Best time to visit Cartagena
Go inJanuary–April
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December to April is dry, breezy and busy.
See Cartagena on the globeCartagena month by month
| Month | Rating | Avg high | Rain | Crowds | Flights | What’s on |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | Good | 31°C | Mostly dry | Peak crowds | Priciest | Hay Festival |
| February | Good | 31°C | Mostly dry | Peak crowds | Priciest | – |
| March | Good | 31°C | Mostly dry | Moderate | Average | – |
| April | Good | 32°C | Mostly dry | Moderate | Average | – |
| May | Mixed | 32°C | Some rain | Moderate | Average | – |
| June | Mixed | 32°C | Wet | Quiet | Cheapest | – |
| July | Poor | 32°C | Wet | Moderate | Average | – |
| August | Poor | 32°C | Wet | Moderate | Average | – |
| September | Mixed | 32°C | Wet | Quiet | Cheapest | – |
| October | Mixed | 31°C | Very wet | Quiet | Cheapest | – |
| November | Mixed | 31°C | Wet | Moderate | Average | Independence festivities |
| December | Mixed | 31°C | Some rain | Peak crowds | Priciest | – |
Festivals, events and seasons in Cartagena
- January🎉 Hay FestivalLiterary festival in late January.
- November🎉 Independence festivitiesParades and parties in mid-November.
Good to know
- Flights to Cartagena are usually cheapest in June and September–October. The catch: June and September–October are rainy.
- Crowds and prices peak in December–February, so book early.
- The heaviest rain falls in October.
Questions people ask
When is the best time to visit Cartagena?
The best time to visit Cartagena is January–April. December to April is dry, breezy and busy.
What is the cheapest time to fly to Cartagena?
Flights are usually cheapest in June and September–October, when demand is lowest.
When is Cartagena busiest?
Cartagena is busiest in December–February.
What is the weather like in Cartagena?
April is the warmest month, with average highs of 32°C, and January the coolest at 31°C. The wettest period is June–November.
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