🇨🇴 Cartagena vs Santiago 🇨🇱

Cartagena, Colombia vs Santiago, Chile — 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. Santiago is drier, with roughly 57 fewer rainy days a year.

Climate at a glance

🇨🇴 Cartagena🇨🇱 Santiago
Avg annual high31°C23°C
Hottest monthApril (32°C)January (30°C)
Coldest monthJanuary (24°C low)July (4°C low)
Rainy days / year10043
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Best months to visitJanuary, February, MarchApril, September, October

🇨🇴 Cartagena

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

🇨🇱 Santiago

Best around April, September, October. Hottest in January (30°C), coldest lows in July (4°C).

Frequently asked questions

Is Cartagena or Santiago warmer?

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

Which is rainier, Cartagena or Santiago?

Cartagena is rainier — Santiago sees about 57 fewer rainy days per year.

When is the best time to visit Cartagena vs Santiago?

Cartagena is best around January, February, March; Santiago is best around April, September, October.

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