Cartagena weather in December
December in Cartagena: sweltering, dry, with clean air — one of the best months to visit.
#2 of 12 months in Cartagena · #37 of 604 destinations to visit in December · comfort 88/100 (tier A)
Updated June 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis
Cartagena climate normals — December
| Daytime high | 30°C / 87°F | 🔥 sweltering |
|---|---|---|
| Nighttime low | 26°C / 78°F | |
| Feels like (high) | 36°C / 97°F | |
| Rainfall | 22 mm / 0.9 in | ☀️ dry |
| Rainy days | 6 days | |
| Humidity | 80% | 💦 very humid |
| Dew point | 24°C / 74°F | |
| Sunshine | 10.4 h/day | |
| Daylight | 11.5 h | |
| Wind | 21 km/h / 13 mph | |
| Air quality (US AQI) | 46 | 🍃 good |
Monthly averages from ERA5 reanalysis. AQI is the mean US Air Quality Index for the month.
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Cartagena in December — FAQ
- Is December a good time to visit Cartagena?
- December in Cartagena: sweltering, dry, with clean air — one of the best months to visit. It ranks #2 of 12 months for Cartagena on SeasonMap's comfort score (88/100).
- What is the weather like in Cartagena in December?
- In December, Cartagena averages a daily high of 30.3°C and a low of 25.7°C, with about 21.9 mm of rain over roughly 6.2 rainy days.
- What is the air quality in Cartagena in December?
- Cartagena has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 46 in December.