Temperatures in October
It's hot in October in Cartagena with an average temperature of 32°C. Temperatures this month range from a low of 31°C to a high of 33°C. At night, you can expect temperatures between 25°C and 27°C.
Max and Min Temperatures per Day
This chart shows the daily maximum and minimum temperatures in degrees Celsius for Cartagena in October. The red line indicates the max temperatures, and the blue line shows the minimums.
Start of October
The month of October starts in Cartagena with hot temperatures, averaging around 33°C during the day and nights close to 27°C. Plenty of days with a chance of precipitation. Breezy clothes like shorts or a dress, plus a hat and sunglasses, are ideal.
Mid-October
By mid-October, the average daytime temperature drops to around 32°C, with nights close to 27°C. The chance of precipitation is high during this period. Breezy clothes like shorts or a dress, plus a hat and sunglasses, are ideal.
End of October
By the end of October, the average daytime temperature in Cartagena will be around 32°C, with nights close to 26°C. There’s a significant chance of many days with precipitation. Breezy clothes like shorts or a dress, plus a hat and sunglasses, are ideal.
Precipitation in October
In October, there is an average of 211 mm of precipitation, spread over 28 days. The wind speed is around 4 Bft, mostly coming from the Southwest.
The average precipitation chance this month is over 91%, so expect nearly daily rain in October.
Precipitation Chance
This chart shows the daily precipitation chance (in percentages) in October for Cartagena. 0% means it never rained on that day in the past 10 years, and 100% means it rained every day. All values in between represent the average chance of precipitation on that day.
Cartagena in October |
London | ||
|---|---|---|---|
 Average Temperature |
32°C | 15°C | |
 High Temp |
33°C | 17°C | |
| Low Temp |
31°C | 13°C | |
 Total Precipitation |
211 mm | 115 mm | |
| Rainy Days |
28 days | 14 days | |
September
UV index
The UV index is a maximum of 8 this month. That's a very high value on the intensity scale of 1 to 11. Unprotected skin can burn within 10-15 minutes.
Is October a good time to visit Cartagena?
After some sun? Then October isn’t the best time to be in Cartagena. The temperature is pleasant, but there’s too much chance of rain this month.
The hurricane season in Cartagena runs from June to November.
Temperature records for Cartagena in October
With 36°C, Cartagena hit the highest temperature in the last 10 years in October 2014. The lowest daytime temperature in this month was 27°C in 2023. The extreme night temperatures ranged from a low of 17°C to a high of 29°C.
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Daily Temperature in October in Cartagena
This chart shows the average daily temperatures, both day and night, for each day in October in Cartagena, measured in degrees Celsius. The red line represents the maximum temperatures, while the blue line shows the minimums. The days of the month are displayed at the bottom of the chart. The data, based on historical observations, gives an overview of the average daily temperatures during this month.
Daily Precipitation in October in Cartagena
The chart below shows the average daily precipitation in October for Cartagena, measured in millimetres over the past years. Precipitation is always measured as water, even if it’s snow or hail. The days of the month are shown at the bottom of the chart.
A low average precipitation means that the chance of rain on that day is usually small, while a higher average suggests that rain is more likely. But it’s still an average, so each day can be different. Based on historical weather data for October, you can expect around 28 days of rain in Cartagena.
Daily UV Index in October in Cartagena
This chart shows the average daily UV index in October in Cartagena, with the UV index ranging from 0 to a maximum of 11. The bottom of the chart shows the days of the month. Based on historical data, this chart provides an idea of the daily UV radiation levels you can expect.
Temperature in October in Cartagena Over the Years
This chart shows the average temperature in October in Cartagena, measured in degrees Celsius, over the past years.
Total Precipitation in October in Cartagena Over the Years
This chart shows the average precipitation in October in Cartagena, measured in millimetres over the past years. Precipitation is always measured as water, even if it’s snow or hail.
Daily climate in October for Cartagena
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Average Weather in Cartagena by Month
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