Cartagena · Colombia
June
Wet season deepens — heavy rain daily, the walled city emptied of visitors, lowest prices.
Strong option
#9 of 12 months
There are better months for Cartagena — see the full ranking below.
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High
31°C
Low
25°C
Rain
115mm
Sun
6.5hrs/day
30-year climate normals · Open Meteo ERA5
How June scores in Cartagena
Weather
Above average
Value
Outstanding
Crowds
Outstanding
Events
Below average
Atmosphere
Above average
What you gain in June
- ↑Budget hotel rates throughout the walled city and Bocagrande: June is among the most affordable months for accommodation in Cartagena
- ↑The old town almost entirely free of cruise-ship groups and international tourists — authentic local Cartagena at its most accessible
- ↑Getsemaní's bars and neighbourhood life operate at their genuine local pace without the tourist crowd of the dry season
What you sacrifice
- ↓115mm of rain with heavy daily downpours, often multi-hour: the colourful facades of the old city look beautiful in the wet but outdoor plans are consistently disrupted
- ↓Boat services to Rosario Islands and Barú beach often cancelled or limited: the main reason to visit Cartagena's beaches is largely off the table
- ↓Oppressive humidity of 84% with constant heat: the old city's narrow streets trap warm damp air that makes the July–September window genuinely uncomfortable
How June compares to February (best month)
| Factor | June | February ★ |
|---|---|---|
| Weather | 5 | 9 |
| Value | 9 | 5 |
| Crowds | 9 | 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 →