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City Trips Potential

47/100

Poor

Based on optimal climate

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Weather

27°C – 29°C

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Precipitation

Seasonal (check heatmap)

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Planning a city trip to Cartagena?

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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City Trips conditions breakdown

Monthly weather & climate data for Cartagena

MonthClimate ScorePredictabilityAvg TempRain (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).

Quick summary: visiting Cartagena

When is the best time to visit Cartagena for city trips?

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The best time to visit Cartagena for city trips is typically in January, February, December, when the weather is most favorable.

When is the rainy season in Cartagena?

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Rainy season typically: August–November. It is generally better to avoid these months for city trips.

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