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Cartagena
Visit in February — score 89/100 · avg high 90°F · 2 rainy days
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Monthly Travel Scores
How we scoreScores reflect weather comfort (35%), dry days (35%), daylight hours (15%), crowd levels (10%), and cost (5%) — weighted for typical travelers preferring warm, dry conditions. Customize weights in the interactive tool.January
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Monthly Weather Data
| Month | Score | Avg °F | High °F | Low °F | Rain Days | Precip (mm) | Daylight | Crowds | Cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 85 | 81° | 88° | 77° | 4 | 16 | 11.5h | High | Average |
| February | 89 | 82° | 90° | 78° | 2 | 9 | 11.7h | High | Average |
| March | 89 | 82° | 90° | 78° | 4 | 15 | 11.9h | Moderate | Average |
| April | 59 | 83° | 90° | 79° | 17 | 67 | 12.2h | Moderate | Average |
| May | 47 | 83° | 90° | 80° | 31 | 184 | 12.5h | Moderate | Below avg |
| June | 47 | 84° | 91° | 80° | 30 | 150 | 12.6h | Moderate | Below avg |
| July | 45 | 84° | 90° | 80° | 31 | 167 | 12.6h | Moderate | Average |
| August | 44 | 83° | 90° | 80° | 31 | 183 | 12.3h | Moderate | Average |
| September | 46 | 83° | 88° | 80° | 30 | 182 | 12.1h | Moderate | Below avg |
| October | 43 | 83° | 88° | 80° | 31 | 254 | 11.8h | Moderate | Average |
| November | 43 | 83° | 87° | 80° | 30 | 182 | 11.5h | Moderate | Average |
| December | 62 | 82° | 88° | 78° | 12 | 49 | 11.4h | High | Above avg |
Seasonal Breakdown
Spring
- Score
- 65/100
- High
- 90°F
- Low
- 79°F
- Rain days
- 17/mo
- Crowds
- moderate
Spring in Cartagena (March, April, May) brings average highs of 90°F and lows of 79°F, with about 17 rainy days per month. Expect moderate tourist crowds and average accommodation rates. The overall travel score averages 65/100, with March being the strongest month of the season at 89/100.
Summer
- Score
- 45/100
- High
- 90°F
- Low
- 80°F
- Rain days
- 31/mo
- Crowds
- moderate
Summer in Cartagena (June, July, August) brings average highs of 90°F and lows of 80°F, with about 31 rainy days per month. Expect moderate tourist crowds and average accommodation rates. The overall travel score averages 45/100, with June being the strongest month of the season at 47/100.
Fall
- Score
- 44/100
- High
- 88°F
- Low
- 80°F
- Rain days
- 30/mo
- Crowds
- moderate
Fall in Cartagena (September, October, November) brings average highs of 88°F and lows of 80°F, with about 30 rainy days per month. Expect moderate tourist crowds and average accommodation rates. The overall travel score averages 44/100, with September being the strongest month of the season at 46/100.
Winter
- Score
- 79/100
- High
- 88°F
- Low
- 78°F
- Rain days
- 6/mo
- Crowds
- high
Winter in Cartagena (December, January, February) brings average highs of 88°F and lows of 78°F, with about 6 rainy days per month. Expect high tourist crowds and above average accommodation rates. The overall travel score averages 79/100, with February being the strongest month of the season at 89/100.
Crowd and cost data estimated from regional travel patterns for this destination.
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