What is the weather like in Cartagena vs Santa Marta in May?

In May, Cartagena averages 32°C high / 26°C low with about 176 mm of rain; Santa Marta averages 32°C high / 26°C low with about 232 mm.

Cartagena vs Santa Marta in May

Cartagena is the better pick in May — 76 vs 72 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Cartagena is sweltering, soaked, muggy air, while Santa Marta is sweltering, soaked, clean air.

Cartagena vs Santa Marta — May climate, side by side

	Cartagena	Santa Marta
Comfort score	76/100 (B)	72/100 (B)
Feels-like high	39°C	39°C
Avg high / low	32° / 26°	32° / 26°
Rainfall	176 mm	232 mm
Rainy days	25	23
Humidity	85%	84%
Air quality (AQI)	53	43

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

Cartagena vs Santa Marta in May — FAQ

Is May better in Cartagena or Santa Marta?: Cartagena is the better pick in May — 76 vs 72 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Cartagena is sweltering, soaked, muggy air, while Santa Marta is sweltering, soaked, clean air.
What is the weather like in Cartagena vs Santa Marta in May?: In May, Cartagena averages 32°C high / 26°C low with about 176 mm of rain; Santa Marta averages 32°C high / 26°C low with about 232 mm.