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Cartagena in June
Little changes in Cartagena from May: highs stay near 86°F (30°C), lows near 81°F (27°C), and about 5.3 in (135 mm) of rain falls.
Our comfort score puts it mid-table at 54/100, 6th of 12.
- Avg high
- 86°F (30°C)
- Avg low
- 81°F (27°C)
- Rain
- 5.3 in (135 mm)
- Humidity
- 81%
- Cloud cover
- 75%
- Daylight
- ~12 h 36 min
- Comfort score
- 54/100 · Fair
What June feels like
Days are warm, averaging 86°F (30°C).
Even at night it stays warm, around 81°F (27°C).
With 81% average humidity, it feels muggy.
Rain is a real factor, with about 5.3 in (135 mm) across the month.
Skies are often grey, with average cloud cover around 75%.
Plan around June
June sits mid-table; the best months are January – March.
- Comfort improves from 48/100 in May to 54/100.
- Our Colombia: Coffee to Caribbean route recommends Dec – Mar, so June falls outside its suggested window.
What to pack for June
- Light, breathable clothes86°F afternoons
- Sunscreen, sunglasses and a hatstrong sun this month
- Quick-dry fabrics81% average humidity
- Rain jacket and waterproof shoesfrequent rain
- Comfortable walking shoesmost places below are best reached on foot or with short walks
What to do in Cartagena in June
A mixed month: these picks balance outdoor stops with indoor fallbacks.
Castillo San Felipe de Barajas
Massive Spanish fortress with tunnels, built on San Lázaro hill to guard the city.
Why now Highs near 86°F keep it comfortable outside.
Alquímico
Three-story cocktail bar with a rooftop, using spirits and produce from its own farm.
Why now Mild enough in June to enjoy at an easy pace.
Getsemaní
Former working-class barrio of murals and street life around Plaza de la Trinidad.
Islas del Rosario
Coral archipelago in a national park about an hour by boat, with clear water for snorkeling.
Las Bóvedas
Former vaults in the city wall now holding craft and souvenir shops.
Nearby in June
- Medellín in June~287 mi · highs 75°F, 7.0 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 June: quick answers
Is June a good time to visit Cartagena?
It's middling, scoring 54/100. The best months are January – March, at up to 83. Expect highs of 86°F (30°C) and 5.3 in (135 mm) of rain. Our Colombia: Coffee to Caribbean route recommends Dec – Mar, so June is outside its suggested window.
How hot is Cartagena in June?
Average highs are 86°F (30°C) and average lows 81°F (27°C), making it the 2nd-warmest month by daytime highs.
Does it rain a lot in Cartagena in June?
Yes: about 5.3 in (135 mm) of rain falls across June on average, the 6th-driest month of the year. The annual total is about 53.9 in (1369 mm).
What should I pack for Cartagena in June?
Bring light, breathable clothes (86°F afternoons), sunscreen, sunglasses and a hat (strong sun this month), quick-dry fabrics (81% average humidity), rain jacket and waterproof shoes (frequent rain) and comfortable walking shoes (most places below are best reached on foot or with short walks).
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