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Cartagena in April: Weather, Average temperature and Climate

Planning a trip and want to know what the weather in Cartagena in April will be like? Take a look at our weather guide for Cartagena, based on historical data.
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April

Weather in Cartagena in April 2025

OK Weather
Hot
🌧️
Rainy
If you plan to visit Cartagena in April, the weather is typically alright, with an average high temperature of +31°C during the day and approximately 2 sunny days. Expect some rainy, though, as there are typically 23 rainy days in the month and around 64 mm of precipitation. The weather is changeable so you may have to pack for every eventuality. Search flights in one click on Avionero.

Average weather

☀️
+31°C
Avg. max. temperature
+24°C
Min.
+38°C
Max.
64 mm
Total precipitation
82%
Avg. humidity
3 m/s
Avg. wind
2 ☀️
Sunny Days
4 ⛅️
Cloudy
23 🌦
Rainy
Our opinion: Cartagena has OK weather in April.

Average temperature in Cartagena in April

Here are the expected maximum, average and minimum temperatures in Cartagena for April based on the historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data

Going from a maximum of +35°C during the day to a minimum of +25°C during the night, the temperature in April averages around +32°C.

The average maximum temperature goes down 50% by the end of the month, compared with the beginning of the month, from +34°C to +29°C.

Is Cartagena warm or cold in April?

Cartagena is typically hot in April.

Maximum temperatures go down compared to the previous month from +32°C to +31°C. The minimum temperature also goes up from +25°C to +26°C.

Make sure that you pack your summer linen and swimming costumes; it’s probably going to be hot.

Take a look at how April is compared to other months in Cartagena:

Climate in Cartagena in April

Cartagena weather looks like this, on average, in April and the surrounding months.
MarchAprilMay
Avg. temperature
+32°C+31°C+31°C
Min. temperature
+23°C+24°C+24°C
Max. temperature
+38°C+38°C+36°C
Rainfall
15 mm64 mm153 mm
Wind
4 m/s3 m/s2 m/s
Humidity
77%82%86%
Air pressure
1008 HPa1008 HPa1009 HPa
Sunny days
920
Cloudy days
941
Rainy days
132325
Snowy days
000

April typically has worse weather conditions compared to March. It’s getting colder in April. From +32°C in the day, the average maximum temperature lowers to +31°C. Prepare for more rain. Average rainfall goes from 15 mm to 64 mm. Humidity rises from 77% to 82%. Winds are calmer in comparison to March, going down from 4 m/s to 3 m/s on average. The days becoming less sunny, going from 9 sunny days in March to 2 in April.

May brings much the same weather, it remains ok.

Wind

Wind speed in Cartagena in April based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data

The average wind speed is 3 m/s getting up to 5 m/s which is a light breeze; barely moving the tree leaves.

The average wind speed in Cartagena is gradually decreasing during April, going from 4 m/s to 2 m/s over the course of the month.

Rain

Amount of rainfall in mm during April in Cartagena based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
Typically, there is a 30% chance of rain on an average day in April, with total rainfall of approximately 36 mm. The maximum amount of rainfall per day is around 7 mm, which is considered light rain. On average, there are about 9 rainy days during April, so prepare to bring an umbrella.
Here’s how April is compared with other months in the amount of precipitation, total mm:
Cartagena wettest month is October, where a typical day has a 77% chance of precipitation and 244 mm of rainfall per day. February, on the other hand, is the driest month with a mere 24% chance of precipitation and 6 mm of rainfall per day.

How was the weather last April in Cartagena?

This is the weather in Cartagena in April 2023:
1 April
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+34°C
2 April
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+35°C
3 April
☀️
+34°C
4 April
☀️
+34°C
5 April
☀️
+33°C
6 April
☀️
+33°C
7 April
☁️
+32°C
8 April
☀️
+31°C
9 April
☁️
+33°C
10 April
☁️
+33°C
11 April
☁️
+32°C
12 April
☁️
+32°C
13 April
☀️
+33°C
14 April
☁️
+33°C
15 April
☀️
+33°C
16 April
☁️
+31°C
17 April
🌧️
+31°C
18 April
☁️
+31°C
19 April
☀️
+33°C
20 April
☀️
+33°C
21 April
☁️
+30°C
22 April
☁️
+31°C
23 April
☁️
+31°C
24 April
☁️
+31°C
25 April
☀️
+32°C
26 April
☀️
+32°C
27 April
☁️
+33°C
28 April
☁️
+32°C
29 April
☁️
+33°C
30 April
☁️
+29°C
In April 2023 Cartagena had 13 sunny days, 16 cloudy days, and 1 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was +32°C, with an absolute maximum of +35°C and a minimum of +29°C. The average humidity was 79%, with a maximum of 100% and a minimum of 54%. The average wind speed was 3 m/s, with a maximum of 9 m/s and a minimum of 0 m/s.
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Climate Change over Years

This is how Cartagena climate have been changing during last 43 years period.

The climate in Cartagena in April has not changed much over the last 43 years.

The average temperature was the lowest in 1984 (+30°C) and the highest in 2015 (+32°C). The driest year was 1982 with only 834 mm of rainfall, and the wettest year was 2010 with 1981 mm.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions about the weather in Cartagena in April:

Is April a good time to visit Cartagena?

It’s always a good time to visit Cartagena, but the weather is changeable in April, so plan a mix of indoor and outdoor activities and exploring, and pack for every eventuality.

Can you sunbathe in Cartagena in April?

Absolutely, April is hot in Cartagena. Plan on beach and pool time, and ensure that you pack light and breathable options to stay comfortable.

Is Cartagena rainy in April?

Cartagena is often rainy in April. You may get a bit damp when outside, so pack an umbrella, and maybe even a raincoat.

Is it sunny in Cartagena in April?

Usually, it’s not very sunny in Cartagena in April, often it’s pretty cloudy. Pack for any eventuality; layering can help reduce the number of bulky items needed.

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Monthly weather in Cartagena

Source of the data

For this page, we’ve looked at the typical weather in Cartagena, based on historical hourly weather data from January 1, 1979, to December 31, 2023.

For past dates, we show actual recorded data at the location at that time. Forecasts are based on recorded weather during that day of the year, averaged over the total years for which we have records (unless stated otherwise). The daily temperature is the highest recorded temperature in the shadow during that day.