When to go to Cartagena?
Cartagena's old town sits inside its Caribbean ramparts, a grid of ochre façades, bougainvillea and balconies that catch the last of the light. Castillo San Felipe de Barajas rises on its hill above the bay, all stone ramps and tunnels. Getsemaní next door is painted walls and busy squares, and the Islas del Rosario lie an hour offshore in water clear enough to read through.
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The best time to go
For the best weather in Cartagena, aim for January to April, December.
See also: Where to go in January? · Where to go in February? · Where to go in March? · Where to go in April?
Month-by-month weather in Cartagena
| Month | ☀️ h/day | 🌧️ mm | 🌡️ °C | Score /100 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 11.2 | 13 | 27 | 87 |
| February | 11.2 | 10 | 28 | 88 |
| March | 11.3 | 26 | 28 | 84 |
| April | 10.6 | 96 | 28 | 73 |
| May | 9.6 | 173 | 28 | 63 |
| June | 8.8 | 215 | 27 | 56 |
| July | 9.7 | 171 | 28 | 64 |
| August | 9.1 | 178 | 28 | 61 |
| September | 9.2 | 166 | 28 | 62 |
| October | 9.0 | 208 | 27 | 59 |
| November | 8.6 | 253 | 27 | 53 |
| December | 10.8 | 34 | 27 | 82 |
Estimated from 3 years of data. The score (0–100) combines sunshine, dry weather, clear skies and temperature.
The climate in brief
In Cartagena, the sunniest month is March, and the driest is February (about 10 mm). Temperatures peak in July (about 28°C). Over the year, an average of 1,544 mm of rain falls, and 5 months in 12 offer ideal weather for a trip.
What to do in Cartagena?
- Fortified old town (UNESCO)
- Castillo San Felipe de Barajas
- Islas del Rosario (day trip)
- Getsemaní (colourful quarter)
Practical info
- Country: Colombia
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