2026 Climate Averages

Cartagena: Weather Guide & Climate

Complete month-by-month weather guide: Cartagena. Best time to visit: December, January, February, March, April. Plan your trip with detailed climate data.

☀️ Climate Overview

Cartagena has a Tropical climate with average yearly highs of 31°C, lows of 26°C, and approximately 18 rainy days per month.

The best time to visit Cartagena is during December, January, February, March, April, when humidity is lower and there are fewer rain showers

Drier season: Jan–Dec Wetter season: Jun–Nov

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Air Quality

Best Time

J F M A M J J A S O N D
Conditions Excellent

Hottest

32°C February
Avg Low 26°C
Rain 2 days

Coldest

26°C January
Avg High 31°C
Rain 2 days

Driest Month

2 rainy days January
Avg High 31°C
Avg Low 26°C

Windiest Month

27 km/h

February (gusts 45)

Sea Temp Range

28° – 30°C

Warmest water: May (30°C)

Best for swimming: Jan, Feb, Mar, Apr, May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep, Oct, Nov, Dec (28°–30°C)

Forecast for your trip dates

Up to 14 days ahead

Weather by Season

Spring

Mar–May

High 31°C
Low 26°C
Rain 14 days
Crowds
Busy
Travel Costs Shoulder Rates

Summer

Jun–Aug

High 30°C
Low 26°C
Rain 27 days
Crowds
Very Quiet
Travel Costs Shoulder Rates

Autumn

Sep–Nov

High 30°C
Low 26°C
Rain 28 days
Crowds
Very Quiet
Travel Costs Value Rates

Winter

Dec–Feb

High 31°C
Low 26°C
Rain 4 days
Crowds
Very Busy
Travel Costs Peak Rates

Month-by-Month Weather Table

January

Best
Excellent
31° / 26°
2d (11mm)
10.6h
75% Muggy
UV 8.3 Very High

February

Best
Excellent
32° / 26°
2d (6mm)
10.8h
74% Muggy
UV 9 Very High

March

Best
Excellent
32° / 26°
4d (12mm)
11.2h
75% Muggy
UV 9.4 Very High

April

Best
Excellent
31° / 26°
15d (73mm)
10.8h
80% Very Muggy
UV 8.6 Very High

May

Wet
31° / 27°
24d (168mm)
10.2h
84% Very Muggy
UV 7.9 Very High

June

Wet
30° / 26°
26d (242mm)
9.5h
85% Very Muggy
UV 7.4 Very High

July

Wet
31° / 27°
25d (174mm)
10.1h
85% Very Muggy
UV 7.9 Very High

August

Wet
30° / 26°
29d (219mm)
9.4h
85% Very Muggy
UV 7.6 Very High

September

Wet
30° / 26°
28d (196mm)
9.5h
85% Very Muggy
UV 7.5 Very High

October

Wet
30° / 26°
29d (252mm)
8.9h
85% Very Muggy
UV 6.9 High

November

Wet
30° / 26°
26d (238mm)
9.1h
85% Very Muggy
UV 6.4 High

December

Best
Excellent
31° / 26°
7d (30mm)
10.3h
81% Very Muggy
UV 7.7 Very High

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Frequently Asked Questions

What type of climate does Cartagena have?
Cartagena has a tropical climate with average yearly temperatures of 31°C and 26°C.
When is the best time to visit Cartagena?
The best time to visit Cartagena is during December, January, February, March, April, when temperatures average around 31°C and conditions are ideal for sightseeing.
What are the hottest and coldest months in Cartagena?
The hottest month in Cartagena is February with average highs of 32°C, while the coldest is January with average lows of 26°C.
When is the rainy season in Cartagena?
Cartagena sees the most rain in August (29 rainy days), while January is the driest month (2 rainy days).
Does it get cold at night in Cartagena?
Night temperatures vary throughout the year. The coldest nights are in January (26°C), while February has the warmest evenings (26°C). Pack layers for cooler months.
Can you swim year-round in Cartagena?
Sea temperatures in Cartagena range from 28°C to 30°C throughout the year. The warmest water is in May. Swimming is comfortable year-round.

Weather Data: Based on 2020–2025 historical climate data from Open-Meteo

Last Updated: February 2026

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