Cartagena · Colombia
July
Brief mid-season dry spell (veranillo) — slightly better conditions and some summer holiday visitors.
Best match
#6 of 12 months
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High
31°C
Low
25°C
Rain
100mm
Sun
7hrs/day
30-year climate normals · Open Meteo ERA5
How July scores in Cartagena
Weather
Good
Value
Excellent
Crowds
Excellent
Events
Average
Atmosphere
Good
What you gain in July
- ↑The veranillo (little dry spell) gives July slightly better conditions than June: more sunny mornings and a lower chance of prolonged afternoon rain
- ↑Colombian summer holidays bring some domestic visitors, giving the walled city more life than June without dry-season crowds
- ↑Castillo San Felipe and the city walls accessible and very quiet — wander the battlements with virtually no other tourists
What you sacrifice
- ↓100mm of rain still makes this an unreliable month: the veranillo is real but not guaranteed, and heavy rain days still occur regularly
- ↓Island boat trips remain weather-dependent: trips to Rosario Islands available but subject to cancellation on rough days
- ↓Heat and humidity persist at 31°C/83%: the physical environment is demanding regardless of the rain improvement over June
How July compares to February (best month)
| Factor | July | February ★ |
|---|---|---|
| Weather | 6 | 9 |
| Value | 8 | 5 |
| Crowds | 8 | 4 |
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Climate data: 30-year normals (1991–2020) from Open Meteo ERA5 reanalysis. Scores compare months within Cartagena, not across destinations. Methodology →