Middle of the drier season · Weather & things to do
Cartagena in February
Little changes in Cartagena from January: highs stay near 85°F (30°C), lows near 77°F (25°C), and about 0.1 in (3 mm) of rain falls.
At 82/100 for comfort (2nd of 12), it's one of the best months to visit.
- Avg high
- 85°F (30°C)
- Avg low
- 77°F (25°C)
- Rain
- 0.1 in (3 mm)
- Humidity
- 75%
- Cloud cover
- 41%
- Daylight
- ~11 h 40 min
- Comfort score
- 82/100 · Great
What February feels like
Days are warm, averaging 85°F (30°C).
Even at night it stays warm, around 77°F (25°C).
With 75% average humidity, it feels muggy.
Rain is scarce: about 0.1 in (3 mm) for the whole month.
It's breezy, with average winds near 15 mph (6.7 m/s) at ground level.
Plan around February
February is one of Cartagena's best months on the climate data.
- Comfort holds steady from January (83 → 82/100).
- February sits inside the Dec – Mar window our Colombia: Coffee to Caribbean route recommends.
What to pack for February
- Light, breathable clothes85°F afternoons
- Sunscreen, sunglasses and a hatstrong sun this month
- Quick-dry fabrics75% average humidity
- Windproof shellaverage wind 15 mph
- Comfortable walking shoesmost places below are best reached on foot or with short walks
What to do in Cartagena in February
February is good outdoor weather here, so these picks lean toward the open air.
Walled City of Cartagena
UNESCO-listed old town of plazas, flower-draped balconies and 11 km of stone ramparts.
La Cevichería
Small spot near the walls famous for Caribbean ceviches and seafood rice.
Alquímico
Three-story cocktail bar with a rooftop, using spirits and produce from its own farm.
Why now February scores 82/100 for comfort, good conditions for being outside.
Celele
Getsemaní restaurant built on research into Colombian Caribbean ingredients and traditions.
Getsemaní
Former working-class barrio of murals and street life around Plaza de la Trinidad.
Why now Highs near 85°F and 0.1 in of monthly rain make this an easy outdoor pick.
Nearby in February
- Medellín in February~287 mi · highs 76°F, 4.4 in rain · 5°C (10°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 February: quick answers
Is February a good time to visit Cartagena?
Yes. On the climate data it's one of the best months, scoring 82/100. Expect highs of 85°F (30°C) and 0.1 in (3 mm) of rain. February is inside the Dec – Mar window our Colombia: Coffee to Caribbean route recommends.
How hot is Cartagena in February?
Average highs are 85°F (30°C) and average lows 77°F (25°C), making it the 5th-warmest month by daytime highs.
Does it rain a lot in Cartagena in February?
Not much: about 0.1 in (3 mm) of rain falls across February on average, the 2nd-driest month of the year. The annual total is about 53.9 in (1369 mm).
What should I pack for Cartagena in February?
Bring light, breathable clothes (85°F afternoons), sunscreen, sunglasses and a hat (strong sun this month), quick-dry fabrics (75% average humidity), windproof shell (average wind 15 mph) and comfortable walking shoes (most places below are best reached on foot or with short walks).
More on Cartagena
Routes in season in February
- Colombia: Coffee to Caribbean Dec – Mar
Planning Cartagena in February?
Bring the crew into one shared trip: vote on dates, build the day-by-day plan, split costs and share one packing list.