Cartagena Weather Forecast
Cartagena weather: 82°F, mainly clear. Hourly forecast, 14-day outlook, UV, air quality and the best time to visit.
Cartagena weather in March
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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).
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.
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
- Avoid long hikes after mid-morning; start at dawn or leave it for a cooler day.
- If your dates are flexible, avoid June, October and November - historically the least comfortable months here.
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 |
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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 82°F (28°C) with mainly clear. Humidity is 86% and wind is 3 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 4:08 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 25, 2026 at 4:08 PM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
