Cartagena vs Medellin

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.

Cartagena can feel quite hot at 29°C, so plan for heat. Medellin is also comfortable at 25°C.

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

Cartagena reaches an average high of 29°C (84°F) and drops to 24°C (75°F) at night during October. The daily temperature range is 5°C, meaning relatively stable temperatures from day to night.

Medellin averages 25°C (77°F) for the high and 17°C (63°F) for the low, with a daily range of 8°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.

Cartagena receives approximately 255 mm of rainfall across 29 rain days during October. Rain is frequent, so waterproof gear is essential.

Medellin sees 301 mm over 29 rain days. Both cities are equally rainy this month.

Both cities share similar humidity levels at 82%.