Cartagena · WinterMonth summary
Cartagena weather in February
✅ Good
🌡️ Temperature min / max
24°C – 32°C
🌧 Rainy days
9% of days
☀️ Sunshine
11.3h per day on average
🌊 🌊 Season
Winter
⭐ ⭐ Weather score
8.2/10
📅 📅 Best month
February (8.2/10)
Quick decision
Should you visit Cartagena in February?
✅ Good
✅ Yes if: you're looking for maximum sunshine — 11.3h per day on average.
❌ No if: you struggle with heat — temperatures regularly exceed 30°C.
Our take: Cartagena in February: 32°C and 11.3h of sunshine. Decent, but not the peak.
By trip type
Cartagena in February by trip type
- 🏙️ 🏙️ City break / culture : ✅ Good
- 🚶 🚶 Outdoor activities : ✅ Good
- 🏖️ Beach / swimming : ✅ Good
- 💰 💰 Budget : 💸 Peak season
Local context
What to expect in February
🎯 Peak season — book ahead for best rates. Accommodation prices at their highest Even in winter, Cartagena enjoys 32°C. A real asset for escaping the European cold. Rain is virtually absent (9% of days) — ideal for planning without a backup. A good balance between weather and crowds, even if February (8.2/10) remains theoretically better.
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Month-by-month comparison
| Month | Min °C | Max °C | Rain % | Precip mm | Sun h/d | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ☀️ January | 24°C | 32°C | 12% | 0.5 | 11.2h | 8.1/10 |
| ☀️ February | 24°C | 32°C | 9% | 0.3 | 11.3h | 8.2/10 |
| ☀️ March | 25°C | 32°C | 16% | 0.5 | 11.6h | 8.1/10 |
| 🌤️ April | 25°C | 32°C | 47% | 2.1 | 12.0h | 7.4/10 |
| ⛅ May | 25°C | 30°C | 73% | 5.0 | 11.0h | 7.1/10 |
| ⛅ June | 25°C | 30°C | 83% | 5.5 | 10.5h | 7.0/10 |
| ⛅ July | 25°C | 30°C | 68% | 4.2 | 11.0h | 7.2/10 |
| ⛅ August | 25°C | 30°C | 75% | 4.6 | 10.1h | 7.1/10 |
| 🌧️ September | 25°C | 30°C | 80% | 4.7 | 9.7h | 7.0/10 |
| 🌧️ October | 25°C | 29°C | 85% | 6.1 | 9.8h | 7.0/10 |
| ⛅ November | 25°C | 29°C | 73% | 5.8 | 10.6h | 7.2/10 |
| 🌤️ December | 25°C | 31°C | 29% | 1.0 | 11.2h | 7.9/10 |
Ideal
Fair
Challenging climate
◀ Current month · Source Open-Meteo · 10 years
📊 Data source
Data based on 10 years of ERA5 records via Open-Meteo, with ECMWF seasonal adjustment. In February, Cartagena averages 32°C, 9% rainy days and 11.3h of sunshine per day. Overall weather score: 8.2/10.
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Comparison
February vs February (best month)
The best month is February (score 8.2/10). Difference:
- 🌡️ Max temperature : +0°C
- 🌧 Rainy days : +0%
- ☀️ Sunshine : +0.0h/day
FAQ
FAQ — Cartagena in February
Is February a good time to visit Cartagena?
February is an excellent time to visit Cartagena (score 8.2/10). With 32°C, 11.3h of sunshine and 9% rain, conditions are very favourable.
Is it too hot in Cartagena in February?
Temperatures reach 32°C. It's intense but manageable with sunscreen and water. Sunshine: 11.3h/day.
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