What is the weather like in Cartagena vs Fortaleza in August?

In August, Cartagena averages 32°C high / 26°C low with about 191 mm of rain; Fortaleza averages 31°C high / 24°C low with about 6 mm.

Cartagena vs Fortaleza in August

Fortaleza is the better pick in August — 92 vs 74 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Fortaleza is hot, dry, clean air, while Cartagena is sweltering, soaked, clean air.

Cartagena vs Fortaleza — August climate, side by side

	Cartagena	Fortaleza
Comfort score	74/100 (B)	92/100 (S)
Feels-like high	39°C	31°C
Avg high / low	32° / 26°	31° / 24°
Rainfall	191 mm	6 mm
Rainy days	28	2
Humidity	86%	69%
Air quality (AQI)	48	46

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

Cartagena vs Fortaleza in August — FAQ

Is August better in Cartagena or Fortaleza?: Fortaleza is the better pick in August — 92 vs 74 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Fortaleza is hot, dry, clean air, while Cartagena is sweltering, soaked, clean air.
What is the weather like in Cartagena vs Fortaleza in August?: In August, Cartagena averages 32°C high / 26°C low with about 191 mm of rain; Fortaleza averages 31°C high / 24°C low with about 6 mm.