Barranquilla weather in August (Atlántico, Colombia)

Is Barranquilla a good destination in August, weather-wise? Curious if the timing is right for your trip? Our page offers an in-depth look at the monthly weather conditions.

Temperatures

In August, Barranquilla tends to experience very high temperatures and heavy rainfall. Daytime temperatures are expected to be around 31°C, cooling off to about 26°C at night. Although these are average temperatures, some days can be hotter. Wear cool, breathable clothing and protect yourself from the sun.

Precipitation

Barranquilla in August usually receives heavy rainfall, averaging around 167 mm for the month. Delving into the climate records from the past 30 years, one can predict that nearly 10 days of the month will see rainfall.

Average sunshine

There are approximately 206 hours of sunshine this month, meaning plenty of sunny days and a vibrant atmosphere.

In case you lean more towards enjoying temperate temperatures and rain-free days January, February and March typically offer the most optimal weather. In contrast, September and October tend to have less optimal conditions.

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

 

Barranquilla, monthly averages in August

Min Temperature 26°C  

Max Temperature 31°C  

Water Temperature 28°C *  

Chance of Rain 34%  

Precipitation 167 mm  

Rainy days 10 days  

Humidity 81% *  

Windspeed 11 km/h *  

Sunshine 206 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

Data from: Barranquila, Colombia (9 KM, 5 Miles).

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. With a water temperature of around 28°C this is a great month to swim so bring your swimwear.

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?

This site provides you with all the information you need about the climate in Barranquilla.

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