🇦🇷 Buenos Aires vs Cartagena 🇨🇴

Buenos Aires, Argentina vs Cartagena, Colombia — a side-by-side climate comparison to help you pick. Cartagena is the warmer of the two — about 8 degrees warmer on average across the year. Buenos Aires is drier, with roughly 15 fewer rainy days a year.

Climate at a glance

🇦🇷 Buenos Aires🇨🇴 Cartagena
Avg annual high23°C31°C
Hottest monthJanuary (30°C)April (32°C)
Coldest monthJuly (7°C low)January (24°C low)
Rainy days / year85100
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Best months to visitApril, May, OctoberJanuary, February, March

🇦🇷 Buenos Aires

Best around April, May, October. Hottest in January (30°C), coldest lows in July (7°C).

🇨🇴 Cartagena

Best around January, February, March. Hottest in April (32°C), coldest lows in January (24°C).

Frequently asked questions

Is Buenos Aires or Cartagena warmer?

Cartagena is warmer overall, averaging about 8 degrees higher across the year.

Which is rainier, Buenos Aires or Cartagena?

Cartagena is rainier — Buenos Aires sees about 15 fewer rainy days per year.

When is the best time to visit Buenos Aires vs Cartagena?

Buenos Aires is best around April, May, October; Cartagena is best around January, February, March.

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