What is the weather like in Bucaramanga vs Cartagena in January?

In January, Bucaramanga averages 29°C high / 21°C low with about 247 mm of rain; Cartagena averages 32°C high / 24°C low with about 12 mm.

Bucaramanga vs Cartagena in January

Cartagena is the better pick in January — 91 vs 63 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Cartagena is sweltering, dry, clean air, while Bucaramanga is sweltering, soaked, muggy air.

Bucaramanga vs Cartagena — January climate, side by side

	🇨🇴 Bucaramanga	🇨🇴 Cartagena
Comfort score	63/100 (C)	91/100 (S)
Feels-like high	34°C	37°C
Avg high / low	29° / 21°	32° / 24°
Rainfall	247 mm	12 mm
Rainy days	24	3
Humidity	85%	76%
Air quality (AQI)	57	42

Monthly climate normals (ERA5 reanalysis). Comfort scores are SeasonMap estimates.

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Bucaramanga vs Cartagena in January — FAQ

Is January better in Bucaramanga or Cartagena?: Cartagena is the better pick in January — 91 vs 63 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Cartagena is sweltering, dry, clean air, while Bucaramanga is sweltering, soaked, muggy air.
What is the weather like in Bucaramanga vs Cartagena in January?: In January, Bucaramanga averages 29°C high / 21°C low with about 247 mm of rain; Cartagena averages 32°C high / 24°C low with about 12 mm.