Best Time to Visit Cartagena
Colombia · 30-year monthly climate averages
☀️ When to go
Based on 30 years of climate data, the most comfortable months to visit Cartagena are January, February and March, when daytime temperatures are agreeable and rainfall is relatively low.
Climate profile
Cartagena sees its warmest weather in June, when daytime highs average around 32°C, and its coolest in January (around 31°C).
Annual precipitation totals roughly 1074mm — October is typically the wettest month (~237mm) and February the driest (~0mm).
A distinctly wetter period runs from July to November — worth planning around if you prefer dry days.
Year at a glance
🟧 avg daytime high · 🟦 dashed: avg nighttime low · bars: monthly rainfall
🔥 Recent heat vs normal
Daily forecast highs vs the 30-year normal — last 37 days
Each bar is one day: orange above normal, blue below.
Month by month
| Month | High / Low | Rainfall | Travel rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 31° / 24°C | 1mm | 👍 Good |
| February | 31° / 24°C | 0mm | 👍 Good |
| March | 31° / 25°C | 3mm | 👍 Good |
| April | 32° / 26°C | 19mm | 👍 Good |
| May | 32° / 26°C | 117mm | 🤔 Fair |
| June | 32° / 26°C | 93mm | 🤔 Fair |
| July | 32° / 26°C | 121mm | 🤔 Fair |
| August | 32° / 26°C | 128mm | 🤔 Fair |
| September | 32° / 26°C | 133mm | 🤔 Fair |
| October | 32° / 26°C | 237mm | ⚠️ Challenging |
| November | 32° / 26°C | 178mm | ⚠️ Challenging |
| December | 31° / 25°C | 45mm | 👍 Good |
FAQ
- What is the best time to visit Cartagena?
- Based on 30 years of climate data, the most comfortable months to visit Cartagena are January, February and March, when daytime temperatures are agreeable and rainfall is relatively low.
- What is the hottest month in Cartagena?
- June is typically the hottest month in Cartagena, with average daytime highs around 32°C.
- What is the rainiest month in Cartagena?
- October is usually the wettest month, with around 237mm of precipitation.