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Cartagena in March: Weather, Average temperature and Climate

Take a look at past year’s weather for Cartagena in March and see if it is worth visiting.
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March

Weather in Cartagena in March 2025

Good Weather
Hot
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Rainy
Are you considering a trip to Cartagena in March? Well, the weather is usually on your side with an average maximum temperature of +90°F and about 9 sunny days. Just keep in mind that there may be some rain, with an average of 13 rainy days and 15 mm of precipitation. Expect good weather and pack accordingly to enjoy the outdoors. Search flights in one click on Avionero.

Average weather

☀️
+90°F
Avg. max. temperature
+73°F
Min.
+100°F
Max.
15 mm
Total precipitation
77%
Avg. humidity
4 m/s
Avg. wind
9 ☀️
Sunny Days
9 ⛅️
Cloudy
13 🌦
Rainy
Our opinion: Cartagena has good weather in March.

Average temperature in Cartagena in March

Here are the expected maximum, average and minimum temperatures in Cartagena for March based on the historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data

The temperature in March is +91°F on average, with a range between a maximum of +95°F during the day and a minimum of +75°F at night.

The average maximum temperature goes up 0% by the end of the month, compared with the beginning of the month, from +93°F to +93°F.

Is Cartagena warm or cold in March?

Cartagena is typically hot in March.

Maximum temperatures go down compared to the previous month from +91°F to +90°F. The minimum temperature also goes up from +77°F to +77°F.

Make sure that you pack your summer linen and swimming costumes; it’s probably going to be hot.

March is one of the warmest months in Cartagena, here is the comparison with other months:

Climate in Cartagena in March

Cartagena weather looks like this, on average, in March and the surrounding months.
FebruaryMarchApril
Avg. temperature
+91°F+90°F+88°F
Min. temperature
+73°F+73°F+75°F
Max. temperature
+99°F+100°F+100°F
Rainfall
6 mm15 mm64 mm
Wind
4 m/s4 m/s3 m/s
Humidity
76%77%82%
Air pressure
1008 HPa1008 HPa1008 HPa
Sunny days
1292
Cloudy days
894
Rainy days
71323
Snowy days
000

March weather is still as good as in February. It’s getting colder in March. From +91°F in the day, the average maximum temperature lowers to +90°F. Prepare for more rain. Average rainfall goes from 6 mm to 15 mm. Humidity rises from 76% to 77%. The average wind speed doesn’t change much during March, staying around 4 m/s. The days becoming less sunny, going from 12 sunny days in February to 9 in March.

Next month (April) brings a further decline in the weather.

Wind

Wind speed in Cartagena in March based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data

The average wind speed is 3 m/s getting up to 5 m/s which is a light breeze; barely moving the tree leaves.

The average wind speed in Cartagena is gradually increasing during March, going from 3 m/s to 5 m/s over the course of the month.

Rain

Amount of rainfall in mm during March in Cartagena based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
A chance of rain on a typical day in March stands at 23%, leading to total precipitation of around 18 mm. The maximum amount of rainfall per day is around 4 mm, which is considered light rain. On average, there are about 7 rainy days during March, so prepare to bring an umbrella.
Here’s how March is compared with other months in the amount of precipitation, total mm:
Cartagena wettest month is October, where a typical day has a 77% chance of precipitation and 244 mm of rainfall per day. February, on the other hand, is the driest month with a mere 24% chance of precipitation and 6 mm of rainfall per day.

How was the weather last March in Cartagena?

This is the weather in Cartagena in March 2023:
1 March
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+92°F
2 March
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+94°F
3 March
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+93°F
4 March
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+91°F
5 March
☀️
+91°F
6 March
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+90°F
7 March
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+90°F
8 March
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+88°F
9 March
☁️
+89°F
10 March
☀️
+89°F
11 March
☀️
+89°F
12 March
☀️
+88°F
13 March
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+88°F
14 March
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+90°F
15 March
☀️
+88°F
16 March
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+87°F
17 March
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+89°F
18 March
☀️
+89°F
19 March
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+90°F
20 March
☀️
+89°F
21 March
☀️
+90°F
22 March
☀️
+93°F
23 March
☀️
+93°F
24 March
☀️
+93°F
25 March
☀️
+93°F
26 March
☀️
+93°F
27 March
☀️
+93°F
28 March
☀️
+93°F
29 March
☀️
+93°F
30 March
☀️
+92°F
31 March
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+94°F
In March 2023 Cartagena had 23 sunny days, 8 cloudy days, and 0 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was +91°F, with an absolute maximum of +95°F and a minimum of +88°F. The average humidity was 77%, with a maximum of 95% and a minimum of 51%. The average wind speed was 3 m/s, with a maximum of 10 m/s and a minimum of 0 m/s.
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Climate Change Over the Years

This is how Cartagena climate has changed over the last 43 years.

The climate in Cartagena in March has not changed that much over the last 43 years.

The average temperature was the lowest in 1984 (+85°F) and the highest in 2015 (+90°F). The driest year was 1982 with only 834 mm of rainfall, and the wettest year was 2010 with 1981 mm.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions about the weather in Cartagena in March:

Is March a good time to visit Cartagena?

March is a really good time to go to Cartagena. The weather is nice so plan your packing around outdoor activities and exploring. Check out other good time to visit Cartagena.

Can you sunbathe in Cartagena in March?

Absolutely, March is hot in Cartagena. Plan on beach and pool time, and ensure that you pack light and breathable options to stay comfortable.

Is Cartagena rainy in March?

Cartagena is usually dry in March. Plan your packing around outdoor activities and exploring.

Is it sunny in Cartagena in March?

Usually, it’s not very sunny in Cartagena in March, often it’s pretty cloudy. Pack for any eventuality; layering can help reduce the number of bulky items needed.

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Monthly weather in Cartagena

Source of the data

For this page, we’ve looked at the typical weather in Cartagena, based on historical hourly weather data from January 1, 1979, to December 31, 2023.

For past dates, we show actual recorded data at the location at that time. Forecasts are based on recorded weather during that day of the year, averaged over the total years for which we have records (unless stated otherwise). The daily temperature is the highest recorded temperature in the shadow during that day.