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Best time to visit Cartagena

Go inJanuary–April

December to April is dry, breezy and busy.

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Cartagena month by month

MonthRatingAvg highRainCrowdsFlightsWhat’s on
JanuaryGood31°CMostly dryPeak crowdsPriciestHay Festival
FebruaryGood31°CMostly dryPeak crowdsPriciest–
MarchGood31°CMostly dryModerateAverage–
AprilGood32°CMostly dryModerateAverage–
MayMixed32°CSome rainModerateAverage–
JuneMixed32°CWetQuietCheapest–
JulyPoor32°CWetModerateAverage–
AugustPoor32°CWetModerateAverage–
SeptemberMixed32°CWetQuietCheapest–
OctoberMixed31°CVery wetQuietCheapest–
NovemberMixed31°CWetModerateAverageIndependence festivities
DecemberMixed31°CSome rainPeak crowdsPriciest–

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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