Cartagena vs Fortaleza in October

Fortaleza is the better pick in October — 91 vs 66 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Fortaleza is hot, dry, while Cartagena is sweltering, soaked, clean air.

Cartagena vs FortalezaOctober climate, side by side

CartagenaFortaleza
Comfort score66/100 (C)91/100 (S)
Feels-like high38°C33°C
Avg high / low32° / 25°31° / 26°
Rainfall242 mm5 mm
Rainy days292
Humidity87%71%
Air quality (AQI)3753

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

Cartagena vs Fortaleza in October — FAQ

Is October better in Cartagena or Fortaleza?
Fortaleza is the better pick in October — 91 vs 66 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Fortaleza is hot, dry, while Cartagena is sweltering, soaked, clean air.
What is the weather like in Cartagena vs Fortaleza in October?
In October, Cartagena averages 32°C high / 25°C low with about 242 mm of rain; Fortaleza averages 31°C high / 26°C low with about 5 mm.