 0.2in | 9.7h | 7.0/10 |
| 🌧️ October | 77°F | 84°F | 85% | 0.2in | 9.8h | 7.0/10 |
| ⛅ November | 77°F | 84°F | 73% | 0.2in | 10.6h | 7.2/10 |
| 🌤️ December | 77°F | 88°F | 29% | 0.0in | 11.2h | 7.9/10 |
Ideal
Fair
Challenging climate
◀ Current month · Source Open-Meteo · 10 years
📊 Data source
Data based on 10 years of ERA5 records via Open-Meteo, with ECMWF seasonal adjustment. In December, Cartagena averages 88°F, 29% rainy days and 11.2h of sunshine per day. Overall weather score: 7.9/10.
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Comparison
December vs February (best month)
The best month is February (score 8.2/10). Difference:
- 🌡️ Max temperature : +1°F
- 🌧 Rainy days : -20%
- ☀️ Sunshine : +0.1h/day
FAQ
FAQ — Cartagena in December
Is December a good time to visit Cartagena?
December is an excellent time to visit Cartagena (score 7.9/10). With 88°F, 11.2h of sunshine and 29% rain, conditions are very favourable.
What to do in Cartagena in December?
With 88°F max and 11.2h of sunshine, focus on cultural sites, museums and local gastronomy.
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