San Andrés or Cartagena in February?
On climate data, San Andrés comes out ahead overall in February. See the per-criterion details below.
CartagenaPhoto: Bernard Gagnon · CC BY-SA 4.0Key figures in February
| Criterion | San Andrés | Cartagena |
|---|---|---|
| Average daily high | 27 °C | 30 °C |
| Average daily low | 26 °C | 26 °C |
| Sea | 27 °C | 27 °C |
| Rainy days | 3 rainy days (est.) | 1 rainy day (est.) ★ |
| Sun | 7 h/day | 7 h/day |
| Humidity | 78 % | 75 % |
Winner by travel type
Trade-offs
- Cartagena is about 3 °C warmer by day.
San Andrés or Cartagena in February: the short answer
In February, San Andrés comes out ahead on the overall climate score (San Andrés 90/100 vs Cartagena 81/100). 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 San Andrés averages a climate score of 68/100, Cartagena 64/100. Both profiles below are historical monthly averages, not a forecast.
Weather in February, side by side
The average daily high is about 27 °C in San Andrés and 30 °C in Cartagena — warmer in Cartagena. Average daily lows are around 26 °C versus 26 °C.
On rain, San Andrés sees about 3 rainy days in February and Cartagena about 1 — 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 San Andrés and 27 °C at Cartagena. Over the year, San Andrés is comfortable for swimming (from ~21 °C) in January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December, Cartagena in January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December. Peak sea warmth is September for San Andrés and September for Cartagena.
Rain and sun across the year
Over a full year San Andrés records roughly 230 rainy days and Cartagena about 185 — the drier of the two overall is Cartagena. At their sunniest, San Andrés reaches about 8 hours of sun a day (March) and Cartagena about 7 (February). If dependable dry, sunny weather is your top priority, weigh these annual totals alongside the single month above.
Best time to visit each
Climatically, San Andrés is at its best in January, February, March and April, while Cartagena peaks in January, February, March and December. 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: San Andrés scores higher in February (San Andrés 96 vs Cartagena 91).
City breaks: San Andrés scores higher in February (San Andrés 90 vs Cartagena 77).
Active & hiking: San Andrés scores higher in February (San Andrés 75 vs Cartagena 65).
Family: San Andrés scores higher in February (San Andrés 94 vs Cartagena 84).
Verdict: which should you pick?
In February, San Andrés 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, San Andrés 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.