Temperature
Hot by day, warm at night.
87°Ftypical January high
Typical range
January climate
January in Cartagena
Colombia · South America
Hot days and plenty of sun. Humid air is the main drawback.
Some tradeoffs
Daytime high
87°F
Lows around 78°F
Rain
Very little rain
Sun
9 h/day
Air feel
Very humid
Sea temp
81°F
Great for swimming
When to visit
Month-by-month fit
Best
Precipitation
Mostly dry. About 2 wet days, the lowest monthly average.
6%wet-day frequency
AmountWet-day chance
Sunshine
Plenty of sun this month.
9.2 hJanuary sunshine
Heat & humidity by month
Very humid air is a major factor this month.
84%January Heat feel
Humid airVery humid air
Hourly temperature pattern
In January, afternoons feel about 88° and nights feel near 80°.
WarmHotSwelteringNight hours
Clear sky
Mostly clear skies this month.
68%January Clear sky
Clear skyCloud
Wind pattern
January's typical breeze keeps the air from feeling as stagnant.
12 mphJanuary Breezy
Sea temperature
81°FJanuary sea temp
More detailIncludes daypart comfort
Typical January day
January late afternoons are around 85°F, easing to about 81°F in early evening.
Avg temp Typical range
Morning83°F
Feels 87°F
Rain3%
Cloud29%
Humid airVery high
Sun intensityModerate
Midday87°F
Feels 91°F
Rain9%
Cloud35%
Humid airVery high
Sun intensityStrong
Late afternoon85°F
Rain11%
Cloud35%
Humid airVery high
Sun intensityModerate
Early evening81°F
Rain1%
Cloud30%
Humid airVery high
Sun intensityMinimal
Best windowData tableView month-by-month numbers
View month-by-month numbers
| Month | High°F | Low°F | Rainin | Wet days | Sunh | Humidity% | Sea°F |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 87 | 78 | 0.4 | 2 | 9.2 | 77 | 81 |
| Feb | 89 | 78 | 0.3 | 2 | 8.7 | 74 | 80 |
| Mar | 88 | 78 | 0.7 | 4 | 8.0 | 76 | 81 |
| Apr | 88 | 79 | 2.9 | 15 | 7.2 | 80 | 82 |
| May | 87 | 79 | 6.9 | 26 | 6.6 | 85 | 83 |
| Jun | 86 | 79 | 7.4 | 26 | 6.5 | 85 | 84 |
| Jul | 87 | 79 | 6.3 | 26 | 7.0 | 85 | 84 |
| Aug | 86 | 79 | 7.6 | 28 | 6.7 | 86 | 84 |
| Sep | 86 | 79 | 8.1 | 28 | 6.0 | 86 | 85 |
| Oct | 85 | 78 | 10.5 | 29 | 5.6 | 86 | 85 |
| Nov | 85 | 78 | 8.4 | 25 | 7.0 | 86 | 84 |
| Dec | 86 | 78 | 2.3 | 11 | 8.1 | 83 | 83 |
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Climate data notePlanning guidance, not a forecast
Typical monthly values are based on long-term climate records. Useful for planning, not a forecast. Check the weather before you travel.
Sunshine: source type is not yet identified at metric level.
Local microclimates can vary by beach, neighborhood, trail, or elevation.
Last updated: Jun 1, 2026
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