Our verdict
The best time to visit Cartagena is April
In the height of summer, temperatures in Cartagena can reach a maximum of 33℃ (91℉). The weather in the winter, especially around January, can reach a minimum of 25℃ (77℉).
If you’re keen to see the sights of Cartagena during the day, the sun stays up the longest around July. You don’t want to get wet on your holiday, do you? Well if you’re trying to avoid the rain, then steer clear of Cartagena in October. Head over there in February instead if you want to increase your chances of not being rained on.
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Cartagena seasons
Before you continue, it’s important to know when the seasons are in Cartagena as they might be different to yours depending on where in the world you’re travelling from. Cartagena is in the Northern Hemisphere, so the seasons fall during these months:
| Season | Months |
|---|---|
| Summer | June to August |
| Autumn/fall | September to November |
| Winter | December to February |
| Spring | March to May |
Average temperatures in Cartagena
If the temperature is a big factor for you to help you decide when to visit, the chart below shows the average minimum and maximum temperatures in Cartagena for each month side-by-side so you can easily see the difference in weather throughout the year. To see the temperatures in both Celsius (°C) and Fahrenheit (°F), hover or tap the shaded boxes on the graph.
Cartagena climate by month
If you already have a rough idea about which months you might want to travel, the section below shows a detailed breakdown of the climate in Cartagena for each month so you can see if it all suits your wants and needs. Scroll down, or use the quick menu below to jump to your preferred month.
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Cartagena in January
- Average temperature: 28℃ (82℉)
- Average high temperature: 31℃ (88℉)
- Average low temperature: 26℃ (79℉)
- Average humidity: 72%
- Average sunny days: 26 days
- Average rainfall: 4mm (0") over 4 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to Cartagena in January, make sure you pack t-shirts and shorts.. It stays warm all day and night.
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Cartagena in February
- Average temperature: 28℃ (83℉)
- Average high temperature: 31℃ (88℉)
- Average low temperature: 26℃ (79℉)
- Average humidity: 71%
- Average sunny days: 25 days
- Average rainfall: 3mm (0") over 3 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to Cartagena in February, make sure you pack t-shirts and shorts.. It stays warm all day and night.
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Cartagena in March
- Average temperature: 28℃ (83℉)
- Average high temperature: 31℃ (88℉)
- Average low temperature: 26℃ (79℉)
- Average humidity: 73%
- Average sunny days: 22 days
- Average rainfall: 12mm (0") over 8 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to Cartagena in March, make sure you pack t-shirts and shorts.. It stays warm all day and night.
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Cartagena in April
- Average temperature: 29℃ (83℉)
- Average high temperature: 31℃ (88℉)
- Average low temperature: 27℃ (80℉)
- Average humidity: 76%
- Average sunny days: 11 days
- Average rainfall: 50mm (2") over 17 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to Cartagena in April, make sure you pack t-shirts and shorts.. It stays warm all day and night.
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Cartagena in May
- Average temperature: 29℃ (83℉)
- Average high temperature: 31℃ (88℉)
- Average low temperature: 27℃ (80℉)
- Average humidity: 77%
- Average sunny days: 5 days
- Average rainfall: 135mm (5") over 25 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to Cartagena in May, make sure you pack t-shirts and shorts.. It stays warm all day and night.
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Cartagena in June
- Average temperature: 29℃ (84℉)
- Average high temperature: 31℃ (88℉)
- Average low temperature: 27℃ (80℉)
- Average humidity: 77%
- Average sunny days: 7 days
- Average rainfall: 108mm (4") over 20 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to Cartagena in June, make sure you pack t-shirts and shorts.. It stays warm all day and night.
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Cartagena in July
- Average temperature: 29℃ (83℉)
- Average high temperature: 31℃ (88℉)
- Average low temperature: 27℃ (80℉)
- Average humidity: 77%
- Average sunny days: 8 days
- Average rainfall: 83mm (3") over 19 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to Cartagena in July, make sure you pack t-shirts and shorts.. It stays warm all day and night.
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Cartagena in August
- Average temperature: 29℃ (83℉)
- Average high temperature: 31℃ (88℉)
- Average low temperature: 27℃ (80℉)
- Average humidity: 77%
- Average sunny days: 5 days
- Average rainfall: 134mm (5") over 23 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to Cartagena in August, make sure you pack t-shirts and shorts.. It stays warm all day and night.
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Cartagena in September
- Average temperature: 28℃ (83℉)
- Average high temperature: 31℃ (87℉)
- Average low temperature: 27℃ (80℉)
- Average humidity: 77%
- Average sunny days: 3 days
- Average rainfall: 150mm (6") over 26 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to Cartagena in September, make sure you pack t-shirts and shorts.. It stays warm all day and night.
Cartagena in October
- Average temperature: 28℃ (82℉)
- Average high temperature: 30℃ (86℉)
- Average low temperature: 27℃ (80℉)
- Average humidity: 78%
- Average sunny days: 2 days
- Average rainfall: 221mm (9") over 28 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to Cartagena in October, make sure you pack t-shirts and light clothing.
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Cartagena in November
- Average temperature: 28℃ (82℉)
- Average high temperature: 30℃ (86℉)
- Average low temperature: 26℃ (79℉)
- Average humidity: 79%
- Average sunny days: 4 days
- Average rainfall: 143mm (6") over 24 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to Cartagena in November, make sure you pack t-shirts and light clothing.
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Cartagena in December
- Average temperature: 28℃ (82℉)
- Average high temperature: 30℃ (87℉)
- Average low temperature: 26℃ (79℉)
- Average humidity: 75%
- Average sunny days: 17 days
- Average rainfall: 38mm (2") over 11 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to Cartagena in December, make sure you pack t-shirts and shorts.. It stays warm all day and night.
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