ERA5 almanac comparison — 8 years of real data
Cartagena vs Orlando: weather in February
Cartagena edges out Orlando for sun in February: 56% clear historically versus 33% (8-year ERA5 average, a 23-point gap). Orlando also sees measurably more rain than Cartagena this month (30% vs 11% of days). Both are viable — Cartagena is the safer bet.
Cartagena
Colombia
- Clear days, February
- 56%
- Sample size
- n=226 days
- Avg high
- 90°F
- Early February (1st–15th)
- 62%
- Late February (16th–end)
- 49%
- Rain frequency
- 11% of days
Orlando
FL
- Clear days, February
- 33%
- Sample size
- n=226 days
- Avg high
- 76°F
- Early February (1st–15th)
- 28%
- Late February (16th–end)
- 39%
- Rain frequency
- 30% of days
Frequently asked
Is Cartagena or Orlando warmer in February?
Cartagena runs warmer by day in February. Cartagena averages highs of 90°F (highs n=226 days); Orlando averages highs of 76°F (highs n=226 days) (ERA5 2018–2025). Historical averages, not a forecast.
Does it rain more in Cartagena or Orlando in February?
Orlando is measurably wetter than Cartagena. Days with measurable rain: Cartagena 11%, Orlando 30% (n=226 and n=226 days). ERA5 2018–2025; historical, not a forecast.
Which is sunnier in February, Cartagena or Orlando?
Cartagena edges out Orlando for sun in February: 56% clear historically versus 33% (8-year ERA5 average, a 23-point gap). Orlando also sees measurably more rain than Cartagena this month (30% vs 11% of days). Both are viable — Cartagena is the safer bet.
Compare Cartagena vs Orlando in another month
All percentages are historical averages from the ERA5 reanalysis via Open-Meteo, 8 full years (2018–2025). “Clear” means avg high ≥ 72 °F, precipitation < 1 mm, and a non-precipitation weather code. This is history, not a forecast. The live forecast for any destination is on its own page and may differ from the long-run average. Data from Open-Meteo.