Month guide · Cartagena · Colombia
Cartagena in July
What July is really like in Cartagena: weather, crowds, prices, events and what to pack.
Updated By the AMZBooking editorial team
Quick answer
July is a shoulder-season month. Expect average highs of 32°C (90°F), lows of 26°C (79°F), about 9 rainy days and roughly 12.7 hours of daylight. A short drier spell called the 'veranillo' often comes in late June and July; still busy with school holidays.
Key facts
- Average high / low
- 32°C (90°F) / 26°C (79°F)
- Rainy days
- About 9
- Daylight
- About 12.7 hours
- Sea temperature
- 28°C (82°F)
- Crowds
- Moderate
- Hotel prices
- Average
Weather in July
July is the 4th-warmest month in Cartagena: days average 32°C (90°F) against a yearly average high of 32°C (90°F), and nights fall to about 26°C (79°F). Rain falls on roughly 9 of its 31 days. Compared with June (32°C (90°F)), July is about as warm; by August highs stay near 32°C (90°F).
- Sunrise (15 July)
- About 05:48
- Sunset (15 July)
- About 18:28
- Daylight
- About 12.7 hours
- Sea
- 28°C (82°F)
Early wet season (May–June). Humid with afternoon storms, fewer visitors and lower prices.
Crowds and prices
On a 1–5 scale, July rates 3 for crowds (the peak is January at 5) and 3 for hotel prices (highest in January). Prices sit in the middle of the year's range.
Events in July
July has no major recurring festival in Cartagena, which usually means easier bookings.
What to do in July
Mild, settled days suit walking, viewpoints and time outdoors.
Gallery · El Centro
Museo de Arte Moderno de Cartagena
A short air-conditioned stop next to the San Pedro Claver church.
- Time needed
- 45 minutes
- Cost
- Low cost
- Art
- Rainy day
Market · Pie de la Popa
Mercado de Bazurto
Cartagena's sprawling, chaotic main market sells fish, meat, fruit and household goods, with cheap lunch stalls cooking fried fish and stews.
- Time needed
- 2 hours
- Cost
- Low cost
- Food
- Photo spot
Landmark · El Centro
City walls and bastions
Walk the stretch between Baluarte de Santo Domingo and Baluarte de Santa Catalina at sunset, when the sea breeze picks up.
- Time needed
- 1–2 hours
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- Views
- History
- Couples
Castle · Getsemaní
Castillo San Felipe de Barajas
Built on San Lázaro hill from the 1630s and expanded in the 18th century, this is the largest Spanish fortress in the Americas.
- Time needed
- 1.5–2 hours
- Cost
- Mid-priced
- Iconic
- History
- Views
- Kids
The sea averages 28°C (82°F) — warm enough to swim. Best beaches near Cartagena.
What to pack
For highs near 32°C, lows near 26°C and 9 wet days: light, breathable clothes, a sun hat and high-factor sunscreen; a packable rain jacket for showers; comfortable walking shoes.
Is July a good time to visit Cartagena?
A shoulder-season month. If your dates are flexible, February–April are better overall. Compare every month.
Cartagena in other months
Questions travellers ask
+Is July a good time to visit Cartagena?
It is a shoulder-season month. A short drier spell called the 'veranillo' often comes in late June and July; still busy with school holidays.
+How warm is Cartagena in July?
Average highs are around 32°C (90°F) and lows around 26°C (79°F).
+Does it rain a lot in Cartagena in July?
Expect rain on about 9 days of the month.