Cartagena weather in May
May in Cartagena: sweltering, soaked, with very humid — a great time to visit.
#6 of 12 months in Cartagena · #358 of 604 destinations to visit in May · comfort 79/100 (tier B)
Updated June 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis
Cartagena climate normals — May
| Daytime high | 31°C / 87°F | 🔥 sweltering |
|---|---|---|
| Nighttime low | 26°C / 79°F | |
| Feels like (high) | 37°C / 99°F | |
| Rainfall | 155 mm / 6.1 in | ⛈ soaked |
| Rainy days | 23 days | |
| Humidity | 84% | 💦 very humid |
| Dew point | 25°C / 76°F | |
| Sunshine | 10.1 h/day | |
| Daylight | 12.6 h | |
| Wind | 16 km/h / 10 mph | |
| Air quality (US AQI) | 53 | 🙂 moderate |
Monthly averages from ERA5 reanalysis. AQI is the mean US Air Quality Index for the month.
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Cartagena in May — FAQ
- Is May a good time to visit Cartagena?
- May in Cartagena: sweltering, soaked, with very humid — a great time to visit. It ranks #6 of 12 months for Cartagena on SeasonMap's comfort score (79/100).
- What is the weather like in Cartagena in May?
- In May, Cartagena averages a daily high of 30.5°C and a low of 26°C, with about 154.7 mm of rain over roughly 23.4 rainy days.
- What is the air quality in Cartagena in May?
- Cartagena has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 53 in May.