Cartagena in August
Quiet and inexpensive
The short answer
August is a reasonable month in Cartagena — with trade-offs.
Quiet and inexpensive, but not the best month for consistently dry weather.
6/10 overall25–31°CLow crowds$ (Low)
Weather5/10
Crowds8/10
Prices8/10
Events3/10
August in detail
What August actually feels like
- Weather
- 25–31°C
- Rainy season; afternoon showers
- Crowds
- Low
- One of the calmest months for visitor numbers
- Prices
- $ (Low)
- Low-season pricing continues
+Crowds and prices stay at their lowest.
–Not the best month for consistently dry weather.
My tip for August
Book a hotel with a good courtyard or pool — rainy afternoons are part of the deal.
- Value
- Fewer crowds
How August compares
Against the other eleven months
6th of 12 overall in Cartagena, 7th for weather, 3rd for space, 3rd for value. The emptiest month is September; the best value is September.
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