Weather in August in Colombia
Are you planning a trip a to Colombia in August and wondering what kind of weather to expect? This page has all the details you need.
What is the weather like in Colombia in August?
Colombia offers a broad spectrum of weather patterns. In August, one might encounter temperatures that range from mild to very hot, and precipitation levels ranging from low to heavy.
Temperatures
During the day the temperature is mild in Ipiales at 16°C and very hot in Gesen at 36°C. As night falls, temperatures generally drop to 23°C in Gesen and 6°C in Ipiales.To learn more about the conditions in specific areas of Colombia, check out the map below.
Precipitation
In August, precipitation varies across different areas. From low rainfall in Villavieja with an average of 18 mm to heavy rainfall in Santagueda with 1719 mm. Based on our climate data it is the driest month of the year in Bogotá.Average sunshine
Most cities enjoy a balanced amount of sunshine, with around 117 hours of sunlight anticipated in Bogotá. This ensures the days are neither too dim nor excessively sunny.For more details on the yearly climate, visit our Colombia climate page.
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Popular destinations
What is the weather like in August for the 5 most popular destinations in Colombia?
Bogotá
In August Bogotá generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 21°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 11°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
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Cartagena
In August Cartagena generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 31°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 26°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.
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Santa Marta
In August Santa Marta generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 29°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 26°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.
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San Andrés
In August San Andrés generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 29°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 26°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.
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Medellín
In August Medellín generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 26°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 13°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.
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Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at other destinations in Colombia.
Is August the best time to visit Colombia?
We believe that August is one of the best times to visit Colombia with overall perfect weather in Bogotá. However, the weather conditions may vary depending on your destination.
Generally speaking, June, July and August provide perfect weather in Bogotá. On the other hand, the months of February, March, April, October and November tend to have unpleasant weather conditions.
Interested in more climate information?
We have much more information about the climate in Colombia.
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