Best time to visit Cartagena: dry season and rainy season
Quick answer: According to media citing IDEAM, the rainy season runs from May to November, with October the rainiest month, and most sources place the dry season between December and April. The average annual temperature is around 27 °C.
Updated on 05/11/2026.
What the sources say
- Average annual temperature close to 27 °C, according to IDEAM as cited by local media.
- Rain from May to November, with October the rainiest month.
- Dry season from December to April; sources differ on the exact month it starts and ends.
We did not find the full monthly normals from an official IDEAM source: for exact figures, check the Cartagena station on their website.
What this means for tours
Boat tours depend on the weather on the day; the partner states in its policy what happens if a tour is cancelled because of the weather.
| Tour | Place | Reference price |
|---|---|---|
| Rosario Islands day trip | Rosario Islands | from US$ 73 |
| Playa Blanca day trip | Barú | from US$ 31 |
Reference prices per person, in US dollars (USD), converted at the 01/11/2026 exchange rate and reviewed on 05/11/2026. The final price is the one shown by the partner at checkout.
Quick questions
When does it rain the most?
October is cited as the rainiest month; the rainy season runs from May to November.
When is the dry season?
Most sources place it from December to April.
