Cartagena weather in January
January in Cartagena: sweltering, dry, with clean air — one of the best months to visit.
#1 of 12 months in Cartagena · #43 of 604 destinations to visit in January · comfort 88/100 (tier A)
Updated June 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis
Cartagena climate normals — January
| Daytime high | 31°C / 88°F | 🔥 sweltering |
|---|---|---|
| Nighttime low | 25°C / 77°F | |
| Feels like (high) | 36°C / 97°F | |
| Rainfall | 5 mm / 0.2 in | ☀️ dry |
| Rainy days | 2 days | |
| Humidity | 74% | 💧 humid |
| Dew point | 22°C / 71°F | |
| Sunshine | 10.6 h/day | |
| Daylight | 11.6 h | |
| Wind | 25 km/h / 15 mph | |
| Air quality (US AQI) | 42 | 🍃 good |
Monthly averages from ERA5 reanalysis. AQI is the mean US Air Quality Index for the month.
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Cartagena in January — FAQ
- Is January a good time to visit Cartagena?
- January in Cartagena: sweltering, dry, with clean air — one of the best months to visit. It ranks #1 of 12 months for Cartagena on SeasonMap's comfort score (88/100).
- What is the weather like in Cartagena in January?
- In January, Cartagena averages a daily high of 31.2°C and a low of 25.2°C, with about 5.2 mm of rain over roughly 1.8 rainy days.
- What is the air quality in Cartagena in January?
- Cartagena has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 42 in January.