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Cartagena in September

One of the quietest months

The short answer

September is a reasonable month in Cartagena — with trade-offs.

One of the quietest and cheapest periods to visit.

6/10 overall25–31°CLow crowds$ (Low)
Weather5/10
Crowds9/10
Prices9/10
Events3/10

September in detail

What September actually feels like

Weather
25–31°C
Rainy season; afternoon showers
Crowds
Low
Visitor numbers at their lowest
Prices
$ (Low)
One of the cheapest months of the year

+Among the quietest and cheapest periods to visit.

–Rainy season in full effect with afternoon showers.

My tip for September

If price and privacy matter more than perfect skies, this is your window.

  • Value
  • Fewer crowds

How September compares

Against the other eleven months

6th of 12 overall in Cartagena, 7th for weather, 1st for space, 1st for value. It is the emptiest month of the year; and it's also the best value.

See all twelve months for Cartagena

Not set on September?

Even stronger months in Cartagena

February9/10

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

Cartagena in February
April8/10

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

Cartagena in April
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