Best Time to Visit
🇨🇴 Cartagena, Colombia · South America
Based on 30-year climate data (1991-2020) from Open-Meteo
Jan
32°
24°
Great
Feb
33°
25°
Great
Mar
33°
25°
Great
Apr
32°
25°
Good
May
30°
25°
Good
Jun
30°
25°
Good
Jul
30°
25°
Good
Aug
30°
25°
Good
Sep
30°
25°
Good
Oct
29°
24°
Good
Nov
29°
24°
Good
Dec
30°
24°
Good
| Month | High | Low | Rain Days | Sunshine | Humidity | UV | Rating | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanuaryRecommended | 32°C | 24°C | 2 | 11h | 82% | 3 | Great | View |
| FebruaryRecommended | 33°C | 25°C | 2 | 11h | 82% | 3 | Great | View |
| MarchRecommended | 33°C | 25°C | 5 | 11h | 82% | 6 | Great | View |
| April | 32°C | 25°C | 15 | 11h | 82% | 6 | Good | View |
| May | 30°C | 25°C | 26 | 10h | 82% | 8 | Good | View |
| June | 30°C | 25°C | 25 | 10h | 82% | 8 | Good | View |
| July | 30°C | 25°C | 25 | 10h | 82% | 8 | Good | View |
| August | 30°C | 25°C | 27 | 10h | 82% | 8 | Good | View |
| September | 30°C | 25°C | 28 | 9h | 82% | 6 | Good | View |
| October | 29°C | 24°C | 29 | 9h | 82% | 6 | Good | View |
| November | 29°C | 24°C | 24 | 10h | 82% | 3 | Good | View |
| December | 30°C | 24°C | 10 | 11h | 82% | 3 | Good | View |
Data source: Open-Meteo ERA5 reanalysis archive, 30-year historical normals (1991-2020). Temperatures in Celsius. Sunshine hours are daily averages.
Avg: 32°C high, 25°C low
Temperatures peak at 32°C (90°F), making midday heat intense. Rain is frequent, waterproof gear recommended. Nights cool to 25°C (77°F).
Avg: 30°C high, 25°C low
Temperatures peak at 30°C (86°F), making midday heat intense. Rain is frequent, waterproof gear recommended. Nights cool to 25°C (77°F).
Avg: 29°C high, 24°C low
Comfortable warmth at 29°C (84°F), ideal for outdoor activities. Rain is frequent, waterproof gear recommended. Nights cool to 24°C (75°F).
Avg: 32°C high, 24°C low
Temperatures peak at 32°C (90°F), making midday heat intense. Rainfall is low. Nights cool to 24°C (75°F).
The least favorable time to visit Cartagena is April and May. During this period, you can expect very hot temperatures, heavy rainfall, high humidity.
April
Challenges: very hot temperatures, heavy rainfall, high humidity
May
Challenges: heavy rainfall, high humidity
June
Challenges: heavy rainfall, high humidity
Note: visiting during off-peak months often means lower prices, fewer crowds, and a more authentic experience.
Packing recommendations for visiting Cartagena during the best travel months (January, February, March), when temperatures range from 25°C to 33°C:
Cartagena has a tropical climate (Koppen classification: Af). The warmest month is March with highs of 33°C, while the coldest month is November at just 29°C. Annual rainfall averages 1495mm across approximately 218 rain days.
| Metric | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| High °C | 32 | 33 | 33 | 32 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 29 | 29 | 30 |
| Low °C | 24 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 24 | 24 |
| Rain Days | 2 | 2 | 5 | 15 | 26 | 25 | 25 | 27 | 28 | 29 | 24 | 10 |
| Rain mm | 9 | 6 | 19 | 73 | 176 | 169 | 152 | 178 | 200 | 255 | 198 | 60 |
| Sun h/day | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 10 | 11 |
| Humidity % | 82 | 82 | 82 | 82 | 82 | 82 | 82 | 82 | 82 | 82 | 82 | 82 |
| UV Index | 3 | 3 | 6 | 6 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 6 | 6 | 3 | 3 |
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