When is the best time to go to Cartagena?

When is the best time to go to Cartagena? Here's some information to help you in your decision:

  • The weather is good all year round in Cartagena
  • On average, the warmest months are July, August and September
  • July is the driest month
  • The coldest months are January, February and March
  • The rainiest months are January, March, September and November
  • The best months for swimming are June, July, August, September and October


Annual weather in Cartagena

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Weather details in Cartagena month by month

To get all the information about the climate and weather in Cartagena for a specific month, click on the corresponding link below:

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Weather and climate in Cartagena

Cartagena enjoys a cold steppe (or semi-arid) climate in accordance with the Köppen-Geiger classification. The yearly average maximum temperature in Cartagena is 72°F (ranging from 61°F in january to 85°F in august). Annual rainfall is 16.2in, with a minimum of 0.2in in july and a maximum of 2.5in in september.
  • Between january and february the climate is just OK. In average, on the morning it is 54°F and, in february, 1 days of rain are expected.
  • Between the months of march and april the climate is good. At lunchtime, it's 67°F in average and it rains about 1.7in each month.
  • Between the months of may and june the climate is very good. The record temperature this month is 90°F.
  • From july to august the climate is beautiful. It is for example 85°F as maximum temperature in august and you can expect to have 0.6in of rainfall/month during this period.
  • Between the months of september and october the climate is perfect. By early evening, the temperature averages 72°F and it rains about 7% of the time in october.
  • From november to december the climate is favorable. In average, on the morning it is 56°F and it rains about 6% of the time in december.

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Charts: temperature and rainfall in Cartagena

In the charts below, you can see the following seasonal norms for the city of Cartagena: the minimum and maximum outdoor temperature, the risk and amount of monthly rainfall, daily average sunshine, sea temperature, and relative humidity for each month of the year.

Outside temperature

Precipitation (rainfall)

Daily sunshine hours

Sea temperature

Humidity


Peak visitor numbers and tourist seasons in Cartagena

Find out when Cartagena has its high tourist season (the period when the influx of tourists is highest) and off-peak tourist season using our data and figures.

Tourist seasons in Cartagena

  • Very low season in Cartagena
    The months with the lowest number of tourists are: January, February and November.
  • Low season in Cartagena
    The months with low numbers of tourists are: March, April, May, June, October and December.
  • High season in Cartagena
    The number of visitors to Cartagena is high in: September.
  • Peak season in Cartagena
    The largest number of tourists visiting Cartagena is during: July and August.

Figure: Visitor index for Cartagena month by month



Best time for low prices in Cartagena

Average prices of hotels in Cartagena month by month

Generally, November is the month with the lowest hotel prices in Cartagena. So this is a great time to save on your holiday! In contrast, January is statistically the most expensive month of the year for hotels.

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Average price of hiring a car in Cartagena

On average, it costs $ 36 per day to hire a car in Cartagena. This price varies by $ 7.4 depending on the month. In november, hiring a car costs an average of $ 31 per 24 hours, so this is the best time to save money! In contrast, the average price in july is $ 39.

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