Temperatures in August
It's hot in August in Cartagena with an average temperature of 34°C. Temperatures this month range from a low of 31°C to a high of 35°C. At night, you can expect temperatures between 22°C and 25°C.
Max and Min Temperatures per Day
This chart shows the daily maximum and minimum temperatures in degrees Celsius for Cartagena in August. The red line indicates the max temperatures, and the blue line shows the minimums.
Start of August
The month of August starts in Cartagena with hot temperatures, averaging around 35°C during the day and nights close to 24°C. You won’t see any precipitation in the first days of the month, it’s all sunny skies. Breezy clothes like shorts or a dress, plus a hat and sunglasses, are ideal.
Mid-August
By mid-August, the average daytime temperature drops to around 34°C, with nights close to 24°C. Not much precipitation expected during this period. It’s mostly dry with sunshine. Breezy clothes like shorts or a dress, plus a hat and sunglasses, are ideal.
End of August
By the end of August, the average daytime temperature in Cartagena will be around 33°C, with nights close to 23°C. Barely any chance of precipitation. The weather will mostly be dry with lots of sunshine. Breezy clothes like shorts or a dress, plus a hat and sunglasses, are ideal.
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Water temperature
The water temperature at Cartagena is 28°C this month. Nice and warm for a swim.
Precipitation in August
In August, there is an average of 10 mm of precipitation, spread over 1 day. The wind speed is around 4 Bft, mostly coming from the Southeast.
The average chance of precipitation is only 5% in August.
Precipitation Chance
This chart shows the daily precipitation chance (in percentages) in August for Cartagena. 0% means it never rained on that day in the past 10 years, and 100% means it rained every day. All values in between represent the average chance of precipitation on that day.
Cartagena in August |
London | ||
|---|---|---|---|
 Average Temperature |
34°C | 22°C | |
 High Temp |
35°C | 24°C | |
| Low Temp |
31°C | 19°C | |
 Total Precipitation |
10 mm | 60 mm | |
| Rainy Days |
1 day | 10 days | |
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UV index
The UV index is a maximum of 9 this month. That's a very high value on the intensity scale of 1 to 11. Unprotected skin can burn within 10-15 minutes.
Is August a good time to visit Cartagena?
August is a fantastic month to be in Cartagena for sunny weather. You’ll get high temperatures and little chance of rain this month.
Temperature records for Cartagena in August
With 42°C, Cartagena hit the highest temperature in the last 10 years in August 2021. The lowest daytime temperature in this month was 25°C in 2017. The extreme night temperatures ranged from a low of 16°C to a high of 28°C.
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Daily Temperature in August in Cartagena
This chart shows the average daily temperatures, both day and night, for each day in August in Cartagena, measured in degrees Celsius. The red line represents the maximum temperatures, while the blue line shows the minimums. The days of the month are displayed at the bottom of the chart. The data, based on historical observations, gives an overview of the average daily temperatures during this month.
Daily Precipitation in August in Cartagena
The chart below shows the average daily precipitation in August for Cartagena, measured in millimetres over the past years. Precipitation is always measured as water, even if it’s snow or hail. The days of the month are shown at the bottom of the chart.
A low average precipitation means that the chance of rain on that day is usually small, while a higher average suggests that rain is more likely. But it’s still an average, so each day can be different. Based on historical weather data for August, you can expect about 1 day of rain in Cartagena.
Daily UV Index in August in Cartagena
This chart shows the average daily UV index in August in Cartagena, with the UV index ranging from 0 to a maximum of 11. The bottom of the chart shows the days of the month. Based on historical data, this chart provides an idea of the daily UV radiation levels you can expect.
Temperature in August in Cartagena Over the Years
This chart shows the average temperature in August in Cartagena, measured in degrees Celsius, over the past years.
Total Precipitation in August in Cartagena Over the Years
This chart shows the average precipitation in August in Cartagena, measured in millimetres over the past years. Precipitation is always measured as water, even if it’s snow or hail.
Daily climate in August for Cartagena
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Average Weather in Cartagena by Month
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