Month guide · Cartagena · Colombia
Cartagena in June
What June is really like in Cartagena: weather, crowds, prices, events and what to pack.
Updated By the AMZBooking editorial team
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Quick answer
June 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. Hot and humid with showers; Colombian school holidays bring families from mid-June.
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 June
June is the 3rd-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 30 days. Compared with May (32°C (90°F)), June is about as warm; by July highs stay near 32°C (90°F).
- Sunrise (15 June)
- About 05:40
- Sunset (15 June)
- About 18:24
- 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, June 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 June
June has no major recurring festival in Cartagena, which usually means easier bookings.
What to do in June
Mild, settled days suit walking, viewpoints and time outdoors.
Museum · El Centro
Palace of the Inquisition
On Plaza de Bolívar, this 18th-century palace with an elaborate stone doorway was the seat of the Inquisition tribunal.
- Time needed
- 1 hour
- Cost
- Low cost
- History
- Rainy day
- Architecture
Museum · El Centro
Museo del Oro Zenú
A free, cool half-hour stop between Plaza de Bolívar and the cathedral.
- Time needed
- 45 minutes
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- History
- Rainy day
- Art
Religious site · El Centro
Church and Cloister of San Pedro Claver
The church and cloister commemorate the 17th-century Jesuit Pedro Claver, who ministered to enslaved Africans arriving in the port.
- Time needed
- 1 hour
- Cost
- Low cost
- History
- Architecture
- Rainy day
Religious site · El Centro
Cathedral of Santa Catalina de Alejandría
The tower is one of the easiest landmarks to navigate by when exploring the walled city.
- Time needed
- 30 minutes
- Cost
- Low cost
- History
- Architecture
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 June 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 June a good time to visit Cartagena?
It is a shoulder-season month. Hot and humid with showers; Colombian school holidays bring families from mid-June.
+How warm is Cartagena in June?
Average highs are around 32°C (90°F) and lows around 26°C (79°F).
+Does it rain a lot in Cartagena in June?
Expect rain on about 9 days of the month.