Medellin vs Cartagena

Based on sunshine hours, rain days, comfortable temperatures, and humidity levels, Medellin edges ahead as the better destination in October. Medellin offers 9 hours of daily sunshine with only 29 rain days, while Cartagena sees 9 sunshine hours and 29 rain days.

Medellin sits in the comfortable travel range at 25°C. Cartagena runs hot at 29°C.

For travelers who prioritize dry weather, both cities are equally dry in October.

Medellin reaches an average high of 25°C (77°F) and drops to 17°C (63°F) at night during October. The daily temperature range is 8°C, meaning moderate variation throughout the day.

Cartagena averages 29°C (84°F) for the high and 24°C (75°F) for the low, with a daily range of 5°C. The 4°C difference is noticeable but not dramatic.

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

Medellin receives approximately 301 mm of rainfall across 29 rain days during October. Rain is frequent, so waterproof gear is essential.

Cartagena sees 255 mm over 29 rain days. Both cities are equally rainy this month.

Both cities share similar humidity levels at 82%.