Medellín weather in August (Antioquia, Colombia)

Looking to travel to Medellín in August? Here's what the weather might have in store during this month.

In August, Medellín generally has high temperatures and heavy rainfall. Anticipate daytime temperatures around 26°C, while night temperatures can drop to 13°C.

Medellín in August falls under the rainy season with heavy rainfall, averaging around 203 mm for the month. When we look at the climate data from the last 30 years, we can expect around 17 days of rain.

The city usually sees around 186 hours of sunlight, indicating a moderately sunny period.

If you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures, January typically offers the best circumstances. While March, April, May, September, October and November tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Medellín climate page with graphs.

 

Medellín, monthly averages in August

Min Temperature 13°C  

Max Temperature 26°C  

Chance of Rain 57%  

Precipitation 203 mm  

Rainy days 17 days  

Humidity 64%  

Sunshine 186 hours  

Percentage Sunshine  

Where to go in Colombia in August

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Weather conditions Weather

Temperatures

Precipitation

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Legend perfect weather pleasant tolerable unpleasant poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C and 29°C and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm a month).

So, what should you wear in Medellín in August?

It's going to be warm! Consider airy clothing, t-shirts, and other summer clothes. Shorts for men made of cotton or linen are good options for staying cool. However, there's a good chance of rain, so bring a raincoat just in case.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do in August.

Swimming

7/10

Cycling

7/10

Walking

7/10

Camping

6/10

Outdoor sports

7/10

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