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

In May, Bucaramanga averages 29°C high / 21°C low with about 843 mm of rain; Cartagena averages 32°C high / 26°C low with about 176 mm.

Bucaramanga vs Cartagena in May

Cartagena is the better pick in May — 76 vs 52 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Cartagena is sweltering, soaked, muggy air, while Bucaramanga is sweltering, soaked, muggy air.

Bucaramanga vs Cartagena — May climate, side by side

	🇨🇴 Bucaramanga	🇨🇴 Cartagena
Comfort score	52/100 (D)	76/100 (B)
Feels-like high	34°C	39°C
Avg high / low	29° / 21°	32° / 26°
Rainfall	843 mm	176 mm
Rainy days	31	25
Humidity	89%	85%
Air quality (AQI)	54	53

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

Month by month

Bucaramanga vs Cartagena in May — FAQ

Is May better in Bucaramanga or Cartagena?: Cartagena is the better pick in May — 76 vs 52 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Cartagena is sweltering, soaked, muggy air, while Bucaramanga is sweltering, soaked, muggy air.
What is the weather like in Bucaramanga vs Cartagena in May?: In May, Bucaramanga averages 29°C high / 21°C low with about 843 mm of rain; Cartagena averages 32°C high / 26°C low with about 176 mm.