Weather in August in Antioquia
Thinking about venturing to Antioquia this August and curious about the weather conditions to expect? This page holds all the key information you seek, responding to your question:
What is the weather like in Antioquia in August?
Antioquia is a region in Colombia. The weather in Antioquia in August can be quite varied, with temperatures that range from warm to very hot and precipitation levels ranging from moderate to heavy.
Temperatures
During the day the temperature is warm in Santa Fe de Antioquia at 25°C and very hot in Gesen at 36°C. As night falls, temperatures generally drop to 23°C in Gesen and 14°C in Santa Fe de Antioquia.
Precipitation
In August, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Gesen with an average of 97 mm to heavy rainfall in Jardin with 357 mm.Average sunshine
Most areas experience a moderate amount of sunshine, with approximately 186 hours of sunlight expected in Medellín. This makes it neither too gloomy nor overly bright.For specific regional insights in Antioquia for August, refer to the map provided below. For an in-depth overview of the yearly weather conditions, do visit our Antioquia climate page.
Where to go in Antioquia in August
Popular destinations
What is the weather like in August for the 5 most popular destinations in Antioquia?
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.
Santa Fe de Antioquia
In August Santa Fe de Antioquia generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 25°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 14°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.
Rionegro
In August Rionegro generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 26°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 13°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.
Guatapé
In August Guatapé generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 27°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 16°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.
Jardin
In August Jardin generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 26°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 15°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Is August the best time to visit Antioquia?
In our opinion, August may not be the ideal time to visit Antioquia due to the typically unpleasant weather in Medellín.
Generally speaking, January provides pleasant weather in Medellín. The weather in March, April, May, September, October and November, on the other hand, tends to be poor.
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