Medellín weather in August (Antioquia, Colombia)

What kind of temperatures can you expect in Medellín during August? Check out this detailed guide to the month’s weather conditions.

Temperatures

The month of August in Medellín typically brings high temperatures and heavy rainfall. During the day, temperatures usually reach up to 26°C. At night, they tend to fall to approximately 13°C.

Precipitation

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, you can expect around 17 days of rain.

Average sunshine

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

Find out more about the weather in Colombia and which places have the best travel conditions in this month.

Weather conditions Weather

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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 this month?

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.

Swimming

7/10

Cycling

7/10

Walking

7/10

Camping

6/10

Outdoor sports

7/10

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