Best time to visit Cartagena
The best months to visit Cartagena are February, January and March, based on month-by-month temperature and rainfall data. The full year of weather, daylight, holidays, and festival timing is below.
February, January and March score best for Cartagena weather:
- January31° / 24°CJanuary is dry and windy, making wall walks, Getsemaní evenings, and Rosario boats easier than in the rains.
- February31° / 24°CFebruary is the driest month, with strong beach weather and high demand around old-city hotels.
- March31° / 25°CMarch stays very dry and hot, so start Castillo San Felipe and wall walks early.
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By TripSapien Research · Updated May 20, 2026
Cartagena weather by month
| Month | High | Low | Rain (mm) | Rainy days | Daylight | Sea |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanuaryBest weather | 31° | 24° | 4 | 1 | 12h | 29° |
| FebruaryBest weather | 31° | 24° | 1 | 0 | 12h | 29° |
| MarchBest weather | 31° | 25° | 2 | 1 | 12h | 28° |
| April | 32° | 26° | 25 | 3 | 12h | 29° |
| May | 32° | 26° | 115 | 10 | 13h | 30° |
| June | 32° | 26° | 100 | 12 | 13h | 30° |
| July | 32° | 26° | 110 | 10 | 13h | 30° |
| August | 32° | 26° | 125 | 13 | 12h | 30° |
| September | 32° | 26° | 135 | 14 | 12h | 30° |
| October | 32° | 26° | 230 | 16 | 12h | 30° |
| November | 31° | 25° | 140 | 11 | 12h | 30° |
| December | 32° | 25° | 35 | 3 | 11h | 29° |
Temperatures in °C. Long-term monthly averages.
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Cartagena month by month
JanuaryBest weather
Cartagena in January: 31°C high, 24.1°C low, 4mm rain over 1 days, 11.5h daylight. Hot and dry — outdoor friendly, hydrate.
Festival lnternacional de Música (early Jan) · Hay Festival (late Jan) · Fiesta de Nuestra Señora de La Candelaria (late Jan-early Feb)
FebruaryBest weather
Cartagena in February: 31°C high, 24.2°C low, 1mm rain over 0 days, 11.7h daylight. Hot and dry — outdoor friendly, hydrate.
Fiesta de Nuestra Señora de La Candelaria (late Jan-early Feb) · Festival lnternacional de Cine de Cartagena de Indias (late Feb-early Mar)
MarchBest weather
Cartagena in March: 31.1°C high, 24.9°C low, 2mm rain over 1 days, 11.9h daylight. Hot and dry — outdoor friendly, hydrate.
April
Cartagena in April: 31.6°C high, 25.8°C low, 25mm rain over 3 days, 12.2h daylight. Hot and dry — outdoor friendly, hydrate.
May
Cartagena in May: 31.9°C high, 26.1°C low, 115mm rain over 10 days, 12.5h daylight. Hot and rainy — afternoon storms, plan indoor afternoons.
June
Cartagena in June: 32.2°C high, 26°C low, 100mm rain over 12 days, 12.6h daylight. Hot and rainy — afternoon storms, plan indoor afternoons.
July
Cartagena in July: 32.2°C high, 25.7°C low, 110mm rain over 10 days, 12.6h daylight. Hot and rainy — afternoon storms, plan indoor afternoons.
August
Cartagena in August: 32.2°C high, 25.9°C low, 125mm rain over 13 days, 12.3h daylight. Hot and rainy — afternoon storms, plan indoor afternoons.
September
Cartagena in September: 32°C high, 25.8°C low, 135mm rain over 14 days, 12.1h daylight. Hot and rainy — afternoon storms, plan indoor afternoons.
October
Cartagena in October: 31.6°C high, 25.5°C low, 230mm rain over 16 days, 11.8h daylight. Hot and rainy — afternoon storms, plan indoor afternoons.
November
Cartagena in November: 31.4°C high, 25.4°C low, 140mm rain over 11 days, 11.5h daylight. Hot and rainy — afternoon storms, plan indoor afternoons.
Fiesta de la Independencia de Cartagena (11 Nov)
December
Cartagena in December: 31.5°C high, 24.9°C low, 35mm rain over 3 days, 11.4h daylight. Hot and dry — outdoor friendly, hydrate.
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