Cartagena · Colombia
October
Wettest month and highest hurricane risk — the lowest prices coincide with the worst conditions.
Strong option
#11 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
145mm
Sun
5.5hrs/day
30-year climate normals · Open Meteo ERA5
How October scores in Cartagena
Weather
Average
Value
Outstanding
Crowds
Outstanding
Events
Below average
Atmosphere
Average
What you gain in October
- ↑The cheapest accommodation month of the year: boutique walled-city hotels at their absolute minimum rates
- ↑Cartagena at its emptiest: the UNESCO old town without tour groups or cruise passengers is a different city entirely
- ↑Short dry morning windows give access to the old city's architecture and street life in a quiet that never exists in dry season
What you sacrifice
- ↓145mm of rain — the single wettest month: persistent heavy downpours are the dominant feature of any October itinerary
- ↓Hurricane risk peaks: while the city itself has strong infrastructure, approaching storms cancel flights and create multi-day disruption windows
- ↓Humidity at 86%: the ambient air is heavy and warm regardless of whether it is currently raining, making comfortable outdoor time very limited
How October compares to February (best month)
| Factor | October | February ★ |
|---|---|---|
| Weather | 4 | 9 |
| Value | 9 | 5 |
| Crowds | 9 | 4 |
October in other destinations
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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 →