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

In January, Cartagena averages 32°C high / 24°C low with about 12 mm of rain; Medellín averages 29°C high / 18°C low with about 110 mm.

Cartagena vs Medellín in January

Cartagena is the better pick in January — 91 vs 82 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Cartagena is sweltering, dry, clean air, while Medellín is hot, rainy, muggy air.

Cartagena vs Medellín — January climate, side by side

	🇨🇴 Cartagena	🇨🇴 Medellín
Comfort score	91/100 (S)	82/100 (A)
Feels-like high	37°C	32°C
Avg high / low	32° / 24°	29° / 18°
Rainfall	12 mm	110 mm
Rainy days	3	18
Humidity	76%	81%
Air quality (AQI)	42	55

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

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Cartagena vs Medellín in January — FAQ

Is January better in Cartagena or Medellín?: Cartagena is the better pick in January — 91 vs 82 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Cartagena is sweltering, dry, clean air, while Medellín is hot, rainy, muggy air.
What is the weather like in Cartagena vs Medellín in January?: In January, Cartagena averages 32°C high / 24°C low with about 12 mm of rain; Medellín averages 29°C high / 18°C low with about 110 mm.