What is the weather like in Cartagena vs Rio de Janeiro in August?

In August, Cartagena averages 32°C high / 26°C low with about 191 mm of rain; Rio de Janeiro averages 27°C high / 18°C low with about 60 mm.

Cartagena vs Rio de Janeiro in August

Rio de Janeiro is the better pick in August — 83 vs 74 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Rio de Janeiro is warm, a little rain, muggy air, while Cartagena is sweltering, soaked, clean air.

Cartagena vs Rio de Janeiro — August climate, side by side

	Cartagena	Rio de Janeiro
Comfort score	74/100 (B)	83/100 (A)
Feels-like high	39°C	28°C
Avg high / low	32° / 26°	27° / 18°
Rainfall	191 mm	60 mm
Rainy days	28	9
Humidity	86%	76%
Air quality (AQI)	48	68

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

Cartagena vs Rio de Janeiro in August — FAQ

Is August better in Cartagena or Rio de Janeiro?: Rio de Janeiro is the better pick in August — 83 vs 74 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Rio de Janeiro is warm, a little rain, muggy air, while Cartagena is sweltering, soaked, clean air.
What is the weather like in Cartagena vs Rio de Janeiro in August?: In August, Cartagena averages 32°C high / 26°C low with about 191 mm of rain; Rio de Janeiro averages 27°C high / 18°C low with about 60 mm.