When to visit
Cartagena?

Discover the best time of year, based on historical climate, temperature, and precipitation.

Cartagena
Bolivar · Colombia

The best time to visit Cartagena is January, February, March, when the weather, flight prices, and crowds align. — consistent weather climate

Climate score
June
55

Mixed climate

⛈Hot & rainy

Temperature
25–30°C
Hot nights — A/C advised
Feels like
30–37°C
Muggy
Precipitation
153mm
Moderate rain · 19 days
Sunshine
6.7h
Overcast
Humidity (%)
84%
Muggy
Annual Climate Analysis
Temperature, Rain & Feels Like
Rain
Actual Temp
Feels Like
20°30°40°50°JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Tourist Crowds
Monthly visitor flow
82
Shoulder season
050100JanFebMarAprMayJun82JulAugSepOctNovDec
Monthly Overview
Score838378655555575556515575
ClimateHot & dryHot & dryHot & dryHot & dryHot & rainyHot & rainyHot & rainyHot & rainyHot & rainyHot & rainyHot & rainyHot & dry
Temperature24–31°C24–32°C25–32°C25–32°C26–31°C25–30°C25–31°C25–30°C25–30°C25–29°C25–29°C25–31°C
Feels like27–36°C27–36°C27–37°C29–38°C31–37°C30–37°C30–37°C30–37°C30–37°C30–36°C29–35°C29–36°C
Precipitation12mm
3 days
6mm
2 days
15mm
4 days
64mm
10 days
144mm
20 days
153mm
19 days
132mm
17 days
141mm
19 days
139mm
20 days
187mm
25 days
187mm
22 days
32mm
8 days
Sunshine11.1h
☀︎ 95%
11.3h
☀︎ 95%
11.4h
☀︎ 95%
9.4h
☀︎ 76%
6.8h
☀︎ 54%
6.7h
☀︎ 53%
7.3h
☀︎ 58%
6.6h
☀︎ 53%
6.2h
☀︎ 51%
6.4h
☀︎ 54%
7.3h
☀︎ 63%
10.9h
☀︎ 94%
WindNE · 25 km/hN · 27 km/hNE · 27 km/hNE · 21 km/hN · 16 km/hSE · 15 km/hNE · 18 km/hN · 16 km/hSW · 15 km/hSW · 15 km/hSW · 16 km/hNE · 20 km/h
Humidity (%)75%72%74%79%84%84%83%84%85%85%85%80%
Day length11.6h11.8h12.1h12.4h12.6h12.7h12.7h12.5h12.2h11.9h11.6h11.5h
Tourist CrowdsShoulder seasonHigh seasonHigh seasonShoulder seasonLow seasonShoulder seasonHigh seasonHigh seasonLow seasonLow seasonShoulder seasonHigh season

Frequently asked questions

What is the best time to visit Cartagena?

The best time to visit Cartagena is January, February, March, December, with temperatures between 24 °C and 32 °C. The best month is January. January is shoulder season.

What is the weather like in Cartagena?

Cartagena has a Tropical climate with an overall score of 6.4/10. Annual temperatures range from 24 °C to 32 °C.

What is the hottest month in Cartagena?

The hottest month in Cartagena is February, with average highs of 32 °C and lows of 24 °C.

What is the rainiest month in Cartagena?

The rainiest month in Cartagena is October, with an average of 187 mm of precipitation.

When is peak season in Cartagena?

Peak season in Cartagena is February, March, July, August, December. This is the most popular period, with the highest tourism levels and prices.

When is shoulder season in Cartagena?

Shoulder season in Cartagena falls in January, April, June, November. It offers a good balance of decent weather and lower prices compared to peak season.