When is the best time to go to Cartagena

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The chart above shows the best time of year to visit Cartagena, Philippines. These are based on an analysis of weather averages such as temperature, rainfall and number of hours of sunshine. These ratings are based solely on the climate and do not take into account other factors such as accommodation prices and how busy it is likely to be.

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Cartagena weather by month

Please note our recommendations for when to visit Cartagena are based solely on the weather and do not take into accounts accommodation prices, how busy it will be and what events are on.

January

Cartagena January weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
26°C 38mm 6.5hrs 12.4hrs 27°C

Cartagena's weather in January is typically hot, humid and reasonably dry in nature.

It is perhaps a good month to visit Cartagena, with some particularly good weather at this time of year.

January is in the winter in Cartagena and is typically the coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 29°C (85°F), whilst at night 23°C (74°F) is normal.

On average January is the driest month of the year in Cartagena with around 38mm 1.5 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 9 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 6.5 hours of sunshine per day.

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February

Cartagena February weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
27°C 18mm 6.6hrs 12.5hrs 27°C

February in Cartagena is generally dry with the temperature being hot.

It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Cartagena, with some inordinately good weather at this time of year.

February is in the winter in Cartagena and is typically the 2nd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 30°C (86°F), whilst at night 23°C (74°F) is normal.

On average February is the 2nd driest month of the year in Cartagena with around 18mm 0.7 inches of rain making it a dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 6 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 6.6 hours of sunshine per day.

Cartagena weather in February »

March

Cartagena March weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
28°C 30mm 7.7hrs 12.8hrs 27°C

The weather in March in Cartagena is characteristically hot, humid and dry.

Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of fairly acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it a good time to visit Cartagena.

March is in the spring in Cartagena and is typically the 3rd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 31°C (88°F), whilst at night 24°C (75°F) is normal.

On average March is the 3rd driest month of the year in Cartagena with around 30mm 1.2 inches of rain making it a dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 5 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 7.7 hours of sunshine per day.

Cartagena weather in March »

April

Cartagena April weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
29°C 61mm 8.7hrs 13hrs 29°C

Cartagena's weather in April is typically very hot, humid and reasonably dry in nature.

Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of fairly acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Cartagena.

April is in the spring in Cartagena and is typically the 4th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 32°C (90°F), whilst at night 25°C (76°F) is normal.

On average April is the 4th driest month of the year in Cartagena with around 61mm 2.4 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 5 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 8.7 hours of sunshine per day.

Cartagena weather in April »

May

Cartagena May weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
29°C 189mm 7.6hrs 13.3hrs 29°C

May is a wet, humid month in Cartagena and the temperature is generally very hot.

Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Cartagena for your holidays. The weather is often relatively bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

May is in the spring in Cartagena and is typically the 5th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 32°C (90°F), whilst at night 25°C (76°F) is normal.

On average May is the 5th driest month of the year in Cartagena with around 189mm 7.4 inches of rain making it a wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 10 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 7.6 hours of sunshine per day.

Cartagena weather in May »

June

Cartagena June weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
28°C 316mm 6.2hrs 12.4hrs 30°C

Cartagena's weather in June is typically hot, humid and very wet in nature.

Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Cartagena for your holidays. The weather is often not a good and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

June is in the summer in Cartagena and is typically the 6th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 31°C (89°F), whilst at night 24°C (75°F) is normal.

On average June is the 6th driest month of the year in Cartagena with around 316mm 12.5 inches of rain making it a very wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 17 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 6.2 hours of sunshine per day.

Cartagena weather in June »

July

Cartagena July weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
28°C 376mm 5.9hrs 12.5hrs 29°C

July in Cartagena is generally very wet with the temperature being hot.

Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Cartagena for your holidays. The weather is often relatively bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

July is in the summer in Cartagena and is typically the 6th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 31°C (88°F), whilst at night 24°C (75°F) is normal.

On average July is the 6th wettest month of the year in Cartagena with around 376mm 14.8 inches of rain making it a very wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 18 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 5.9 hours of sunshine per day.

Cartagena weather in July »

August

Cartagena August weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
28°C 371mm 5.9hrs 12.8hrs 29°C

The weather in August in Cartagena is characteristically hot, humid and very wet.

Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Cartagena for your holidays. The weather is often not a good and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

August is in the summer in Cartagena and is typically the 5th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 31°C (88°F), whilst at night 24°C (75°F) is normal.

On average August is the 5th wettest month of the year in Cartagena with around 371mm 14.6 inches of rain making it a very wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 17 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 5.9 hours of sunshine per day.

Cartagena weather in August »

September

Cartagena September weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
28°C 324mm 6hrs 13hrs 29°C

Cartagena's weather in September is typically hot, humid and very wet in nature.

Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Cartagena for your holidays. The weather is often pretty bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

September is in the fall / autumn in Cartagena and is typically the 4th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 31°C (88°F), whilst at night 24°C (75°F) is normal.

On average September is the 4th wettest month of the year in Cartagena with around 324mm 12.8 inches of rain making it a very wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 17 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 6 hours of sunshine per day.

Cartagena weather in September »

October

Cartagena October weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
28°C 285mm 6.3hrs 13.3hrs 29°C

October is a very wet, humid month in Cartagena and the temperature is generally hot.

Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Cartagena for your holidays. The weather is often relatively bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

October is in the fall / autumn in Cartagena and is typically the 3rd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 31°C (88°F), whilst at night 24°C (75°F) is normal.

On average October is the 3rd wettest month of the year in Cartagena with around 285mm 11.2 inches of rain making it a very wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 17 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 6.3 hours of sunshine per day.

Cartagena weather in October »

November

Cartagena November weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
28°C 181mm 6.2hrs 12.4hrs 29°C

Hot, humid and wet weather often prevails in Cartagena during the month of November

Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Cartagena for your holidays. The weather is often pretty bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

November is in the fall / autumn in Cartagena and is typically the 2nd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 31°C (87°F), whilst at night 24°C (75°F) is normal.

On average November is the 2nd wettest month of the year in Cartagena with around 181mm 7.1 inches of rain making it a wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 14 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 6.2 hours of sunshine per day.

Cartagena weather in November »

December

Cartagena December weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
27°C 83mm 6.1hrs 12.5hrs 28°C

December in Cartagena is generally a little damp with the temperature being hot.

Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of pretty acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it a good time to visit Cartagena.

December is in the winter in Cartagena and is typically the warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 30°C (86°F), whilst at night 24°C (75°F) is normal.

On average December is the wettest month of the year in Cartagena with around 83mm 3.3 inches of rain making it a a little damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 11 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 6.1 hours of sunshine per day.

Cartagena weather in December »

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Cartagena weather stats

Cartagena weather statistics
Hottest month: May 32.1°C 89.8°F
Driest month: February 18mm 0.7ins
Sunniest month: April 8.7hrs
Coldest month: January 29.1°C 84.4°F
Wettest month: July 376mm 14.8ins
Warmest sea: June 29.6°C 85.3°F
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