Current Weather and Forecast in Cartagena, Colombia
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About the weather in Cartagena
Cartagena has a tropical wet-and-dry climate. April is the warmest month, with average highs of 89°, and November the coldest, when nights fall to around 77°. October brings the most rain, on about 26 days, while March is the sunniest, with 11.4 hours of sunshine a day. Over a whole year it rains on roughly 197 days.
Cartagena climate guide: monthly averages, seasons and the best time to visit
Common questions
What is the best time to visit Cartagena?
Aim for December to March if you get the choice: humidity and rainfall are at their lowest, which is what actually varies here, and highs average 89°F (32°C) against roughly 5 wet days a month. For the same question asked the other way round, see where else is warm in December.
Is there snow in Cartagena?
Effectively no. The 2015-2024 record for Cartagena shows no regular measurable snowfall.
What is the rainiest month in Cartagena?
October, at 7.4 inches (187 mm) over about 26 days. February is the driest month, at 6 mm (0.2 in).
When is Cartagena at its hottest?
April, averaging 89°F (32°C) by day and 78°F (25°C) overnight. The hottest single day in our 2015-2024 record for this location reached 98°F (37°C).
How hot does Cartagena get in summer?
April averages 89°F (32°C). Hot afternoons happen but extremes are not the norm.
What is the coldest month in Cartagena?
November, with highs of 85°F (29°C) and lows near 77°F (25°C). The coldest day in the 2015-2024 record fell to 69°F (21°C).