Sun, sea & sand

Cartagena, Colombia weather in February

Temperature, sea and sunshine in February: long-term averages from 30 years of weather data, not a forecast.

97

Holiday weather in February

Excellent

Best time to visit: December – March

What is the weather like in Cartagena, Colombia in February?

In February, Cartagena, Colombia is hot: daytime highs average 32 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 25 °C. The sea averages 27.5 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. With around 10 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. It hardly ever rains. On about 26 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, February is an excellent month for a holiday in Cartagena, Colombia.

February compared

How the weather changes from January to March. Tap a month to open it.

JanuaryJanFebruaryFebMarchMar
Score1009796
Day31°32°32°
Night25°25°25°
Sea28°28°27°
Sun10 h10 h9 h
Rain days225

More details for February

Daylight
11 h 48 min06:22 – 18:10
UV index
11 · extremeclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
Muggy days
28 daysdew point 18 °C or more
Wind
28 km/haverage daily peak
Cloud cover
33 %on average
Hot days
26 days30 °C or more
Time zone
UTC−5America/Bogota

How the score comes together

  • Temperatureweight 35 %93 %
  • Seaweight 25 %100 %
  • Sunshineweight 20 %100 %
  • Few rainy daysweight 20 %100 %

Each factor is rated from 0 to 100 % and weighted for the travel style “Sun, sea & sand”.

What to pack in February

  • Swimwear
  • Sunscreen
  • Sunglasses & sun hat
  • Light, breathable clothes
  • Water bottle – drink plenty
  • Insect repellent

Cartagena, Colombia in February: quick answers

Is Cartagena, Colombia hot in February?

Yes. In February, Cartagena, Colombia is hot: daytime highs average 32 °C and nights stay around 25 °C. On about 26 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more.

Can you swim in Cartagena, Colombia in February?

Yes. In February the sea averages 27.5 °C – lovely and warm for swimming.

Does it rain much in Cartagena, Colombia in February?

It hardly ever rains.

Cartagena, Colombia month by month

Climate averages 1996–2025, not a forecast. Data: Copernicus ERA5 / ERA5-Land via Open-Meteo.com (CC BY 4.0), NOAA OISST, GeoNames (CC BY 4.0)