Temperatures in May
It's warm in May in Cartagena with an average temperature of 26°C. Temperatures this month range from a low of 24°C to a high of 28°C. At night, you can expect temperatures between 13°C and 18°C.
Max and Min Temperatures per Day
This chart shows the daily maximum and minimum temperatures in degrees Celsius for Cartagena in May. The red line indicates the max temperatures, and the blue line shows the minimums.
Start of May
The month of May starts in Cartagena with warm temperatures, averaging around 26°C during the day and nights close to 15°C. There’s little chance of precipitation. The weather is mostly sunny and dry.
Since temperatures can differ between day and night, it’s a good idea to dress in layers.
Mid-May
By mid-May, the average daytime temperature stays the same at 26°C, with nights close to 16°C. Not much precipitation expected during this period. It’s mostly dry with sunshine.
Temperatures vary between day and night, so it’s smart to wear layers.
End of May
By the end of May, the average daytime temperature in Cartagena will be around 28°C, with nights close to 17°C. A shower might show up, but overall the weather will be dry and sunny.
As it gets cooler in the evening, it’s best to wear layers.
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Water temperature
The water temperature at Cartagena is 22°C this month. Pleasant for a swim.
Precipitation in May
In May, there is an average of 28 mm of precipitation, spread over 3 days. The wind speed is around 4 Bft, mostly coming from the Southeast.
The precipitation chance averages 11% per day this month. Though that seems low, there are also a few days with a higher chance of precipitation.
Precipitation Chance
This chart shows the daily precipitation chance (in percentages) in May 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 May |
London | ||
|---|---|---|---|
 Average Temperature |
26°C | 18°C | |
 High Temp |
28°C | 21°C | |
| Low Temp |
24°C | 15°C | |
 Total Precipitation |
28 mm | 46 mm | |
| Rainy Days |
3 days | 8 days | |
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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 May a good time to visit Cartagena?
Want nice weather? Then May 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 May
With 39°C, Cartagena hit the highest temperature in the last 10 years in May 2015. The lowest daytime temperature in this month was 14°C in 2020. The extreme night temperatures ranged from a low of 7°C to a high of 22°C.
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Daily Temperature in May in Cartagena
This chart shows the average daily temperatures, both day and night, for each day in May 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 May in Cartagena
The chart below shows the average daily precipitation in May 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 May, you can expect around 3 days of rain in Cartagena.
Daily UV Index in May in Cartagena
This chart shows the average daily UV index in May 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 May in Cartagena Over the Years
This chart shows the average temperature in May in Cartagena, measured in degrees Celsius, over the past years.
Total Precipitation in May in Cartagena Over the Years
This chart shows the average precipitation in May 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 May for Cartagena
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Average Weather in Cartagena by Month
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