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Sun & Beach Potential

78/100

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Based on optimal climate

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Best Time

January, February, December

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Avoid

Avoid (Extreme Weather)

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Weather

27°C – 29°C

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Precipitation

Seasonal (check heatmap)

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The best months for a sun and beach holiday in Cartagena are from January, February, December. If you're planning to travel during this period, it's a good idea to arrange your stay early — especially in popular beach areas.

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Climate Heatmap

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Sun & Beach conditions breakdown

Monthly weather & climate data for Cartagena

MonthClimate ScorePredictabilityAvg TempRain (mm)
January
78Good
Warm temperatures. Mostly dry conditions.
Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.
28°6
February
77Good
Warm temperatures. Mostly dry conditions.
Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.
28°4
March
64Suboptimal
Warm temperatures. Mostly dry conditions.
Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.
29°13
April
54Suboptimal
Warm temperatures. Some rain conditions.
Predictability 85Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.
29°58
May
45Poor
Warm temperatures. High rain conditions.
Predictability 78Weather conditions vary somewhat by season.
28°191
June
50Suboptimal
Warm temperatures. High rain conditions.
Predictability 85Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.
28°134
July
45Poor
Warm temperatures. High rain conditions.
Predictability 78Weather conditions vary somewhat by season.
29°147
August
46Poor
Warm temperatures. High rain conditions.
Predictability 30Weather conditions can vary significantly.
28°193
September
35Poor
Warm temperatures. High rain conditions.
Predictability 0Weather conditions can vary significantly.
28°235
October
35Poor
Warm temperatures. High rain conditions.
Predictability 0Weather conditions can vary significantly.
28°274
November
35Poor
Warm temperatures. High rain conditions.
Predictability 30Weather conditions can vary significantly.
27°207
December
66Suboptimal
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 sun & beach?

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The best time to visit Cartagena for sun & beach 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 sun & beach.

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