Cartagena in March

Great weather, check the calendar

The short answer

March is one of the best months to visit Cartagena.

Excellent weather, but check the Easter calendar before booking.

7.5/10 overall24–31°CModerate crowds$$ (Moderate)

Weather8/10

Crowds6/10

Prices6/10

Events6/10

March in detail

What March actually feels like

Weather: 24–31°C; Dry season
Crowds: Moderate; Moderate overall, but can spike around Semana Santa
Prices: $$ (Moderate); Moderate, with potential increases around Semana Santa

+Excellent dry-season weather continues.

–Semana Santa can push crowds and prices up when Easter falls in March.

My tip for March

Semana Santa falls in March some years — when it does, treat it like a second peak season.

How March compares

3rd of 12 overall in Cartagena, 4th for weather, 10th for space, 9th for value. The emptiest month is September; the best value is September.

Plan around

Semana Santa: Holy Week brings a major domestic travel spike. Crowds and prices rise when Easter falls in your dates — check the calendar before booking.

Not set on March?

Dry season, among the best weather of the year, after the holiday peak has passed.

The dry season's tail end with lower crowds and better prices.

Excellent dry-season weather continues.

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