Best Time to Visit Cartagena
Colombia · weather by month, temperature and rainfall
Weather-wise, December to March is the best time to visit Cartagena. Temperatures barely change through the year: highs stay between 29°C and 31°C, so rainfall matters far more than heat when choosing when to go. The rainy season runs over May and July to November; October is the wettest month with about 252 mm (9.9 in) of rain. June is the least comfortable month, mainly because of the rain.
Cartagena weather by month
Monthly climate table
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Rainy days | Humidity | Sun hrs/day | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 30°C 86°F | 26°C 79°F | 7 mm | 2 | 78% | 8.2 | Good 7.9 |
| February | 30°C 87°F | 26°C 79°F | 8 mm | 2 | 75% | 7.9 | Excellent 8 |
| March | 31°C 87°F | 26°C 79°F | 14 mm | 3 | 76% | 6 | Good 7.8 |
| April | 30°C 87°F | 27°C 80°F | 67 mm | 12 | 78% | 4.2 | Fair 6.4 |
| May | 30°C 86°F | 27°C 81°F | 183 mm | 22 | 81% | 3 | Poor 2.7 |
| June | 30°C 87°F | 28°C 82°F | 140 mm | 23 | 81% | 3.2 | Poor 2.6 |
| July | 30°C 87°F | 28°C 82°F | 154 mm | 22 | 81% | 3.6 | Poor 2.7 |
| August | 30°C 86°F | 28°C 82°F | 173 mm | 25 | 81% | 2.7 | Poor 2.6 |
| September | 30°C 86°F | 28°C 82°F | 180 mm | 26 | 82% | 2.5 | Poor 2.6 |
| October | 29°C 85°F | 28°C 82°F | 252 mm | 27 | 82% | 2.2 | Poor 2.9 |
| November | 29°C 85°F | 27°C 81°F | 188 mm | 21 | 82% | 3.7 | Poor 3.4 |
| December | 30°C 85°F | 27°C 80°F | 48 mm | 7 | 81% | 7.1 | Good 7.6 |
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Cartagena?
The best time to visit Cartagena is December to March, based on comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and plenty of sunshine.
What is the hottest month in Cartagena?
March is the hottest month in Cartagena, with an average high of 31°C (87°F).
What is the coldest month in Cartagena?
January is the coldest month in Cartagena, with an average low of 26°C (79°F).
What is the rainiest month in Cartagena?
October is the wettest month, with about 252 mm (9.9 in) of rain. January is the driest, with 7 mm (0.3 in).
When is the rainy season in Cartagena?
The rainy season in Cartagena is May and July to November.
Nearby destinations
- Barranquilla100 km · best December to March
- Maracaibo425 km · best December to February
- Medellin462 km · best June and October to December
- Panama City468 km · best January to March
- Oranjestad641 km · best January to April
- Bogota662 km · best January
- Barquisimeto672 km · best December and January
- Willemstad746 km · best January to July
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