Cartagena month by month

The best time to visit Cartagena

For most travellers, the sweet spot in Cartagena is February · January · December: 31° avg. high, prices close to the yearly average. Peak season brings the biggest crowds of the year, while the quiet months trade weather for space and value.

Climate through the year

Month	Temp	Crowds	Price	Verdict
January	31° / 24°	High	$$	Ideal
February	31° / 24°	High	$$	Ideal
March	32° / 25°	Moderate	$$	Great
April	32° / 25°	Moderate	$$	Fair
May	32° / 25°	Moderate	$	Fair
June	32° / 25°	Moderate	$$	Fair
July	32° / 25°	Moderate	$$	Fair
August	32° / 25°	Moderate	$$	Fair
September	31° / 24°	Low	$	Avoid
October	31° / 24°	Low	$	Avoid
November	31° / 24°	Low	$	Fair
December	31° / 24°	High	$$	Ideal

Best months February January December March

Months to avoid September October

The year in Cartagena

Four broad seasons, and what each one actually feels like on the ground in Cartagena.

Spring Great

Mar–May · highs around 32°C · Still dry with a bit less breeze

Mar ·Apr ·May

Summer Fair

Jun–Aug · highs around 32°C · School-holiday visitors despite frequent showers

Jun ·Jul ·Aug

Autumn Fair

Sep–Nov · highs around 31°C · Rain eases slightly as Independence Day nears

Sep ·Oct ·Nov

Winter Ideal

Dec–Feb · highs around 31°C · Dry season returns with festive holiday crowds

Dec ·Jan ·Feb

When to go, depending on what you want

Best weather

The months where climate comfort peaks, whatever else is happening.

January ·February

Best value

Still a good trip, at the lowest prices of the year.

November ·May

Fewest crowds

When you get the main sights closest to yourself.

November ·May

Biggest events

When the calendar gives you something the other months do not.

January ·November ·March

Practical basics

Region: South America
Local currency: COP
Hemisphere: Northern (summer in Jun–Aug)
Yearly range: 24° – 32°
Strongest months: February, January, December
Good for: beach · culture · romance · food

Events in Cartagena

Jan Hay Festival Cartagena — International authors and thinkers gather for literary talks and readings across the walled city each January.
Jan Cartagena International Music Festival — Classical musicians perform in colonial courtyards and churches throughout the historic center each January.
Nov Cartagena Independence Day — November 11th marks the city's 1811 declaration of independence with parades and the Miss Colombia pageant.
Mar Cartagena International Film Festival (FICCI) — One of Latin America's oldest film festivals screens international and Colombian cinema across the old city each March.

Every month in Cartagena

A dedicated breakdown for each month — weather, crowds, prices, events and a verdict.

Cartagena in January 31° · $$ Ideal Cartagena in February 31° · $$ Ideal Cartagena in March 32° · $$ Great Cartagena in April 32° · $$ Fair Cartagena in May 32° · $ Fair Cartagena in June 32° · $$ Fair Cartagena in July 32° · $$ Fair Cartagena in August 32° · $$ Fair Cartagena in September 31° · $ Avoid Cartagena in October 31° · $ Avoid Cartagena in November 31° · $ Fair Cartagena in December 31° · $$ Ideal

Frequently asked questions

What is the best month to visit Cartagena?

What is the cheapest time to visit Cartagena?

November — This month counts as low season: some of the best deals of the year. Save 57%.

When should you avoid Cartagena?

September, October.

What is the weather like in Cartagena?

Average highs sit around 32°C with lows near 24°C. Rainfall is moderate; the odd shower is likely.

Things to do in Cartagena