Best Time to Visit Cartagena for Backpacking – January Scores 55/100

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Backpacking Potential

55/100

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Based on optimal climate

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Weather

27°C – 29°C

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The best time to visit Cartagena for backpacking is January, February, March, when you’ll get the best balance between weather, crowds, and costs.

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Backpacking conditions breakdown

Monthly weather & climate data for Cartagena

Month	Climate Score	Predictability	Avg Temp	Max Temp	Rain (mm)	Rain Days	Humidity	Season
January	55Suboptimal Warm temperatures. Mostly dry conditions.	Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.	28°	33°	6	3.2	75%	dry
February	55Suboptimal Warm temperatures. Mostly dry conditions.	Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.	28°	33°	4	3.6	73%	dry
March	55Suboptimal Warm temperatures. Mostly dry conditions.	Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.	29°	34°	13	8.4	72%	dry
April	45Poor Warm temperatures. Some rain conditions.	Predictability 85Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.	29°	34°	58	12.5	74%	shoulder
May	46Poor Warm temperatures. High rain conditions.	Predictability 78Weather conditions vary somewhat by season.	28°	33°	191	16.9	80%	wet
June	51Suboptimal Warm temperatures. High rain conditions.	Predictability 85Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.	28°	33°	134	13.5	80%	shoulder
July	45Poor Warm temperatures. High rain conditions.	Predictability 78Weather conditions vary somewhat by season.	29°	33°	147	17.4	77%	shoulder
August	47Poor Warm temperatures. High rain conditions.	Predictability 30Weather conditions can vary significantly.	28°	33°	193	18.1	79%	wet
September	48Poor Warm temperatures. High rain conditions.	Predictability 0Weather conditions can vary significantly.	28°	32°	235	18.8	80%	wet
October	46Poor Warm temperatures. High rain conditions.	Predictability 0Weather conditions can vary significantly.	28°	31°	274	20.1	83%	wet
November	50Suboptimal Warm temperatures. High rain conditions.	Predictability 30Weather conditions can vary significantly.	27°	31°	207	19.7	82%	wet
December	55Suboptimal Warm temperatures. Some rain conditions.	Predictability 85Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.	27°	32°	59	12.9	79%	shoulder