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Santa Marta weather in August (Magdalena, Colombia)

Interested in knowing the climate of Santa Marta in August? Wondering about the weather this month? Our guide has all the details you need.

Temperatures

Typically, August in Santa Marta includes high temperatures and heavy rainfall. During the daylight hours, temperatures often reach 29°C. After dark they usually decrease to around 26°C. While these temperatures are averages, expect some days to be hotter. Choose light, airy clothing to handle the warmth effectively.

Precipitation

Santa Marta in August falls under the rainy season with heavy rainfall, averaging around 174 mm for the month. Looking at the last 30 years, the data shows about 9 days with rain.

Average sunshine

With around 220 hours of sunshine, the days are mostly sunny. It gives a pleasant and vibrant feel to the area.

Should you favor a climate that's both dry and comfortably warm January, February, March and December typically offer the most agreeable circumstances. On the other hand, October tends to be characterized by conditions that may not be as optimal.

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

 

Santa Marta, monthly averages in August

Min TemperatureMin Temperature 26°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 29°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 30%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 174 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 9 days  
HumidityHumidity 78%  
SunshineSunshine 220 hours  
Percentage SunshinePercentage 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.

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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
8/10
Cycling
7/10
Walking
7/10
Camping
7/10
Outdoor sports
7/10

Interested in more climate information?

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