Month guide · Cartagena · Colombia
Cartagena in September
What September is really like in Cartagena: weather, crowds, prices, events and what to pack.
Updated By the AMZBooking editorial team
Photo: Petruss, CC BY-SA 3.0
Quick answer
September is a quieter month with trade-offs. Expect average highs of 32°C (90°F), lows of 25°C (77°F), about 12 rainy days and roughly 12.2 hours of daylight. Wet and very humid, with some of the lowest prices of the year.
Key facts
- Average high / low
- 32°C (90°F) / 25°C (77°F)
- Rainy days
- About 12
- Daylight
- About 12.2 hours
- Sea temperature
- 29°C (84°F)
- Crowds
- Quiet
- Hotel prices
- Low
Weather in September
September is the 6th-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 25°C (77°F). Rain falls on roughly 12 of its 30 days. Compared with August (32°C (90°F)), September is about as warm; by October highs stay near 31°C (88°F).
- Sunrise (15 September)
- About 05:51
- Sunset (15 September)
- About 18:02
- Daylight
- About 12.2 hours
- Sea
- 29°C (84°F)
Veranillo (July–August). A drier spell in many years, busy with Colombian school holidays in late June and July; still hot and humid.
Crowds and prices
On a 1–5 scale, September rates 2 for crowds (the peak is January at 5) and 2 for hotel prices (highest in January). That makes September one of the better-value months to book.
Events in September
September has no major recurring festival in Cartagena, which usually means easier bookings.
What to do in September
With frequent rain, plan around indoor sights and keep outdoor time flexible.
Landmark · El Centro
Plaza Santo Domingo
Have a drink on a terrace after dark, when the church is lit and the heat eases.
- Time needed
- 30 minutes
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- Art
- After dark
- Couples
Religious site · El Centro
Cathedral of Santa Catalina de Alejandría
Cartagena's cathedral, begun in the 16th century and damaged by Francis Drake's attack in 1586, has a distinctive bell tower that rises above Plaza de Bolívar.
- Time needed
- 30 minutes
- Cost
- Low cost
- History
- Architecture
Market · San Diego
Las Bóvedas
Compare prices between several vaults before buying; quality and prices vary.
- Time needed
- 45 minutes
- Cost
- Free
- Shopping
- History
- Free
Viewpoint · Cerro de la Popa
Convento de la Popa
On the city's highest hill, about 150 metres high, the 17th-century convent of Santa Cruz de la Popa has a flowered courtyard and a lookout over the whole city, the bay and the walled town.
- Time needed
- 1 hour
- Cost
- Low cost
- Views
- History
- Photo spot
The sea averages 29°C (84°F) — warm enough to swim. Best beaches near Cartagena.
What to pack
For highs near 32°C, lows near 25°C and 12 wet days: light, breathable clothes, a sun hat and high-factor sunscreen; a compact umbrella and waterproof shoes — rain is frequent; comfortable walking shoes.
Is September a good time to visit Cartagena?
A quieter month with trade-offs. If your dates are flexible, February–April are better overall. Compare every month.
Cartagena in other months
Questions travellers ask
+Is September a good time to visit Cartagena?
It is a quieter month with trade-offs. Wet and very humid, with some of the lowest prices of the year.
+How warm is Cartagena in September?
Average highs are around 32°C (90°F) and lows around 25°C (77°F).
+Does it rain a lot in Cartagena in September?
Expect rain on about 12 days of the month, so pack for wet weather.