Barranquilla vs Cartagena in August

Cartagena is the better pick in August — 74 vs 53 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Cartagena is sweltering, soaked, clean air, while Barranquilla is sweltering, soaked, muggy air.

Barranquilla vs Cartagena — August climate, side by side

🇨🇴 Barranquilla🇨🇴 Cartagena
Comfort score53/100 (D)74/100 (B)
Feels-like high41°C39°C
Avg high / low33° / 25°32° / 26°
Rainfall236 mm191 mm
Rainy days2328
Humidity84%86%
Air quality (AQI)5148

Monthly climate normals (ERA5 reanalysis). Comfort scores are SeasonMap estimates.

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Barranquilla vs Cartagena in August — FAQ

Is August better in Barranquilla or Cartagena?
Cartagena is the better pick in August — 74 vs 53 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Cartagena is sweltering, soaked, clean air, while Barranquilla is sweltering, soaked, muggy air.
What is the weather like in Barranquilla vs Cartagena in August?
In August, Barranquilla averages 33°C high / 25°C low with about 236 mm of rain; Cartagena averages 32°C high / 26°C low with about 191 mm.