Temperature
Hot by day, warm at night.
87°Ftypical May high
Typical range
May climate
May in Cartagena
Colombia · South America
Humid air is the main limitation.
Wet but workable
Daytime high
87°F
Lows around 79°F
Rain
Rain most days
Sun
6.5 h/day
Air feel
Very humid
Sea temp
83°F
Great for swimming
When to visit
Month-by-month fit
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Precipitation
It rains on most days. About 26 wet days this month.
84%wet-day frequency
AmountWet-day chance
Sunshine
Cloudier spells limit sunshine.
6.6 hMay sunshine
Heat & humidity by month
Very humid air is a major factor this month.
93%May Heat feel
Humid airVery humid air
Hourly temperature pattern
In May, afternoons feel about 93° and nights feel near 88°.
WarmHotSwelteringNight hours
Clear sky
Overcast skies this month.
14%May Clear sky
Clear skyCloud
Wind pattern
Calm winds are typical in May.
6 mphMay Calm
Sea temperature
83°FMay sea temp
More detailIncludes daypart comfort
Typical May day
May late afternoons are around 84°F, easing to about 82°F in early evening.
Avg temp Typical range
Morning84°F
Feels 92°F
Rain39%
Cloud86%
Humid airVery high
Sun intensityModerate
Midday86°F
Feels 94°F
Rain66%
Cloud88%
Humid airVery high
Sun intensityStrong
Late afternoon84°F
Feels 92°F
Rain59%
Cloud87%
Humid airVery high
Sun intensityModerate
Early evening82°F
Feels 90°F
Rain25%
Cloud83%
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
Data & methodology