Sun, sea & sand

Cartagena, Colombia weather in September

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

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Holiday weather in September

Good

Best time to visit: December – March

Air temperature29°CNight 25°
Sea temperature29.7°Cvery warm
Sunshine6hrs / dayof 12.2 h daylight
Rainy days28days / month206 mm

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

In September, Cartagena, Colombia is hot: daytime highs average 29 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 25 °C. The sea averages 29.7 °C – almost as warm as a bath. Expect around 6 hours of sunshine a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 28 days, totalling 206 mm. On about 6 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, September is a good month for a holiday in Cartagena, Colombia.

September compared

How the weather changes from August to October. Tap a month to open it.

AugustAugSeptemberSepOctoberOct
Score696869
Day30°29°29°
Night26°25°25°
Sea30°30°30°
Sun6 h6 h6 h
Rain days282829

More details for September

Daylight
12 h 12 min05:51 – 18:03
UV index
13 · extremeclear sky, noon (estimate)
Muggy days
30 daysdew point 18 °C or more
Wind
15 km/haverage daily peak
Cloud cover
87 %on average
Hot days
6 days30 °C or more
Time zone
UTC−5America/Bogota

How the score comes together

  • Temperatureweight 35 %100 %
  • Seaweight 25 %100 %
  • Sunshineweight 20 %42 %
  • Few rainy daysweight 20 %0 %

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

What to pack in September

  • Swimwear
  • Sunscreen
  • Sunglasses & sun hat
  • Light, breathable clothes
  • Insect repellent
  • Rain jacket or umbrella

Cartagena, Colombia in September: quick answers

Is Cartagena, Colombia hot in September?

Yes. In September, Cartagena, Colombia is hot: daytime highs average 29 °C and nights stay around 25 °C. On about 6 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more.

Can you swim in Cartagena, Colombia in September?

Yes. In September the sea averages 29.7 °C – almost as warm as a bath.

Does it rain much in Cartagena, Colombia in September?

It rains often – on about 28 days, adding up to 206 mm.

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)