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Amazonas Weather in August

Average temperatures, rainfall, sunshine and the best places to visit in Amazonas, Colombia in August.

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Bogotá Leticia Puerto Nariño Buenavista

Planning a getaway to Amazonas, Colombia this August and curious about the weather you should prepare for? Discover all the vital details you need on this page, solving your puzzle:

What to Expect in Amazonas in August

Amazonas, Colombia is a region in Colombia. The weather in Amazonas in August can be quite varied, with temperatures that range from pleasant to very warm and precipitation levels ranging from moderate to heavy.

Temperatures

The average highest temperatures fluctuate between pleasant in Bogotá at 21°C (70°F) to very warm in Leticia at 31°C (88°F). Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 23°C (73°F) in Leticia and 11°C (52°F) in Bogotá.

For specific regional insights in Amazonas, Colombia, refer to the map provided below.

Precipitation

In August, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Bogotá with an average of 48 mm (1.9 in) to heavy rainfall in La Cumbre with 360 mm (14 in). Based on our climate data it is the driest month of the year in Bogotá.

Average sunshine

Sunshine amounts are decent in most places. Bogotá gets approximately 117 hours of sunlight in August, offering a reasonable amount of both bright and cloudy periods. Curious about sunnier destinations? Our weather planner makes it easy to find places worldwide with pleasant weather.

Explore Amazonas by month

Pick a month to see the average temperature, rainfall and sunshine in Amazonas — and find the best time to visit. (based on Bogotá)

January21°C (70°F) February21°C (70°F) March21°C (70°F) April20°C (68°F) May20°C (68°F) June20°C (68°F) This monthJuly21°C (70°F) August21°C (70°F) September21°C (70°F) October21°C (70°F) November20°C (68°F) December21°C (70°F)
Best Time to Visit Amazonas →

Best Places to Visit in Amazonas in August

Click on a destination dot for more details. Toggle the map to compare temperatures or precipitation across Amazonas.

Conditions Temperatures Precipitation
perfect weather
pleasant
tolerable
unpleasant
poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).

Popular Destinations in Amazonas

What is the weather like in August for some of the most popular destinations in Amazonas, Colombia?

Temperature range in Amazonas (August)

Precipitation variation in Amazonas (August)

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.

« July
August
September »
July
August
September
Max temperature
21°C (70°F)
21°C (70°F)
21°C (70°F)
Min temperature
11°C (52°F)
11°C (52°F)
11°C (52°F)
Monthly sun hours
114 hours
117 hours
111 hours
Monthly rainfall
51 mm (2 in)
48 mm (1.9 in)
107 mm (4.2 in)
Monthly rainy days
17 days
17 days
17 days
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
pleasant
Climate in Bogotá →

Leticia

In August Leticia generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 31°C (88°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 23°C (73°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.

« July
August
September »
July
August
September
Max temperature
31°C (88°F)
31°C (88°F)
32°C (90°F)
Min temperature
22°C (72°F)
23°C (73°F)
23°C (73°F)
Monthly sun hours
193 hours
201 hours
179 hours
Monthly rainfall
155 mm (6.1 in)
148 mm (5.8 in)
186 mm (7.3 in)
Monthly rainy days
17 days
16 days
18 days
Weather conditions
tolerable
tolerable
unpleasant
Climate in Leticia →

Puerto Nariño

In August Puerto Nariño generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 31°C (88°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 23°C (73°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.

« July
August
September »
July
August
September
Max temperature
30°C (86°F)
31°C (88°F)
32°C (90°F)
Min temperature
22°C (72°F)
23°C (73°F)
23°C (73°F)
Monthly sun hours
193 hours
201 hours
179 hours
Monthly rainfall
166 mm (6.5 in)
151 mm (5.9 in)
188 mm (7.4 in)
Monthly rainy days
19 days
17 days
18 days
Weather conditions
tolerable
tolerable
unpleasant
Climate in Puerto Nariño →

Buenavista

In August Buenavista generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 23°C (73°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 13°C (55°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.

« July
August
September »
July
August
September
Max temperature
23°C (73°F)
23°C (73°F)
23°C (73°F)
Min temperature
13°C (55°F)
13°C (55°F)
12°C (54°F)
Monthly sun hours
194 hours
196 hours
182 hours
Monthly rainfall
209 mm (8.2 in)
193 mm (7.6 in)
345 mm (14 in)
Monthly rainy days
12 days
12 days
15 days
Weather conditions
unpleasant
tolerable
poor
Climate in Buenavista →

La Cumbre

In August La Cumbre generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 26°C (79°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 17°C (63°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« July
August
September »
July
August
September
Max temperature
26°C (79°F)
26°C (79°F)
26°C (79°F)
Min temperature
17°C (63°F)
17°C (63°F)
17°C (63°F)
Monthly sun hours
184 hours
191 hours
158 hours
Monthly rainfall
356 mm (14 in)
360 mm (14 in)
456 mm (18 in)
Monthly rainy days
13 days
14 days
15 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in La Cumbre →

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In our records: Colombia August extremes

Notable August records observed across cities in Colombia in our climate database (1976 – 2026). Historic readings can vary in quality, so treat these as illustrative.

  • In our records, the coldest August daytime high in Colombia was 10°C (50°F) in Tunja on August 15, 2019.

Popular cities in August

Day & night temperatures, rainfall and average weather in Amazonas in August.

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Bogotá 21°C (70°F) 11°C (52°F) 48 mm (1.9 in)
Leticia 31°C (88°F) 23°C (73°F) 148 mm (5.8 in)
Puerto Nariño 31°C (88°F) 23°C (73°F) 151 mm (5.9 in)
Buenavista 23°C (73°F) 13°C (55°F) 193 mm (7.6 in)
La Cumbre 26°C (79°F) 17°C (63°F) 360 mm (14 in)

Amazonas weather in August: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in Amazonas, Colombia in August?

Amazonas, Colombia typically experiences perfect weather in August, part of the season. Daytime highs in Bogotá average around 21°C (70°F), and temperatures drop to about 11°C (52°F) at night.

What is the average temperature in Amazonas, Colombia in August?

Bogotá averages a daytime maximum of 21°C (70°F) in August, with overnight lows close to 11°C (52°F).

Does Amazonas, Colombia get a lot of rain in August?

August is on the drier side in Amazonas, Colombia. Bogotá averages only about 48 mm (1.9 in), with most days staying dry.

Is August a Good Time to Visit Amazonas, Colombia?

We believe that August is one of the best times to visit Amazonas, Colombia with overall perfect weather in Bogotá.

On average, the best time to visit Amazonas, Colombia is in June, July and August with generally perfect weather in Bogotá. In contrast, February, March, April, October and November tend to have unpleasant weather conditions.

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