The weather in August in Cartagena

It's hot in August in Cartagena with an average temperature of 34°C. Temperatures this month range from a low of 31°C to a high of 35°C. At night, you can expect temperatures between 22°C and 25°C.

August is an awesome month to be in Cartagena for sunny weather. You’ll have high temperatures and not much chance of rain this month.

Average temperatures and precipitation

This chart shows the average daily maximum and minimum temperatures (in degrees Celsius) and precipitation (in millimeters) in August for Cartagena, Spain. A low precipitation value usually indicates little to no rainfall on that day in recent years, while a higher value suggests more frequent rainfall.

Temperature records

With 42°C in 2021, Cartagena reached the highest temperature in August over the past 10 years. The lowest daytime temperature in this month was 25°C in 2017. The extreme nighttime temperatures ranged from a lowest recorded value of 16°C to a highest value of 28°C.

Water temperature

The water temperature at Cartagena is 28°C this month. Nice and warm for a swim.

Rainfall amount

In August, there is an average of 10 mm of precipitation, spread over 2 days. The wind speed is around 4 Bft, mostly coming from the Southeast.

Daily weather in August for Cartagena

Click on any day in August to get detailed info about the usual weather on that day in Cartagena. Check out the historical temperatures and precipitation over the past 10 years on this day.

August weather comparison

  Cartagena New York
Average temperature 34°C 30°C
Max. temperature 35°C 31°C
Min. temperature 22°C -5°C
Total precipitation 10 mm 79 mm
Rainy days 2 days 13 days

Start of August

The month of August starts in Cartagena with hot temps, averaging around 35°C during the day and nights around 24°C.

Mid August

By mid-August, daytime temps drop to around 34°C, with nights around 24°C. Not much precipitation expected during this period. It’s mostly dry and sunny.

End of August

By the end of August, the average daytime temperature in Cartagena is around 33°C, while nighttime temps are about 23°C. There’s hardly any chance of precipitation. The weather will be mostly dry with plenty of sun.

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UV index

The UV index is a maximum of 9 this month. That's a very high value on the intensity scale of 1 to 11. Unprotected skin can burn within 10-15 minutes.

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Temperature charts

These charts show the average temperatures in August in Cartagena, Spain. The temperatures are shown in degrees Celsius and are calculated based on data from the past 10 years.

Daily Temperature in August in Cartagena

Temperature in August in Cartagena over the years

Precipitation charts

These charts show the average amount of precipitation in August in Cartagena, Spain. Precipitation is always measured as water, even when it falls as snow or hail The amount of precipitation is displayed in millimeters, while snowfall is shown in centimeters.

Daily Precipitation in August in Cartagena

Total precipitation in August in Cartagena over the years

Daily UV index in August in Cartagena

This chart shows the average daily UV index in August in Cartagena, with the UV index ranging from 0 to a maximum of 11. The bottom of the chart shows the days of the month. Based on historical data, this chart provides an idea of the daily UV radiation levels you can expect.

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Average weather in Cartagena by month

Click on a month below to see detailed weather info for Cartagena. Based on historical weather data, you can see the average temperature, precipitation, wind, and UV index for each day of the month.