April · Colombia
Best time to visit Cartagena in April Weather, crowds & prices
Weather in Cartagena in April
Average temperature 28°C, 78 mm of rain, about 28 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 78% humidity — based on the five most recent complete years of ERA5 data (2021–2025).
April score
8.8/10
Ranked #5 of 12 months
- Avg temp
- 28°C
- Rainfall
- 78 mm
- Humidity
- 78%
- Days with 6h+ sun
- 28
- Crowd Density
- Moderate Crowds
- Average Expenses
- $$ · Moderate Cost ($$)
April in Cartagena scores 8.8/10 for beach and coastal travel - an above-average month (#5 of 12). Expect around 28°C, 78 mm of rain, and roughly 28 days with 6+ hours of sunshine this month.
Cartagena de Indias is a walled Caribbean city in Colombia, with colonial squares, fortresses and island beaches.
April in Cartagena — one of the year's strongest windows (5th)
Days in April average 28°C (82°F) and humidity near 78% — front-load outdoor plans before the heat builds and treat the middle of the day as indoor time.
Budget for roughly 78 mm of rain this month — a flexible day or two helps — with about 28 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 12.4 hours of daylight to work around it.
On our climate-comfort scale this is one of the strongest months of the year for Cartagena at 8.8/10 (5th of 12), just behind January at 9.8/10.
Pack the lightest breathable clothing you own, a hat, and more water than feels necessary, a packable rain layer.
Budget for mid-season pricing, and crowds are moderate.
Frequently asked
- What is the weather like in Cartagena in April?
- In April, Cartagena averages 28°C, 78 mm of rain, and about 28 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. Its climate-comfort score is 8.8/10.
- Is April a good time to visit Cartagena?
- April earns a 8.8/10 climate-comfort score. Use the year-round chart to weigh the weather against your budget and crowd preferences.
- How much does it rain in Cartagena in April?
- Expect about 78 mm of rain in April. Average humidity is 78% and there are about 28 days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
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