May · Colombia
Best time to visit Cartagena in May Weather, crowds & prices
Weather in Cartagena in May
Average temperature 28°C, 159 mm of rain, about 28 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 84% humidity — based on the five most recent complete years of ERA5 data (2021–2025).
May score
7.6/10
Ranked #7 of 12 months
- Avg temp
- 28°C
- Rainfall
- 159 mm
- Humidity
- 84%
- Days with 6h+ sun
- 28
- Crowd Density
- Quiet / Uncrowded
- Average Expenses
- $ · Budget Friendly ($)
May in Cartagena scores 7.6/10 for beach and coastal travel - ranked #7 of 12. Expect around 28°C, 159 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.
May holds up well in Cartagena — 7th best month
May averages 28°C (82°F) and humidity near 84%, so the practical pattern is early mornings, a long midday break, and evenings back outside.
Monthly rainfall reaches 159 mm — wet for this destination — but about 28 days with 6+ hours of sunshine still break through, so keep one indoor fallback in the plan.
It scores 7.6/10 here, 7th of 12 months, against 9.8/10 in the destination's best month.
Pack the lightest breathable clothing you own, a hat, and more water than feels necessary, a proper rain shell rather than an umbrella.
Plan for low-season pricing, with crowds are light for this destination.
Flexible dates? January scores 2.2 points higher here — enough to change the trip.
Frequently asked
- What is the weather like in Cartagena in May?
- In May, Cartagena averages 28°C, 159 mm of rain, and about 28 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. Its climate-comfort score is 7.6/10.
- Is May a good time to visit Cartagena?
- May earns a 7.6/10 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 May?
- Expect about 159 mm of rain in May. Average humidity is 84% and there are about 28 days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
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