Colombia weather in August
What is the weather like in Colombia in August?
The weather conditions in Colombia in August vary from poor to perfect depending on the destination.
During August in Colombia, the average maximum temperature varies from moderate in Ipiales with 16°C (60°F) to very high in Gesen with 36°C (97°F). Minimum nighttime temperatures generally drop to 23°C (74°F) in Gesen and 6°C (44°F) in Ipiales.
Precipitation in August varies from low in Villavieja with an average of 18mm (0.71 inches) of rainfall to heavy in Chinchiná with 1985mm (78 inches).
It is the driest month of the year in Bogotá.
It is also generally a
moderately sunny
time of year with an average of 117 hours of sunshine in Bogotá during the entire month.
To learn more about the weather conditions in specific areas of Colombia, check out the map below.
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What is the weather like in August for the 5 most popular destinations in Colombia?
Average weather in Bogotá
In August Bogotá generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 21°C (70°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 11°C (52°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
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Average weather in Cartagena
In August Cartagena generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 31°C (88°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 26°C (79°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.
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Average weather in Santa Marta
In August Santa Marta generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 29°C (85°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 26°C (78°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.
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Average weather in San Andrés
In August San Andrés generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 29°C (85°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 26°C (79°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.
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Average weather in Medellín
In August Medellín generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 26°C (79°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 13°C (56°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.
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Is August the best time to go to Colombia?
In our opinion August is one of the best times to visit Colombia with commonly perfect weather in Bogotá. However, the weather conditions may vary depending on your destination.
On average the best time to visit Colombia is in June, July and August with generally perfect weather in Bogotá.
The worst months are February, March, April, October and November that can have unpleasant weather conditions.
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