Cartagena Weather Forecast
Cartagena weather: 83°F, mainly clear. Hourly forecast, 14-day outlook, UV, air quality and the best time to visit.
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 83°F (29°C) in Cartagena with mainly clear. It feels like 93°F. Today runs from 82°F to 93°F. Chance of precipitation is 100%. Sightseeing conditions score 6.6/10 - fair - plan around the weather.
The best time to visit Cartagena is January, February, March, April and December. The climate is temperate. June, October 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 slightly warmer than average for August. The forecast high of 93°F is 5.4°F above the 87°F typical for this month. The best window to be outside is roughly 6 PM to 9 PM, when temperature, rain chance and wind line up best. fishing is the strongest bet in Cartagena today at 7.5/10. 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 10:25 PM, Aug 22 local time.
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Next 24 hours
Hour-by-hour temperature, precipitation chance and wind.
16-day forecast for Cartagena
Daily highs and lows, precipitation and UV.
| Day | Conditions | High / Low | Precip | Wind | UV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fri, Aug 21 | 🌦️ Light showers | 93° / 82° | 100% · 0,2 in | 11 mph | 9 |
| Sat, Aug 22 | ⛈️ Thunderstorm | 88° / 82° | 89% · 0,1 in | 10 mph | 5 |
| Sun, Aug 23 | ⛈️ Thunderstorm with hail | 91° / 80° | 93% · 0,2 in | 9 mph | 8 |
| Mon, Aug 24 | ⛈️ Thunderstorm | 90° / 80° | 80% · 0,0 in | 11 mph | 7 |
| Tue, Aug 25 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 87° / 80° | 88% · 0,1 in | 8 mph | 7 |
| Wed, Aug 26 | 🌦️ Drizzle | 86° / 79° | 98% · 0,1 in | 9 mph | 8 |
| Thu, Aug 27 | ⛈️ Thunderstorm | 87° / 80° | 93% · 0,1 in | 9 mph | 7 |
| Fri, Aug 28 | ⛈️ Thunderstorm | 87° / 81° | 93% · 0,1 in | 8 mph | 7 |
| Sat, Aug 29 | ⛈️ Thunderstorm | 87° / 81° | 95% · 0,1 in | 7 mph | 7 |
| Sun, Aug 30 | ⛈️ Thunderstorm | 87° / 81° | 91% · 0,2 in | 9 mph | 7 |
| Mon, Aug 31 | ⛈️ Thunderstorm | 84° / 80° | 89% · 0,3 in | 8 mph | 7 |
| Tue, Sep 1 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 86° / 79° | 77% · 0,1 in | 8 mph | 2 |
| Wed, Sep 2 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 86° / 79° | 84% · 0,2 in | 7 mph | 9 |
| Thu, Sep 3 | ⛈️ Thunderstorm | 86° / 79° | 97% · 0,2 in | 8 mph | 8 |
| Fri, Sep 4 | 🌦️ Drizzle | 86° / 78° | 85% · 0,2 in | 5 mph | 7 |
| Sat, Sep 5 | ⛈️ Thunderstorm | 86° / 78° | 65% · 0,2 in | 12 mph | 7 |
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 | 89° | 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 | 87° | 78° | 4,6 in | ★★★★☆ |
| September | 87° | 78° | 6,3 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| October | 86° | 77° | 7,8 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| November | 85° | 77° | 7,3 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| December | 88° | 77° | 1,7 in | ★★★★☆ |
Climate type: Temperate. Source: Open-Meteo archive (ERA5).
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Air quality and pollen in Cartagena
Air quality: Open-Meteo (CAMS). US AQI scale.
Sun, twilight and moon
Golden and blue hour are the standard photographic approximation around sunrise and sunset.
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, October and November - expect the least comfortable mix of heat, cold or rain.
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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 83°F (29°C) with mainly clear. Humidity is 85% and wind is 9 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, October 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 10:25 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 August 22, 2026 at 10:25 PM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
