Margarita Island (Colombia)
Island Caribbean island with beaches and mangroves
An island in Colombia’s Bolívar Department on the Caribbean coast; visitors come for sandy shores, small fishing villages and boat trips to neighboring islets.
How to Get to Margarita Island (Colombia) #
Small boat connections to islands in Bolívar are usually arranged from Cartagena or nearby coastal villages. Confirm schedule and safety with local operators in the harbour.
Tips for Visiting Margarita Island (Colombia) #
- Hire a local boat from Cartagena or a nearby coastal town rather than trying to find independent skippers at random.
- Prepare for mangrove mud and tidal schedules - low tide can complicate landing in parts of the island.
- Bring insect repellent for mangrove fringes and early mornings.
Best Time to Visit Margarita Island (Colombia) #
For small Caribbean-adjacent islands in Colombia's Bolívar Department, the dry season (December-April) usually provides the best conditions for boating and exploring mangroves.
Weather & Climate near Margarita Island (Colombia) #
Margarita Island (Colombia)'s climate is classified as Tropical Savanna - Tropical Savanna climate with consistently warm temperatures year-round. Temperatures range from 22°C to 34°C. Heavy rainfall (2188 mm/year), wettest in October with a pronounced dry season.
January
January is warm with highs of 33°C and lows of 22°C. The driest month with just 7 mm.
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February
February is hot with highs of 34°C and lows of 22°C. Moderate rainfall (30 mm).
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March
March is hot with highs of 34°C and lows of 23°C. Moderate rainfall (51 mm).
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April
April is the hottest month with highs of 34°C and lows of 23°C. Heavy rain (203 mm).
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May
May is hot with highs of 33°C and lows of 24°C. Heavy rain (255 mm).
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June
June is warm with highs of 32°C and lows of 23°C. Heavy rain (244 mm).
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July
July is hot with highs of 33°C and lows of 23°C. Significant rainfall (194 mm).
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August
August is warm with highs of 32°C and lows of 23°C. Heavy rain (285 mm).
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September
September is warm with highs of 32°C and lows of 23°C. Heavy rain (279 mm).
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October
October is warm with highs of 32°C and lows of 23°C. The wettest month with heavy rain (341 mm).
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November
November is warm with highs of 32°C and lows of 23°C. Heavy rain (223 mm).
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December
December is warm with highs of 32°C and lows of 23°C. Moderate rainfall (76 mm).
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