Cartagena vs Medellin

Based on sunshine hours, rain days, comfortable temperatures, and humidity levels, Cartagena edges ahead as the better destination in December. Cartagena offers 11 hours of daily sunshine with only 10 rain days, while Medellin sees 9 sunshine hours and 24 rain days.

Cartagena can feel quite hot at 30°C, so plan for heat. Medellin is also comfortable at 25°C.

For travelers who prioritize dry weather, Cartagena is the stronger choice in December. Cartagena receives 2 more hours of sunshine per day, which matters for sightseeing and outdoor activities.

Cartagena reaches an average high of 30°C (86°F) and drops to 24°C (75°F) at night during December. The daily temperature range is 6°C, meaning relatively stable temperatures from day to night.

Medellin averages 25°C (77°F) for the high and 17°C (63°F) for the low, with a daily range of 8°C. There is a notable 5°C gap between the two cities, so expect a very different feel.

Both cities are in the Northern Hemisphere, so they share the same seasonal pattern in December.

Cartagena receives approximately 60 mm of rainfall across 10 rain days during December. You can expect rain roughly every other day.

Medellin sees 192 mm over 24 rain days. That makes Cartagena the drier option by 14 rain days and 132 mm of total precipitation.

Both cities share similar humidity levels at 82%.