When is the best time to go to Cartagena
The chart above shows the best time of year to visit Cartagena, Colombia. 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.
Average temperatures in Cartagena
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
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length | Sea temp |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 28°C | 8mm | 8.9hrs | 12.3hrs | 27°C |
Cartagena's weather in January is typically hot, humid and very dry in nature.
It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Cartagena, with some extremely 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 31°C (89°F), whilst at night 23°C (73°F) is normal.
On average January is the driest month of the year in Cartagena with around 8mm 0.3 inches of rain making it a very dry time to visit.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 8.9 hours of sunshine per day.
Cartagena weather in January »
February
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length | Sea temp |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 28°C | 2mm | 8.7hrs | 12.5hrs | 27°C |
February in Cartagena is generally very 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 31°C (89°F), whilst at night 23°C (73°F) is normal.
On average February is the 2nd driest month of the year in Cartagena with around 2mm 0.1 inches of rain making it a very dry time to visit.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 8.7 hours of sunshine per day.
Cartagena weather in February »
March
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length | Sea temp |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 28°C | 6mm | 7.9hrs | 12.8hrs | 27°C |
The weather in March in Cartagena is characteristically hot, humid and very dry.
It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Cartagena, with some particularly good weather at this time of year.
March is in the spring in Cartagena and is typically the 3rd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 32°C (89°F), whilst at night 24°C (74°F) is normal.
On average March is the 3rd driest month of the year in Cartagena with around 6mm 0.2 inches of rain making it a very dry time to visit.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 7.9 hours of sunshine per day.
April
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length | Sea temp |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29°C | 34mm | 7hrs | 13.1hrs | 28°C |
Cartagena's weather in April is typically very 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.
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 (89°F), whilst at night 24°C (76°F) is normal.
On average April is the 4th driest month of the year in Cartagena with around 34mm 1.3 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 3 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 7 hours of sunshine per day.
May
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length | Sea temp |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29°C | 102mm | 6.4hrs | 13.3hrs | 29°C |
May is a damp, 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 pretty 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 (89°F), whilst at night 25°C (77°F) is normal.
On average May is the 5th driest month of the year in Cartagena with around 102mm 4 inches of rain making it a damp 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 6.4 hours of sunshine per day.
June
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length | Sea temp |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29°C | 110mm | 6.4hrs | 12.3hrs | 29°C |
The climate in Cartagena during June can be summarized as very hot, humid and damp.
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 32°C (89°F), whilst at night 25°C (77°F) is normal.
On average June is the 6th driest month of the year in Cartagena with around 110mm 4.3 inches of rain making it a damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 13 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 6.4 hours of sunshine per day.
July
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length | Sea temp |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29°C | 98mm | 7.2hrs | 12.5hrs | 29°C |
July in Cartagena is generally a little damp with the temperature being very hot.
Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of pretty acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Cartagena.
July is in the summer in Cartagena and is typically the 6th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 32°C (90°F), whilst at night 25°C (77°F) is normal.
On average July is the 6th wettest month of the year in Cartagena with around 98mm 3.8 inches of rain making it a a little damp 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 7.2 hours of sunshine per day.
August
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length | Sea temp |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29°C | 130mm | 6.7hrs | 12.8hrs | 29°C |
The weather in August in Cartagena is characteristically very hot, humid and wet.
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.
August is in the summer in Cartagena and is typically the 5th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 32°C (89°F), whilst at night 25°C (77°F) is normal.
On average August is the 5th wettest month of the year in Cartagena with around 130mm 5.1 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 6.7 hours of sunshine per day.
September
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length | Sea temp |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 28°C | 140mm | 5.9hrs | 13.1hrs | 29°C |
Cartagena's weather in September is typically very hot, humid and 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 32°C (89°F), whilst at night 25°C (76°F) is normal.
On average September is the 4th wettest month of the year in Cartagena with around 140mm 5.5 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 5.9 hours of sunshine per day.
Cartagena weather in September »
October
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length | Sea temp |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 28°C | 218mm | 5.6hrs | 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 (76°F) is normal.
On average October is the 3rd wettest month of the year in Cartagena with around 218mm 8.6 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 5.6 hours of sunshine per day.
Cartagena weather in October »
November
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length | Sea temp |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 28°C | 129mm | 6.7hrs | 12.3hrs | 29°C |
The climate in Cartagena during November can be summarized as hot, humid and wet.
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.
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 (88°F), whilst at night 24°C (76°F) is normal.
On average November is the 2nd wettest month of the year in Cartagena with around 129mm 5.1 inches of rain making it a wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 12 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 6.7 hours of sunshine per day.
Cartagena weather in November »
December
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length | Sea temp |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 28°C | 35mm | 7.8hrs | 12.5hrs | 28°C |
December in Cartagena is generally reasonably dry with the temperature being hot.
It is perhaps a good month to visit Cartagena, with some surprisingly good weather at this time of year.
December is in the winter in Cartagena and is typically the warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 31°C (89°F), whilst at night 24°C (74°F) is normal.
On average December is the wettest month of the year in Cartagena with around 35mm 1.4 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 3 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 7.8 hours of sunshine per day.
Other monthly averages
Cartagena weather stats
| Hottest month: | May | 31.6°C 88.9°F |
|---|---|---|
| Driest month: | February | 2mm 0.1ins |
| Sunniest month: | January | 8.9hrs |
| Coldest month: | January | 31.1°C 88°F |
| Wettest month: | October | 218mm 8.6ins |
| Warmest sea: | September | 29.2°C 84.6°F |
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