Temperatures in December
It's cool to moderate in December in Cartagena with an average temperature of 18°C. Temperatures this month range from a low of 17°C to a high of 20°C. At night, you can expect temperatures between 5°C and 10°C.
Max and Min Temperatures per Day
This chart shows the daily maximum and minimum temperatures in degrees Celsius for Cartagena in December. The red line indicates the max temperatures, and the blue line shows the minimums.
Start of December
The month of December starts in Cartagena with mild temperatures, averaging around 19°C during the day and nights close to 9°C. A few showers might pop up in the first days of the month, but the weather remains mostly sunny and dry.
Mid-December
By mid-December, the average daytime temperature stays the same at 19°C, with nights close to 9°C. There might be a few showers during this period, but plenty of dry days with sunshine too.
End of December
By the end of December, the average daytime temperature in Cartagena will be around 19°C, with nights close to 7°C. No precipitation expected, with plenty of sunshine on the horizon.
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Water temperature
The water temperature at Cartagena is 19°C this month. Refreshing if you fancy a swim.
Precipitation in December
In December, there is an average of 46 mm of precipitation, spread over 3 days. The wind speed is around 3 Bft, mostly coming from the West.
The precipitation chance averages 10% per day this month.
Precipitation Chance
This chart shows the daily precipitation chance (in percentages) in December 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 December |
London | ||
|---|---|---|---|
 Average Temperature |
18°C | 9°C | |
 High Temp |
20°C | 11°C | |
| Low Temp |
17°C | 8°C | |
 Total Precipitation |
46 mm | 67 mm | |
| Rainy Days |
3 days | 10 days | |
November
UV index
The UV index is a maximum of 4 this month. That's a moderate value on the intensity scale of 1 to 11. Unprotected skin can burn in about 30 minutes.
Is December a good time to visit Cartagena?
Want nice weather? Then December is a great time to be in Cartagena. You’ll have pleasant temperatures and not too much rain this month.
Temperature records for Cartagena in December
With 25°C, Cartagena hit the highest temperature in the last 10 years in December 2021. The lowest daytime temperature in this month was 12°C in 2016. The extreme night temperatures ranged from a low of -2°C to a high of 18°C.
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Daily Temperature in December in Cartagena
This chart shows the average daily temperatures, both day and night, for each day in December 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 December in Cartagena
The chart below shows the average daily precipitation in December 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 December, you can expect around 3 days of rain in Cartagena.
Daily UV Index in December in Cartagena
This chart shows the average daily UV index in December 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 December in Cartagena Over the Years
This chart shows the average temperature in December in Cartagena, measured in degrees Celsius, over the past years.
Total Precipitation in December in Cartagena Over the Years
This chart shows the average precipitation in December 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 December for Cartagena
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Average Weather in Cartagena by Month
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