Cartagena or Punta Cana in February?
On climate data, Punta Cana comes out ahead overall in February. See the per-criterion details below.
CartagenaPhoto: Bernard Gagnon · CC BY-SA 4.0
Punta CanaPhoto: Oleg Yunakov · CC BY-SA 4.0Key figures in February
| Criterion | Cartagena | Punta Cana |
|---|---|---|
| Average daily high | 30 °C | 26 °C |
| Average daily low | 26 °C | 25 °C |
| Sea | 27 °C ★ | 26 °C |
| Rainy days | 1 rainy day (est.) ★ | 7 rainy days (est.) |
| Sun | 7 h/day | 7 h/day |
| Humidity | 75 % | 77 % |
Winner by travel type
Trade-offs
- Cartagena is about 4 °C warmer by day.
- Cartagena is drier, with about 6 fewer rainy days.
- The sea at Cartagena is about 1 °C warmer.
Cartagena or Punta Cana in February: the short answer
In February, Punta Cana comes out ahead on the overall climate score (Cartagena 81/100 vs Punta Cana 88/100). That is a snapshot of one month, though — which one truly fits depends on what you want from the trip, so the breakdown below goes criterion by criterion.
This comparison focuses on February as a representative month for the pair; for any other month, use each destination's month-by-month pages. Across the whole year Cartagena averages a climate score of 64/100, Punta Cana 73/100. Both profiles below are historical monthly averages, not a forecast.
Weather in February, side by side
The average daily high is about 30 °C in Cartagena and 26 °C in Punta Cana — warmer in Cartagena. Average daily lows are around 26 °C versus 25 °C.
On rain, Cartagena sees about 1 rainy days in February and Punta Cana about 7 — drier in Cartagena. Sunshine is comparable (7 vs 7 hours a day).
Sea temperature and swimming
In February the water is about 27 °C at Cartagena and 26 °C at Punta Cana — warmer for swimming at Cartagena. Over the year, Cartagena is comfortable for swimming (from ~21 °C) in January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December, Punta Cana in January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December. Peak sea warmth is September for Cartagena and September for Punta Cana.
Rain and sun across the year
Over a full year Cartagena records roughly 185 rainy days and Punta Cana about 155 — the drier of the two overall is Punta Cana. At their sunniest, Cartagena reaches about 7 hours of sun a day (February) and Punta Cana about 8 (April). If dependable dry, sunny weather is your top priority, weigh these annual totals alongside the single month above.
Best time to visit each
Climatically, Cartagena is at its best in January, February, March and December, while Punta Cana peaks in January, February, March and April. If your dates are fixed, pick the destination whose strong season overlaps them; if you are flexible, plan around these windows.
Which suits which kind of trip
Based on the February scores for each travel style:
Beach & swimming: Punta Cana scores higher in February (Cartagena 91 vs Punta Cana 93).
City breaks: Punta Cana scores higher in February (Cartagena 77 vs Punta Cana 89).
Active & hiking: Punta Cana scores higher in February (Cartagena 65 vs Punta Cana 73).
Family: Punta Cana scores higher in February (Cartagena 84 vs Punta Cana 93).
Verdict: which should you pick?
In February, Punta Cana leads across every scored category here — the overall score and each travel type — so on the climate data it is the clearer pick this month. Over the year, Punta Cana carries the higher overall climate score. Your own priority (sun, sea, low rain or sightseeing comfort) still matters, and the month-by-month pages for each destination give you the full picture before you book.