August · Colombia
Best time to visit Cartagena in August Weather, crowds & prices
Weather in Cartagena in August
Average temperature 28°C, 172 mm of rain, about 27 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 85% humidity — based on the five most recent complete years of ERA5 data (2021–2025).
August score
7.5/10
Ranked #9 of 12 months
- Avg temp
- 28°C
- Rainfall
- 172 mm
- Humidity
- 85%
- Days with 6h+ sun
- 27
- Crowd Density
- Moderate Crowds
- Average Expenses
- $ · Budget Friendly ($)
August in Cartagena scores 7.5/10 for beach and coastal travel - ranked #9 of 12. Expect around 28°C, 172 mm of rain, and roughly 27 days with 6+ hours of sunshine this month.
Cartagena de Indias is a walled Caribbean city in Colombia, with colonial squares, fortresses and island beaches.
August in Cartagena — reliably good (9th best month)
August averages 28°C (82°F) and humidity near 85%, so the practical pattern is early mornings, a long midday break, and evenings back outside.
Monthly rainfall reaches 172 mm — wet for this destination — but about 27 days with 6+ hours of sunshine still break through, so keep one indoor fallback in the plan.
It scores 7.5/10 here, 9th of 12 months, against 9.8/10 in the destination's best month.
Pack the lightest breathable clothing you own, a hat, and more water than feels necessary, a proper rain shell rather than an umbrella.
Figure on low-season pricing, with crowds are moderate.
Flexible dates? January scores 2.3 points higher here — enough to change the trip.
Frequently asked
- What is the weather like in Cartagena in August?
- In August, Cartagena averages 28°C, 172 mm of rain, and about 27 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. Its climate-comfort score is 7.5/10.
- Is August a good time to visit Cartagena?
- August earns a 7.5/10 climate-comfort score. Use the year-round chart to weigh the weather against your budget and crowd preferences.
- How much does it rain in Cartagena in August?
- Expect about 172 mm of rain in August. Average humidity is 85% and there are about 27 days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
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