Measured, not vibes
Best Time to Visit Cartagena
By measured weather comfort, the top months for Cartagena are December, January, February — and RouteVerdict's editorial pick, which also weighs crowds and prices, is January, February, March, April, December. The table below is computed from ERA5 reanalysis data for 2020–2024, measured at Cartagena (20 m elevation).
Month by month
Cartagena weather and comfort, 2020–2024
| Month | Avg high | Wet days | Comfort | Season |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 32.1°C / 90°F | 3.2 | 56 | Best |
| February | 32.5°C / 91°F | 2 | 55 | Best |
| March | 32.7°C / 91°F | 4.7 | 51 | |
| April | 31.8°C / 89°F | 13 | 46 | |
| May | 31.1°C / 88°F | 18 | 43 | |
| June | 29.9°C / 86°F | 21 | 48 | |
| July | 30.7°C / 87°F | 18.2 | 45 | |
| August | 29.9°C / 86°F | 21 | 48 | |
| September | 29.9°C / 86°F | 20.2 | 48 | |
| October | 29.5°C / 85°F | 22.2 | 50 | Shoulder |
| November | 28.9°C / 84°F | 19.5 | 52 | Shoulder |
| December | 30.8°C / 87°F | 7.5 | 58 | Best |
Comfort is RouteVerdict's 0–100 score: 100·exp(−(high−23)²/162) × (1 − min(0.35, wet days × 0.02)). The full method is on the methodology page. Weather data by Open-Meteo.com (ERA5, CC BY 4.0), 2020–2024 normals. Wet day = ≥1 mm precipitation.
What the seasons are actually like
Traveling to Cartagena month by month
Cartagena's comfort score peaks in December at 58.4, with an average high of 30.8°C and 7.5 wet days, ahead of January's 56.1 and February's 55 — modest scores reflecting the region's constant heat. October is the wettest month, at 22.2 wet days, with comfort at 50.1, not far below the year's peak, since temperatures barely vary. RouteVerdict's editorial pick spans January through April plus December, the driest stretch.
FAQ
Cartagena timing questions
What is the best month to visit Cartagena?
By measured weather comfort (ERA5 2020–2024), the top months are December, January, and February, with December scoring highest. RouteVerdict's editorial pick is January, February, March, April, and December, which also weighs crowds, prices, and events.
What is the hottest month in Cartagena?
March, with an average daily high of 32.7°C (91°F).
What is the rainiest month in Cartagena?
October, averaging 22.2 days with at least 1 mm of precipitation.
When is shoulder season in Cartagena?
November and October — the best-scoring months outside both the measured top three and RouteVerdict's editorial peak-season pick.
What is Cartagena's wettest month?
October, averaging 22.2 wet days — more than any other month — with comfort still at 50.1, not far below the year's peak.
What is Cartagena's single best month for weather?
December, with an average high of 30.8°C, 7.5 wet days, and a comfort score of 58.4 — the highest measured for any month, though modest given the region's constant heat.