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Seasonality
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The best time to visit Cartagena for a city trip is January, February, December, when you’ll get the best balance of weather, atmosphere, and activities. If you're planning your visit during this period, it’s worth exploring the best areas to stay and things to do in advance.
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Monthly weather & climate data for Cartagena
| Month | Climate Score | Predictability | Avg Temp | Rain (mm) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
January | 47Poor Warm temperatures. Mostly dry conditions. | Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year. | 28° | 6 |
February | 45Poor Warm temperatures. Mostly dry conditions. | Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year. | 28° | 4 |
March | 37Poor Warm temperatures. Mostly dry conditions. | Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year. | 29° | 13 |
April | 31Poor Warm temperatures. Some rain conditions. | Predictability 85Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year. | 29° | 58 |
May | 22Poor Warm temperatures. High rain conditions. | Predictability 78Weather conditions vary somewhat by season. | 28° | 191 |
June | 27Poor Warm temperatures. High rain conditions. | Predictability 85Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year. | 28° | 134 |
July | 23Poor Warm temperatures. High rain conditions. | Predictability 78Weather conditions vary somewhat by season. | 29° | 147 |
August | 22Poor Warm temperatures. High rain conditions. | Predictability 30Weather conditions can vary significantly. | 28° | 193 |
September | 24Poor Warm temperatures. High rain conditions. | Predictability 0Weather conditions can vary significantly. | 28° | 235 |
October | 25Poor Warm temperatures. High rain conditions. | Predictability 0Weather conditions can vary significantly. | 28° | 274 |
November | 26Poor Warm temperatures. High rain conditions. | Predictability 30Weather conditions can vary significantly. | 27° | 207 |
December | 38Poor Warm temperatures. Some rain conditions. | Predictability 85Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year. | 27° | 59 |
Source: Historical climate averages (30-year observation).
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