Cartagena vs Medellin

Based on sunshine hours, rain days, comfortable temperatures, and humidity levels, Cartagena edges ahead as the better destination in February. Cartagena offers 11 hours of daily sunshine with only 2 rain days, while Medellin sees 10 sunshine hours and 23 rain days.

Cartagena can feel quite hot at 33°C, so plan for heat. Medellin is also comfortable at 26°C.

For travelers who prioritize dry weather, Cartagena is the stronger choice in February. Cartagena receives 1 more hour of sunshine per day, which matters for sightseeing and outdoor activities.

Cartagena reaches an average high of 33°C (91°F) and drops to 25°C (77°F) at night during February. The daily temperature range is 8°C, meaning moderate variation throughout the day.

Medellin averages 26°C (79°F) for the high and 16°C (61°F) for the low, with a daily range of 10°C. There is a notable 7°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 February.

Cartagena receives approximately 6 mm of rainfall across 2 rain days during February. Rain is rare this month, so dry conditions are likely.

Medellin sees 165 mm over 23 rain days. That makes Cartagena the drier option by 21 rain days and 159 mm of total precipitation.

Both cities share similar humidity levels at 82%.