Best Time to Visit Cartagena
Best time: Jan, Feb, Mar, Dec.
Mar is warmest (31.4°C high); Oct is rainiest (255 mm).
Cartagena weather by month
| Month | High °C | Low °C | Rain mm | Sun hrs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 30.3 | 24.7 | 9 | 11.1 |
| Feb | 31.3 | 24.9 | 6 | 11.2 |
| Mar | 31.4 | 25.1 | 19 | 11.5 |
| Apr | 30.7 | 25.4 | 73 | 11.1 |
| May | 29.5 | 25.4 | 177 | 9.8 |
| Jun | 29.5 | 25.4 | 168 | 9.9 |
| Jul | 29.7 | 25.4 | 152 | 10.1 |
| Aug | 29.5 | 25.3 | 177 | 9.8 |
| Sep | 29 | 25 | 200 | 9.4 |
| Oct | 28.6 | 24.7 | 255 | 9.3 |
| Nov | 28.6 | 24.7 | 197 | 9.7 |
| Dec | 29.3 | 24.8 | 60 | 10.7 |
Average high temperature
Best months by activity
Overall: JanFebMarDec
Beaches: FebJanMarDec
Hiking: FebJanMar
Sightseeing: JanFebMarDec
Cartagena quick facts
- Timezone
- America/Bogota
- Currency
- Peso (COP)
- Language
- Spanish
- Plug / voltage
- A & B · 110 V
- Dialing code
- +57
What to pack
Hot months (Feb, Mar): 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, Dec.
What is the rainiest month?
Oct, about 255 mm.
What is the warmest month?
Mar, with average highs of 31.4°C.
Where to stay
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Climate data: Open-Meteo Historical (ERA5), 1991–2020 climate normals.
Licensed under CC BY 4.0.
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