Temperatures in March
It's hot in March in Cartagena with an average temperature of 32°C. Temperatures this month range from a low of 32°C to a high of 33°C. At night, you can expect temperatures between 25°C and 26°C.
Max and Min Temperatures per Day
This chart shows the daily maximum and minimum temperatures in degrees Celsius for Cartagena in March. The red line indicates the max temperatures, and the blue line shows the minimums.
Start of March
The month of March starts in Cartagena with hot temperatures, averaging around 32°C during the day and nights close to 25°C. There’s little chance of precipitation. The weather is mostly sunny and dry. Breezy clothes like shorts or a dress, plus a hat and sunglasses, are ideal.
Mid-March
By mid-March, the average daytime temperature stays the same at 32°C, with nights close to 26°C. There might be a few showers during this period, but plenty of dry days with sunshine too. Breezy clothes like shorts or a dress, plus a hat and sunglasses, are ideal.
End of March
By the end of March, the average daytime temperature in Cartagena will be around 33°C, with nights close to 26°C. Barely any chance of precipitation. The weather will mostly be dry with lots of sunshine. Breezy clothes like shorts or a dress, plus a hat and sunglasses, are ideal.
Precipitation in March
In March, there is an average of 25 mm of precipitation, spread over 7 days. The wind speed is around 5 Bft, mostly coming from the Northeast.
The average precipitation chance is 23% per day this month.
Precipitation Chance
This chart shows the daily precipitation chance (in percentages) in March 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 March |
London | ||
|---|---|---|---|
 Average Temperature |
32°C | 11°C | |
 High Temp |
33°C | 14°C | |
| Low Temp |
32°C | 8°C | |
 Total Precipitation |
25 mm | 55 mm | |
| Rainy Days |
7 days | 9 days | |
February
UV index
The UV index is a maximum of 10 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 March a good time to visit Cartagena?
March is a great month to be in Cartagena for sunny weather. You’ll get high temperatures and not too much rain this month.
Temperature records for Cartagena in March
With 36°C, Cartagena hit the highest temperature in the last 10 years in March 2021. The lowest daytime temperature in this month was 28°C in 2017. The extreme night temperatures ranged from a low of 15°C to a high of 27°C.
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Daily Temperature in March in Cartagena
This chart shows the average daily temperatures, both day and night, for each day in March 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 March in Cartagena
The chart below shows the average daily precipitation in March 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 March, you can expect around 7 days of rain in Cartagena.
Daily UV Index in March in Cartagena
This chart shows the average daily UV index in March 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 March in Cartagena Over the Years
This chart shows the average temperature in March in Cartagena, measured in degrees Celsius, over the past years.
Total Precipitation in March in Cartagena Over the Years
This chart shows the average precipitation in March 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 March for Cartagena
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Average Weather in Cartagena by Month
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