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

In January, Cali averages 29°C high / 19°C low with about 218 mm of rain; Cartagena averages 32°C high / 24°C low with about 12 mm.

Cali vs Cartagena in January

Cartagena is the better pick in January — 91 vs 68 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Cartagena is sweltering, dry, clean air, while Cali is hot, soaked, clean air.

Cali vs Cartagena — January climate, side by side

	🇨🇴 Cali	🇨🇴 Cartagena
Comfort score	68/100 (C)	91/100 (S)
Feels-like high	32°C	37°C
Avg high / low	29° / 19°	32° / 24°
Rainfall	218 mm	12 mm
Rainy days	23	3
Humidity	83%	76%
Air quality (AQI)	31	42

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

Month by month

Cali 🇨🇴 Colombiahot, soaked, clean air · best July68
Cartagena 🇨🇴 Colombiasweltering, dry, clean air · best January91

Cali vs Cartagena in January — FAQ

Is January better in Cali or Cartagena?: Cartagena is the better pick in January — 91 vs 68 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Cartagena is sweltering, dry, clean air, while Cali is hot, soaked, clean air.
What is the weather like in Cali vs Cartagena in January?: In January, Cali averages 29°C high / 19°C low with about 218 mm of rain; Cartagena averages 32°C high / 24°C low with about 12 mm.