Best Time to Visit Cartagena
Best time to visit Cartagena: January, February, March, April and December. Month-by-month temperature, rainfall and crowd guidance.
Best time to visit Cartagena
Go in January, February, March, April and December. These months score highest on comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and useful daylight.
Hardest months: June, September and November - expect the least comfortable mix of heat, cold or rain.
Climate in Cartagena month by month
Average high, average low and total rainfall, based on three years of reanalysis data.
| Month | Avg high | Avg low | Rainfall | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 90° | 77° | 1,1 in | ★★★★☆ |
| February | 90° | 77° | 1,4 in | ★★★★☆ |
| March | 92° | 78° | 0,7 in | ★★★★☆ |
| April | 91° | 78° | 2,2 in | ★★★★☆ |
| May | 89° | 79° | 5,8 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| June | 88° | 78° | 6,5 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| July | 90° | 79° | 4,3 in | ★★★★☆ |
| August | 89° | 79° | 5,5 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| September | 87° | 78° | 6,4 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| October | 86° | 77° | 5,6 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| November | 85° | 77° | 7,3 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| December | 89° | 77° | 1,7 in | ★★★★☆ |
Climate type: Temperate. Source: Open-Meteo archive (ERA5).
How Cartagena compares with nearby places
Annual averages, and the difference against Cartagena.
| Place | Distance | Avg temp | vs here | Annual rain |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Panama | 292 mi | 80°F | 34°F cooler | 98 in |
What to pack, what to skip
- Lightweight, light-coloured clothing and a refillable water bottle
- Sunglasses, a brimmed hat and SPF 30+
- A packable rain shell - 7 of the next 7 days carry a real chance of rain
- If your dates are flexible, avoid June, September and November - historically the least comfortable months here.
Summary
Cartagena is a city in Colombia. Cartagena is known for Walled Caribbean old town. It has a population of about 1 million.
Right now it is 79°F (26°C) in Cartagena with partly cloudy. It feels like 88°F. Today runs from 78°F to 87°F. Chance of precipitation is 100%. Sightseeing conditions score 7.1/10 - good conditions.
The best time to visit Cartagena is January, February, March, April and December. The climate is temperate. June, September and November tend to be the least comfortable months. March is the warmest month with average highs near 92°F, while January is the coldest with lows near 77°F.
In plain terms. Today is about average for October. The forecast high of 87°F is in line with the 86°F typical for this month. The best window to be outside is roughly 7 AM to 10 AM, when temperature, rain chance and wind line up best. fishing is the strongest bet in Cartagena today at 9.4/10. Wet roads are likely; braking distances roughly double in heavy rain.
Compiled from this page's own data: atlas facts plus live Open-Meteo readings.
Weather in Cartagena right now
Source: Open-Meteo. Updated 2:44 PM, Oct 28 local time.
Weekend outlook
🌦️ 85° / 76°
Light showers · 95% rain · wind 9 mph
🌧️ 83° / 77°
Heavy drizzle · 91% rain · wind 9 mph
Quick facts about Cartagena
| Type | City |
|---|---|
| Country | Colombia |
| Continent | South America |
| Coordinates | 10°23′27.6″N 75°28′45.8″W (10.391, -75.4794) |
| Population | 1.030.000 |
| Known for | Walled Caribbean old town |
| Local time | 2:44 PM (UTC-05:00) |
| Best months | January, February, March, April and December |
| Climate | Temperate |
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Frequently asked questions
Where is Cartagena?
Cartagena is a city in Colombia. Its coordinates are 10.391, -75.4794. It lies in South America.
What is the weather like in Cartagena right now?
It is currently 79°F (26°C) with partly cloudy. Humidity is 88% and wind is 6 mph.
When is the best time to visit Cartagena?
January, February, March, April and December offer the most comfortable conditions in Cartagena, which has a temperate climate. June, September and November are usually the hardest months for outdoor plans.
What time zone is Cartagena in?
Cartagena observes America/Bogota (UTC-05:00). The local time is 2:44 PM.
How many people live in Cartagena?
Cartagena has a population of approximately 1 million.
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Data sources and methodology
| Place data | USPOTUS Atlas dataset (cities-world) - coordinates, hierarchy and facts. |
|---|---|
| Forecast and observations | Open-Meteo (ECMWF and national models). |
| Air quality and pollen | Copernicus CAMS via Open-Meteo. US AQI scale. |
| Climate averages | ERA5 reanalysis via the Open-Meteo archive, aggregated over 3 years. |
| Method | Scores, comparisons and advice on this page are computed from the inputs above. Distances are straight-line. Nothing is estimated where data is missing - the block is simply not shown. |
Last updated October 28, 2026 at 2:44 PM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
