Cartagena Weather in August

What's the weather like in Cartagena (Bolívar) in August 2024?

The climate in Cartagena during August can be summarized as very hot, humid and wet.

August is in the summer in Cartagena and is typically the warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 32°C (89°F), whilst at night 25°C (77°F) is normal.

Cartagena weather averages (imperial / metric)
Daytime temperature 31.9°C 89.4°F
Nightly temperature 24.7°C 76.5°F
Average temperature 28.3°C 82.9°F
Daily sunshine 6.7 hrs
Avg rainfall 130 mm 5.1 ins
Rainy days 14 days
Sea temperature 29.1°C 84.3°F
Humidity 82%
Windspeed 13.7kph 9 mph

On average August is the 3rd wettest month of the year in Cartagena with around 130mm 5.1 inches of rain making it a wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 14 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 6.7 hours of sunshine per day.

August temperatures in Cartagena

Cartagena average temperature in August

August rainfall

Cartagena average rain in August

August hourly sunshine

Cartagena average rain in August

The data used in these monthly averages covers a period of over 100 years right up until last year. As such they are a valid prediction of what to expect for the weather in Cartagena in August 2024.

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Cartagena weather stats

Cartagena weather statistics
Hottest month: May 31.6°C 88.9°F
Driest month: February 2mm 0.1ins
Sunniest month: January 8.9hrs
Coldest month: January 31.1°C 88°F
Wettest month: October 218mm 8.6ins
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