January in Cartagena de Indias — reliably good (2nd best month)
Good · 7.1/10January averages 28°C (82°F) with humidity around 77%, so the practical pattern is early mornings, a long midday break, and evenings back outside.
Rain is a non-issue at 7 mm for the month, with about 26 sunny days and 11.5 hours of daylight to work with.
It scores 7.1/10 here, 2nd of 12 months, against 7.2/10 in the destination's best month.
Expect peak pricing, and this is one of the busiest months here. You are paying the year's highest rates for the year's best conditions — book early or shift a few weeks either side.
Pack the lightest breathable clothing you own, a hat, and more water than feels necessary.
February in Cartagena de Indias — the year's strongest window
Best window · 7.2/10February averages 28°C (82°F) with humidity around 74%, so the practical pattern is early mornings, a long midday break, and evenings back outside.
Rain is a non-issue at 5 mm for the month, with about 26 sunny days and 11.7 hours of daylight to work with.
On our climate-comfort scale this is the top-ranked month of the year for Cartagena de Indias at 7.2/10 — the reference point every other month on this page is measured against.
Expect peak pricing, and this is one of the busiest months here. You are paying the year's highest rates for the year's best conditions — book early or shift a few weeks either side.
Pack the lightest breathable clothing you own, a hat, and more water than feels necessary.
March in Cartagena de Indias — workable with trade-offs
Trade-offs · 6.9/10March averages 28°C (83°F) with humidity around 75%, so the practical pattern is early mornings, a long midday break, and evenings back outside.
Expect 35 mm of rain — occasional showers rather than washed-out days — alongside about 28 sunny days and 11.9 daylight hours.
It scores 6.9/10 here, 3rd of 12 months, against 7.2/10 in the destination's best month.
Expect peak pricing, and this is one of the busiest months here. You are paying the year's highest rates for the year's best conditions — book early or shift a few weeks either side.
Pack the lightest breathable clothing you own, a hat, and more water than feels necessary.
April in Cartagena de Indias — the hardest end of the year
Hardest · 4.8/10April averages 28°C (83°F) with humidity around 79%, so the practical pattern is early mornings, a long midday break, and evenings back outside.
At 113 mm this is a genuinely wet month: about 25 sunny days in total, and outdoor plans need an indoor fallback.
It scores 4.8/10 here, 5th of 12 months, against 7.2/10 in the destination's best month.
Expect mid-season pricing, and crowds are moderate.
Pack the lightest breathable clothing you own, a hat, and more water than feels necessary, a proper rain shell rather than an umbrella.
If your dates are flexible, February is materially better in Cartagena de Indias — 2.4 points higher on the same scale.
May in Cartagena de Indias — the hardest end of the year
Hardest · 3.3/10May averages 29°C (84°F) with humidity around 81%, so the practical pattern is early mornings, a long midday break, and evenings back outside.
207 mm of rain puts this in monsoon territory — about 23 sunny days across the whole month, and multi-day washouts are normal.
It scores 3.3/10 here, 9th of 12 months, against 7.2/10 in the destination's best month.
Expect low-season pricing, and crowds are light for this destination.
Pack the lightest breathable clothing you own, a hat, and more water than feels necessary, a proper rain shell rather than an umbrella.
If your dates are flexible, February is materially better in Cartagena de Indias — 3.9 points higher on the same scale.
June in Cartagena de Indias — the hardest end of the year
Hardest · 3.4/10June averages 29°C (84°F) with humidity around 80%, so the practical pattern is early mornings, a long midday break, and evenings back outside.
At 179 mm this is a genuinely wet month: about 19 sunny days in total, and outdoor plans need an indoor fallback.
It scores 3.4/10 here, 7th of 12 months, against 7.2/10 in the destination's best month.
Expect low-season pricing, and crowds are light for this destination.
Pack the lightest breathable clothing you own, a hat, and more water than feels necessary, a proper rain shell rather than an umbrella.
If your dates are flexible, February is materially better in Cartagena de Indias — 3.8 points higher on the same scale.
July in Cartagena de Indias — the hardest end of the year
Hardest · 3.6/10July averages 29°C (85°F) with humidity around 81%, so the practical pattern is early mornings, a long midday break, and evenings back outside.
At 160 mm this is a genuinely wet month: about 24 sunny days in total, and outdoor plans need an indoor fallback.
It scores 3.6/10 here, 6th of 12 months, against 7.2/10 in the destination's best month.
Expect mid-season pricing, and crowds are moderate.
Pack the lightest breathable clothing you own, a hat, and more water than feels necessary, a proper rain shell rather than an umbrella.
If your dates are flexible, February is materially better in Cartagena de Indias — 3.6 points higher on the same scale.
August in Cartagena de Indias — the hardest end of the year
Hardest · 3.1/10August averages 29°C (84°F) with humidity around 81%, so the practical pattern is early mornings, a long midday break, and evenings back outside.
235 mm of rain puts this in monsoon territory — about 24 sunny days across the whole month, and multi-day washouts are normal.
It scores 3.1/10 here, 10th of 12 months, against 7.2/10 in the destination's best month.
Expect low-season pricing, and crowds are light for this destination.
Pack the lightest breathable clothing you own, a hat, and more water than feels necessary, a proper rain shell rather than an umbrella.
If your dates are flexible, February is materially better in Cartagena de Indias — 4.1 points higher on the same scale.
September in Cartagena de Indias — the hardest end of the year
Hardest · 3.4/10September averages 29°C (84°F) with humidity around 81%, so the practical pattern is early mornings, a long midday break, and evenings back outside.
At 175 mm this is a genuinely wet month: about 20 sunny days in total, and outdoor plans need an indoor fallback.
It scores 3.4/10 here, 8th of 12 months, against 7.2/10 in the destination's best month.
Expect low-season pricing, and crowds are light for this destination.
Pack the lightest breathable clothing you own, a hat, and more water than feels necessary, a proper rain shell rather than an umbrella.
If your dates are flexible, February is materially better in Cartagena de Indias — 3.8 points higher on the same scale.
October in Cartagena de Indias — the hardest end of the year
Hardest · 2.9/10October averages 29°C (84°F) with humidity around 80%, so the practical pattern is early mornings, a long midday break, and evenings back outside.
316 mm of rain puts this in monsoon territory — about 20 sunny days across the whole month, and multi-day washouts are normal.
It scores 2.9/10 here, 12th of 12 months, against 7.2/10 in the destination's best month.
Expect low-season pricing, and crowds are light for this destination.
Pack the lightest breathable clothing you own, a hat, and more water than feels necessary, a proper rain shell rather than an umbrella.
If your dates are flexible, February is materially better in Cartagena de Indias — 4.3 points higher on the same scale.
November in Cartagena de Indias — the hardest end of the year
Hardest · 3/10November averages 28°C (83°F) with humidity around 82%, so the practical pattern is early mornings, a long midday break, and evenings back outside.
208 mm of rain puts this in monsoon territory — about 15 sunny days across the whole month, and multi-day washouts are normal.
It scores 3/10 here, 11th of 12 months, against 7.2/10 in the destination's best month.
Expect low-season pricing, and crowds are light for this destination.
Pack the lightest breathable clothing you own, a hat, and more water than feels necessary, a proper rain shell rather than an umbrella.
If your dates are flexible, February is materially better in Cartagena de Indias — 4.2 points higher on the same scale.
December in Cartagena de Indias — workable with trade-offs
Trade-offs · 6.5/10December averages 28°C (83°F) with humidity around 82%, so the practical pattern is early mornings, a long midday break, and evenings back outside.
Expect 44 mm of rain — occasional showers rather than washed-out days — alongside about 22 sunny days and 11.4 daylight hours.
It scores 6.5/10 here, 4th of 12 months, against 7.2/10 in the destination's best month.
Expect peak pricing, and crowds are moderate.
Pack the lightest breathable clothing you own, a hat, and more water than feels necessary.
