Average temperatures in Cartagena in July
Thanks to its tropical climate, Cartagena is warm (or hot) around the year, with the weather in Cartagena in July typically seeing a temperature range of 25°C (77°F) at night, rising to 31°C (88°F) during the day.
This range is in line with Cartagena’s temperatures in May and June, though July can see higher levels of heat than those preceding months.
As highlighted above, July is part of the region’s wet season. As such, it sees an average of 99mm (3.90 inches) of rainfall.
For context, this is considerably less than October, which sees around 206mm (8.11 inches), and notably more than the 1mm (0.04 inches) experienced during the dry season months of January, February, and March.
Bearing in mind that July’s rainfall tends to come in the form of brief, heavy bursts, if you’re prepared to be flexible with your plans and pack a raincoat, it doesn’t have to hamper your experience.
Editor’s tip: for a bigger picture of the weather, read up on the best time to visit Colombia.
What about the crowds and cost?
As is often the way, as a result of it sitting in the rainy season, July is a low season for tourism in Cartagena, which means crowds are smaller than at other times of the year.
For context, Cartagena’s tourist high season runs from December to January, with another spike seen around Semana Santa (Easter week). For a balance between moderate rain, and moderate crowds and costs, the February-April and late-November to early-December shoulder seasons come recommended.
But back to July. Corresponding to the city seeing low visitor numbers during this month, costs are lower too, as a result of the reduced demand for flights, accommodation, and tours.
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