Cartagena in September usually sees fair weather conditions, with an average daily high temperature of +86°F and roughly 0 sunny days. However, you should prepare for about 22 rainy days with an average precipitation of 185 mm. The weather is changeable so pack for every eventuality. Search flightsin one click on Avionero.
Good to know:
September is usually the coldest month of the year in Cartagena;
Average weather
☀️
+86°F
Avg. max. temperature
+73°F
Min.
+95°F
Max.
185 mm
Total precipitation
87%
Avg. humidity
2 m/s
Avg. wind
0 ☀️
Sunny Days
0 ⛅️
Cloudy
22 🌦
Rainy
Our opinion: Cartagena has OK weather in September.
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Average temperature in Cartagena in September
Here are the expected maximum, average and minimum temperatures in Cartagena for September based on the historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
The temperature in September is +90°F on average, with a range between a maximum of +93°F during the day and a minimum of +77°F at night.
The average maximum temperature goes up 0% by the end of the month, compared with the beginning of the month, from +91°F to +91°F.
Is Cartagena warm or cold in September?
Cartagena is typically warm in September.
Maximum temperatures go down compared to the previous month from +88°F to +86°F. The minimum temperature also goes up from +79°F to +79°F.
It’s generally warm, but pack a long-sleeve shirt for evenings.
September is the coldest month in Cartagena, here is the comparison with other months:
Climate in Cartagena in September
Cartagena weather looks like this, on average, in September and the surrounding months.
August
September
October
Avg. temperature
+88°F
+86°F
+86°F
Min. temperature
+75°F
+73°F
+73°F
Max. temperature
+99°F
+95°F
+93°F
Rainfall
170 mm
185 mm
244 mm
Wind
2 m/s
2 m/s
1 m/s
Humidity
86%
87%
87%
Air pressure
1009 HPa
1009 HPa
1009 HPa
Sunny days
0
0
0
Cloudy days
1
0
0
Rainy days
23
22
24
Snowy days
0
0
0
September weather is still as ok as in August.It’s getting colder in September. From +88°F in the day, the average maximum temperature lowers to +86°F.Prepare for more rain. Average rainfall goes from 170 mm to 185 mm.Humidity rises from 86% to 87%.The average wind speed doesn’t change much during September, staying around 2 m/s.The amount of sunny days stay about the same, averaging 0 sunny days during the month.
October brings much the same weather, it remains ok.
Wind speed in Cartagena in September based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
The average wind speed is 2 m/s getting up to 3 m/s which is a light breeze; barely moving the tree leaves.
The average wind speed in Cartagena is gradually decreasing during September, going from 3 m/s to 2 m/s over the course of the month.
Rain
Amount of rainfall in mm during September in Cartagena based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
A chance of rain on a typical day in September stands at 97%, leading to total precipitation of around 174 mm. The maximum amount of rainfall per day is around 21 mm, which is considered light rain.September is a pretty wet month with over 29 rainy days, so don’t forget to pack an umbrella, raincoat, and a pair of wellies.
September is one of the rainiest months in Cartagena, here is a comparison with other months, 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 September in Cartagena?
This is the weather in Cartagena in September 2023:
1 September
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+91°F
2 September
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+87°F
3 September
🌧️
+88°F
4 September
🌧️
+88°F
5 September
☀️
+91°F
6 September
☀️
+93°F
7 September
☁️
+89°F
8 September
🌧️
+90°F
9 September
🌧️
+88°F
10 September
🌧️
+87°F
11 September
☀️
+89°F
12 September
🌧️
+88°F
13 September
🌧️
+88°F
14 September
☀️
+91°F
15 September
🌧️
+87°F
16 September
☁️
+90°F
17 September
☀️
+88°F
18 September
☀️
+88°F
19 September
☀️
+89°F
20 September
☀️
+92°F
21 September
☀️
+90°F
22 September
☀️
+93°F
23 September
☀️
+87°F
24 September
🌧️
+89°F
25 September
🌧️
+90°F
26 September
☀️
+88°F
27 September
☁️
+89°F
28 September
☀️
+90°F
29 September
☀️
+90°F
30 September
☀️
+92°F
In September 2023 Cartagena had 17 sunny days, 3 cloudy days, and 10 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was +90°F, with an absolute maximum of +93°F and a minimum of +86°F. The average humidity was 86%, with a maximum of 100% and a minimum of 70%. The average wind speed was 2 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 September 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 September:
Is September a good time to visit Cartagena?
It’s always a good time to visit Cartagena, but the weather is changeable in September, so plan a mix of indoor and outdoor activities and exploring, and pack for every eventuality.
Can you sunbathe in Cartagena in September?
September is warm in Cartagena. You may enjoy some beach or pool time in the day, but pack something a tad warmer for the evening.
Is Cartagena rainy in September?
Cartagena is often rainy in September. You may get a bit damp when outside, so pack an umbrella, and maybe even a raincoat.
Is it sunny in Cartagena in September?
Usually, it’s not very sunny in Cartagena in September, often it’s pretty cloudy. Pack for any eventuality; layering can help reduce the number of bulky items needed.
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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.