Cartagena Weather Forecast
Cartagena weather: 84°F, mainly clear. Hourly forecast, 14-day outlook, UV, air quality and the best time to visit.
14-day forecast for Cartagena
Daily highs and lows, precipitation and UV.
| Day | Conditions | High / Low | Precip | Wind | UV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mon, Aug 24 | 🌧️ Heavy drizzle | 92° / 78° | 99% · 0,1 in | 10 mph | 8 |
| Tue, Aug 25 | ⛈️ Thunderstorm | 92° / 81° | 96% · 0,1 in | 9 mph | 8 |
| Wed, Aug 26 | ⛈️ Thunderstorm | 90° / 79° | 100% · 0,2 in | 11 mph | 7 |
| Thu, Aug 27 | ⛈️ Thunderstorm | 87° / 79° | 93% · 0,1 in | 9 mph | 6 |
| Fri, Aug 28 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 89° / 80° | 96% · 0,0 in | 12 mph | 8 |
| Sat, Aug 29 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 89° / 81° | 94% · 0,0 in | 10 mph | 8 |
| Sun, Aug 30 | ⛈️ Thunderstorm | 89° / 82° | 93% · 0,1 in | 8 mph | 7 |
| Mon, Aug 31 | 🌦️ Drizzle | 85° / 78° | 99% · 0,3 in | 7 mph | 7 |
| Tue, Sep 1 | 🌦️ Drizzle | 85° / 77° | 88% · 0,3 in | 6 mph | 7 |
| Wed, Sep 2 | 🌦️ Drizzle | 86° / 78° | 84% · 0,3 in | 7 mph | 7 |
| Thu, Sep 3 | ⛈️ Thunderstorm | 81° / 81° | 87% · 0,2 in | 7 mph | 7 |
| Fri, Sep 4 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 89° / 80° | 74% · 0,1 in | 8 mph | 7 |
| Sat, Sep 5 | ☁️ Overcast | 88° / 81° | 70% | 10 mph | 7 |
| Sun, Sep 6 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 88° / 82° | 83% · 0,0 in | 7 mph | 7 |
The two-week trend
Cooling. The second half of the window averages 35°F cooler than the days immediately ahead.
The window averages 88°F against a August normal of 87°F - right on average.
Rainfall over the next 7 days is close to normal for August (0,7 in against a typical 1,1 in).
What this means for Cartagena
Today is slightly warmer than average for August. The forecast high of 92°F is 5°F above the 87°F typical for this month.
A 99% chance means rain is expected over most of the area. Plan indoor alternatives.
Wet roads are likely; braking distances roughly double in heavy rain.
Within 15 degrees of the equator, day length barely changes all year; seasons are defined by rain, not temperature.
Northern Hemisphere, so peak summer falls in June to August.
The gap between the warmest and coldest month averages 35°F - an unusually even climate through the year.
What to pack, what to skip
- Lightweight, light-coloured clothing and a refillable water bottle
- Sunglasses, a brimmed hat and SPF 30+
- A packable rain shell - 7 of the next 7 days carry a real chance of rain
- Avoid long hikes after mid-morning; start at dawn or leave it for a cooler day.
- If your dates are flexible, avoid June, October and November - historically the least comfortable months here.
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Frequently asked questions
Where is Cartagena?
Cartagena is a city in Colombia. Its coordinates are 10.391, -75.4794. It lies in South America.
What is the weather like in Cartagena right now?
It is currently 84°F (29°C) with mainly clear. Humidity is 84% and wind is 7 mph.
When is the best time to visit Cartagena?
January, February, March, April and December offer the most comfortable conditions in Cartagena, which has a temperate climate. June, October and November are usually the hardest months for outdoor plans.
What time zone is Cartagena in?
Cartagena observes America/Bogota (UTC-05:00). The local time is 10:24 PM.
How many people live in Cartagena?
Cartagena has a population of approximately 1 million.
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Data sources and methodology
| Place data | USPOTUS Atlas dataset (cities-world) - coordinates, hierarchy and facts. |
|---|---|
| Forecast and observations | Open-Meteo (ECMWF and national models). |
| Air quality and pollen | Copernicus CAMS via Open-Meteo. US AQI scale. |
| Climate averages | ERA5 reanalysis via the Open-Meteo archive, aggregated over 3 years. |
| Method | Scores, comparisons and advice on this page are computed from the inputs above. Distances are straight-line. Nothing is estimated where data is missing - the block is simply not shown. |
Last updated August 24, 2026 at 10:24 PM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
