Cartagena weather in October
October in Cartagena: sweltering, soaked, with clean air — a great time to visit.
#12 of 12 months in Cartagena · #387 of 604 destinations to visit in October · comfort 71/100 (tier B)
Updated June 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis
Cartagena climate normals — October
| Daytime high | 29°C / 84°F | 🔥 sweltering |
|---|---|---|
| Nighttime low | 25°C / 78°F | |
| Feels like (high) | 36°C / 97°F | |
| Rainfall | 249 mm / 9.8 in | ⛈ soaked |
| Rainy days | 29 days | |
| Humidity | 87% | 💦 very humid |
| Dew point | 25°C / 76°F | |
| Sunshine | 9.1 h/day | |
| Daylight | 11.9 h | |
| Wind | 14 km/h / 9 mph | |
| Air quality (US AQI) | 37 | 🍃 good |
Monthly averages from ERA5 reanalysis. AQI is the mean US Air Quality Index for the month.
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Cartagena in October — FAQ
- Is October a good time to visit Cartagena?
- October in Cartagena: sweltering, soaked, with clean air — a great time to visit. It ranks #12 of 12 months for Cartagena on SeasonMap's comfort score (71/100).
- What is the weather like in Cartagena in October?
- In October, Cartagena averages a daily high of 29.1°C and a low of 25.3°C, with about 248.9 mm of rain over roughly 29.2 rainy days.
- What is the air quality in Cartagena in October?
- Cartagena has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 37 in October.