Weather in Cartagena

It is a balmy tropical climate in Cartagena. As in other places in the Caribbean, warm, sunny days are the norm and an occasional shower is typical. Humidity can make conditions stifling as it remains uniformly high throughout the year at around 90 percent. But the constant breeze from the sea cools things down considerably. It is particularly windy during the months of November to February. Evenings in Cartagena are really pleasant and enjoyable. Find out the latest temperatures in Cartagena with our six-day Cartagena weather forecast below.

The average annual temperature in Cartagena is 28 °C and it doesn't vary much through the year. The mean high is 31.5 °C while the lows average 25 °C. So basically any time is a good time to visit Cartagena.

The months from December through April are normally the driest and the busiest too as people from colder climes descend on the city to soak in the sun and the warmth. Prices for everything tend to go up around this time, so if you are a budget traveller, you might want to reschedule.

There are two rainy seasons: April-May, and October-November, the latter being the wettest time in the city. Heavy downpours and tropical storms can be expected. However, there is no reason to worry about any Caribbean hurricanes, they rarely touch Cartagena. Generally, it rains in the evenings while the days remain sunny. The city gets an annual rainfall of 950 mm on average