Best Time to Visit Cartagena
Best time: Jan, Feb, Mar, Apr.
Mar is warmest (33°C high); Oct is rainiest (166 mm).
Cartagena weather by month
| Month | High °C | Low °C | Rain mm | Sun hrs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 32.5 | 22.1 | 17 | 8.5 |
| Feb | 32.8 | 22.3 | 18 | 9 |
| Mar | 33 | 22.6 | 18 | 8.9 |
| Apr | 32.9 | 23.3 | 41 | 8.7 |
| May | 32.8 | 23.8 | 93 | 8.1 |
| Jun | 32.8 | 23.8 | 135 | 8 |
| Jul | 32.7 | 23.7 | 98 | 8.4 |
| Aug | 32.6 | 23.8 | 112 | 8.9 |
| Sep | 32.2 | 23.8 | 137 | 8.7 |
| Oct | 31.9 | 23.4 | 166 | 7.8 |
| Nov | 32 | 23.5 | 150 | 7.6 |
| Dec | 32.2 | 22.6 | 52 | 7.9 |
Average high temperature
Best months by activity
Overall: JanFebMarApr
Beaches: FebMarJanApr
Hiking: FebMarJan
Sightseeing: JanFebMarApr
Cartagena quick facts
What to pack
Hot months (Apr, May, Jun, Jul, Aug): light clothes, sunscreen, hat.
Wet months (May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep, Oct, Nov): raincoat and umbrella.
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Cartagena?
Jan, Feb, Mar, Apr.
What is the rainiest month?
Oct, about 166 mm.
What is the warmest month?
Mar, with average highs of 33°C.
Where to stay
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Climate data: Open-Meteo Historical (ERA5), 1991–2020 climate normals.
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