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

In May, Cartagena averages 32°C high / 26°C low with about 176 mm of rain; Medellín averages 28°C high / 18°C low with about 317 mm.

Cartagena vs Medellín in May

Cartagena is the better pick in May — 76 vs 61 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Cartagena is sweltering, soaked, muggy air, while Medellín is hot, soaked, clean air.

Cartagena vs Medellín — May climate, side by side

	🇨🇴 Cartagena	🇨🇴 Medellín
Comfort score	76/100 (B)	61/100 (C)
Feels-like high	39°C	33°C
Avg high / low	32° / 26°	28° / 18°
Rainfall	176 mm	317 mm
Rainy days	25	29
Humidity	85%	89%
Air quality (AQI)	53	50

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

Month by month

Cartagena 🇨🇴 Colombiasweltering, soaked, muggy air · best January76
Medellín 🇨🇴 Colombiahot, soaked, clean air · best January61

Cartagena vs Medellín in May — FAQ

Is May better in Cartagena or Medellín?: Cartagena is the better pick in May — 76 vs 61 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Cartagena is sweltering, soaked, muggy air, while Medellín is hot, soaked, clean air.
What is the weather like in Cartagena vs Medellín in May?: In May, Cartagena averages 32°C high / 26°C low with about 176 mm of rain; Medellín averages 28°C high / 18°C low with about 317 mm.