Best time to go to Cartagena Average weather of Cartagena, Colombia
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 best months for good weather in Cartagena are January, February, March, April, June, July and December
- On average, it is hot all year round
- February is the driest month
- The rainiest months are October and November
- The sea temperature is suitable for swimming all year round
Annual weather in Cartagena
Weather details in Cartagena month by month
Weather and climate in Cartagena
- In january the climate is just OK. the thermometer goes up to 88°F°C.
- In the month of february the climate is beautiful. It is for example 90°F as maximum temperature in february and it rains about 0.4in each month.
- Between march and april the climate is not good, but still OK. It is for example 88°F as maximum temperature in april and you can expect to have 5in of rainfall/month during this period.
- From may to june the climate is not good. It is for example 90°F as maximum temperature in june.
- In the month of july the climate is very bad. The record temperature this month is 97°F and it rains in july about 8.8in.
- From august to november the climate is bad. the thermometer goes up to 88°F°C and it rains about 14.4in each month.
- In december the climate is correct. In average, on the morning it is 81°F and you can expect to have 4in of rainfall/month during this period.
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: March, April, May, June and October. - Low season in Cartagena
The months with low numbers of tourists are: February, July, September and November. - High season in Cartagena
The number of visitors to Cartagena is high in: January and August. - Peak season in Cartagena
The largest number of tourists visiting Cartagena is during: December.
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.
Find the best price for your hotel room
Average price of hiring a car in Cartagena
On average, it costs $ 69 per day to hire a car in Cartagena. This price varies by $ 38 depending on the month. In november, hiring a car costs an average of $ 55 per 24 hours, so this is the best time to save money! In contrast, the average price in april is $ 93.