Bolívar weather
Today's sky, the hour-by-hour rain chance and the 16-day forecast for Bolívar, Colombia. Like most weather services, we show Bolívar at one spot: Cartagena, its largest city. At 7:45 PM local time it was partly cloudy and 27°C (80°F). Mostly light, on-and-off rain; heavier around 5 PM (5.2 mm total). Best months for weather: Dec–Mar.
Current conditions
- Clouds
- 52%
- Chance of rain
- 29%
- Rain
- 0.0 mm/h
Hourly Forecast
Mostly light, on-and-off rain; heavier around 5 PM (5.2 mm total)
Daily Forecast
Best Time to Visit
Peak season Dec–MarOff season May, Sep–Nov
About Cartagena weather
Is it raining in Cartagena right now?
No. It’s partly cloudy and 27° right now. Mostly light, on-and-off rain; heavier around 5 PM (5.2 mm total).
What’s the weather like in Cartagena this week?
Over the next 7 days, expect highs of 28–31° and lows of 24–27°. Rain is likely on 7 of 7 days (Saturday, Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday). The driest day looks like Wednesday.
Has it been raining in Cartagena lately?
In the past 7 days, Cartagena had 6 rainy days and 64.7 mm of rain in total.
What should I pack for Cartagena?
For the coming week, bring an umbrella or rain jacket, light, breathable clothes and sunscreen.
Bolívar weather by month
When is the best time to visit Bolívar?
Based on weather alone, the best time to visit Bolívar is Dec–Mar, according to NASA's 2001–2025 climate averages. May, Sep–Nov tends to be the least pleasant. Average highs run from 29°C (84°F) in October to 30°C (86°F) in April.
What is the rainiest month in Bolívar?
October is the wettest month, with about 242 mm (9.5 in) of rain on average. January is the driest, with about 2 mm (0.1 in).
What is the hottest month in Bolívar?
April is the warmest, with average highs of 30°C (86°F) and lows of 26°C (79°F). October is the coolest, with highs of 29°C (84°F) and lows of 27°C (81°F).
Does Bolívar have a rainy season?
Yes. May, Jul–Nov is the rainy season (150 mm or more a month), while Dec–Mar is usually dry (under 60 mm).
Bolívar weather month by month
Sources: 2001–2025 monthly averages from NASA POWER (MERRA-2 reanalysis for Cartagena), forecast and current conditions from Open-Meteo. Page updated . How we rate months
Compare places in Bolívar
Weather can differ a lot within Bolívar: coasts, hills and mountains each have their own climate.
| Place | Best months | Rainy months | Highs | Rain a year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cartagena | Dec–Mar | May, Jul–Nov | 29–30°C | 1,369 mm |
| Magangué | Dec–Jan | None | 31–37°C | 1,002 mm |
| Turbaco | Dec–Mar | May, Jul–Nov | 29–30°C | 1,369 mm |
| Arjona | Dec–Mar | May, Jul–Nov | 29–30°C | 1,369 mm |
| El Carmen de Bolívar | Dec–Jan | None | 31–37°C | 898 mm |
| San Pablo | Dec–Jan | Oct | 31–37°C | 893 mm |
| San Juan Nepomuceno | Dec–Jan | Oct | 31–37°C | 893 mm |
| Mompós | Dec–Jan | None | 30–38°C | 960 mm |
| Mahates | Dec–Jan | Oct | 31–37°C | 893 mm |
| San Jacinto | Dec–Jan | Oct | 31–37°C | 893 mm |
| María la Baja | Dec–Jan | Oct | 31–37°C | 893 mm |
| Pinillos | Nov–Jan | None | 30–38°C | 960 mm |