Cartagena weather
At 2:30 PM local time it was thunderstorm and 29°C (84°F). Mostly light, on-and-off rain; heavier around 2 PM, 3 PM (5.5 mm total). Best months for weather: Dec–Mar. Below: today's sky, the hour-by-hour rain chance and the 16-day forecast for Cartagena, Bolívar, Colombia.
Current conditions
- Clouds
- 100%
- Chance of rain
- 90%
- Rain
- 1.4 mm/h
Hourly Forecast
Mostly light, on-and-off rain; heavier around 2 PM, 3 PM (5.5 mm total)
Daily Forecast
Best Time to Visit
Peak season Dec–MarOff season May, Sep–Nov
About Cartagena weather
Is it raining in Cartagena right now?
Yes. It’s thunderstorm and 29° right now. Mostly light, on-and-off rain; heavier around 2 PM, 3 PM (5.5 mm total).
What’s the weather like in Cartagena this week?
Over the next 7 days, expect highs of 29–31° and lows of 24–26°. Rain is likely on 7 of 7 days (Saturday, Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday). The driest day looks like Wednesday.
Has it been raining in Cartagena lately?
In the past 7 days, Cartagena had 6 rainy days and 64.7 mm of rain in total.
What should I pack for Cartagena?
For the coming week, bring an umbrella or rain jacket, light, breathable clothes and sunscreen.
Cartagena weather by month
When is the best time to visit Cartagena?
Based on weather alone, the best time to visit Cartagena is Dec–Mar, according to NASA's 2001–2025 climate averages. May, Sep–Nov tends to be the least pleasant. Average highs run from 29°C (84°F) in October to 30°C (86°F) in April.
What is the rainiest month in Cartagena?
October is the wettest month, with about 242 mm (9.5 in) of rain on average. January is the driest, with about 2 mm (0.1 in).
What is the hottest month in Cartagena?
April is the warmest, with average highs of 30°C (86°F) and lows of 26°C (79°F). October is the coolest, with highs of 29°C (84°F) and lows of 27°C (81°F).
Does Cartagena have a rainy season?
Yes. May, Jul–Nov is the rainy season (150 mm or more a month), while Dec–Mar is usually dry (under 60 mm).
Cartagena weather month by month
Sources: 2001–2025 monthly averages from NASA POWER (MERRA-2 reanalysis), forecast and current conditions from Open-Meteo. Page updated . How we rate months