Cartagena · Colombia
August
Wet season resumes after the veranillo — heavy rain back, still uncrowded and cheap.
Strong option
#12 of 12 months
There are better months for Cartagena — see the full ranking below.
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High
31°C
Low
25°C
Rain
110mm
Sun
6.5hrs/day
30-year climate normals · Open Meteo ERA5
How August scores in Cartagena
Weather
Above average
Value
Excellent
Crowds
Very good
Events
Below average
Atmosphere
Above average
What you gain in August
- ↑Accommodation continues at budget rates: the walled city's boutique hotels available at 40% below dry-season prices
- ↑The most genuinely local version of the old city: Getsemaní's corner tiendas, street food, and neighbourhood squares without foreign visitors
- ↑Morning exploration windows of 2–3 hours before rain arrives can be remarkably productive — and completely uncrowded
What you sacrifice
- ↓Rain reliably returns in August after the July veranillo: afternoon downpours resume at higher volume than July
- ↓Atlantic hurricane season active from August: while Cartagena is rarely directly hit, tropical storms regularly bring extended rain periods
- ↓High humidity of 84% persisting through all hours: the walled city in August is not physically comfortable for prolonged outdoor time
How August compares to February (best month)
| Factor | August | February ★ |
|---|---|---|
| Weather | 5 | 9 |
| Value | 8 | 5 |
| Crowds | 7 | 4 |
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Climate data: 30-year normals (1991–2020) from Open Meteo ERA5 reanalysis. Scores compare months within Cartagena, not across destinations. Methodology →