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Cartagena in April
Cartagena's warmest month brings highs averaging 86°F (30°C), lows of 79°F (26°C) and about 2.4 in (60 mm) of rain.
It scores 67/100 for comfort, 5th of 12, which makes it a solid shoulder-season month.
- Avg high
- 86°F (30°C)
- Avg low
- 79°F (26°C)
- Rain
- 2.4 in (60 mm)
- Humidity
- 78%
- Cloud cover
- 68%
- Daylight
- ~12 h 14 min
- Comfort score
- 67/100 · Good
What April feels like
Days are warm, averaging 86°F (30°C).
Even at night it stays warm, around 79°F (26°C).
With 78% average humidity, it feels muggy.
Showers are part of the month, adding up to about 2.4 in (60 mm).
It's breezy, with average winds near 12 mph (5.5 m/s) at ground level.
Plan around April
April is shoulder season: good weather, a step below the best months (January – March).
- Last dry month before the rain picks up: May brings 7.0 in (178 mm).
- Comfort slips from 77/100 in March to 67/100.
- Our Colombia: Coffee to Caribbean route recommends Dec – Mar, so April falls outside its suggested window.
What to pack for April
- Light, breathable clothes86°F afternoons
- Sunscreen, sunglasses and a hatstrong sun this month
- Quick-dry fabrics78% average humidity
- Packable rain jacket or umbrellaabout 2.4 in of rain
- Windproof shellaverage wind 12 mph
- Comfortable walking shoesmost places below are best reached on foot or with short walks
What to do in Cartagena in April
April is good outdoor weather here, so these picks lean toward the open air.
Alquímico
Three-story cocktail bar with a rooftop, using spirits and produce from its own farm.
Why now April scores 67/100 for comfort, good conditions for being outside.
Getsemaní
Former working-class barrio of murals and street life around Plaza de la Trinidad.
Why now Highs near 86°F and 2.4 in of monthly rain make this an easy outdoor pick.
Walled City of Cartagena
UNESCO-listed old town of plazas, flower-draped balconies and 11 km of stone ramparts.
Islas del Rosario
Coral archipelago in a national park about an hour by boat, with clear water for snorkeling.
Why now One to do outside while the weather is on your side.
La Cevichería
Small spot near the walls famous for Caribbean ceviches and seafood rice.
Nearby in April
- Medellín in April~287 mi · highs 75°F, 9.1 in rain · 6°C (11°F) cooler by day, wetter
NASA POWER 2001–2025 monthly averages on a ~50 km grid. Comfort scores weigh temperature, rain, humidity and cloud: see how we score each month. Check a forecast before you go.
Cartagena in April: quick answers
Is April a good time to visit Cartagena?
It's a good shoulder-season choice, scoring 67/100 against a best of 83 in January – March. Expect highs of 86°F (30°C) and 2.4 in (60 mm) of rain. Our Colombia: Coffee to Caribbean route recommends Dec – Mar, so April is outside its suggested window.
How hot is Cartagena in April?
Average highs are 86°F (30°C) and average lows 79°F (26°C), making it the warmest month by daytime highs.
Does it rain a lot in Cartagena in April?
Some: about 2.4 in (60 mm) of rain falls across April on average, the 5th-driest month of the year. The annual total is about 53.9 in (1369 mm).
What should I pack for Cartagena in April?
Bring light, breathable clothes (86°F afternoons), sunscreen, sunglasses and a hat (strong sun this month), quick-dry fabrics (78% average humidity), packable rain jacket or umbrella (about 2.4 in of rain) and windproof shell (average wind 12 mph).
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