Cartagena vs Medellin

Based on sunshine hours, rain days, comfortable temperatures, and humidity levels, Cartagena edges ahead as the better destination in March. Cartagena offers 11 hours of daily sunshine with only 5 rain days, while Medellin sees 10 sunshine hours and 28 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 March. 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 March. The daily temperature range is 8°C, meaning moderate variation throughout the day.

Medellin averages 26°C (79°F) for the high and 17°C (63°F) for the low, with a daily range of 9°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 March.

Cartagena receives approximately 19 mm of rainfall across 5 rain days during March. Rain is occasional, so a light rain jacket should suffice.

Medellin sees 261 mm over 28 rain days. That makes Cartagena the drier option by 23 rain days and 242 mm of total precipitation.

Both cities share similar humidity levels at 82%.