Cauca Weather in August

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

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Popayán

Considering a trip to Cauca, Colombia this August and wondering about the expected weather conditions? Find all the crucial information you need right here, addressing your question:

What to Expect in Cauca in August

Cauca, Colombia is a region in Colombia. August in Cauca generally has warm temperatures, with heavy precipitation.

Temperatures

You can expect warm maximum daytime temperatures of around 22°C (72°F) and nighttime temperatures around 12°C (54°F) in Popayán.

For a closer look at conditions across Cauca, Colombia, refer to the map below.

Precipitation

August is a very rainy month with an average rainfall of around 330 mm (13 in) in Popayán.

Average sunshine

Most areas see decent amounts of sunshine this month. Popayán gets around 166 hours of sunlight, providing a pleasant balance of sun and clouds. If you'd prefer more guaranteed sunshine, our weather planner can show you sunnier spots around the world.

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Best Places to Visit in Cauca in August

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

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 Cauca

What is the weather like in August for the most popular destinonation in Cauca, Colombia?

Popayán

In August Popayán generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 22°C (72°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 12°C (54°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

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July
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Max temperature
22°C (72°F)
22°C (72°F)
22°C (72°F)
Min temperature
12°C (54°F)
12°C (54°F)
13°C (55°F)
Monthly sun hours
172 hours
166 hours
131 hours
Monthly rainfall
365 mm (14 in)
330 mm (13 in)
361 mm (14 in)
Monthly rainy days
9 days
9 days
13 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Popayán →

Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at all destinations in Cauca, in Colombia.

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.

Cauca weather in August: frequently asked questions

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

August in Cauca, Colombia brings poor weather. In Popayán, daytime temperatures are typically around 22°C (72°F) and nighttime lows hover near 12°C (54°F).

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

In Popayán, the average daytime high in August is 22°C (72°F), while nighttime temperatures drop to around 12°C (54°F).

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

Rainfall in Cauca, Colombia peaks during August. Popayán averages roughly 330 mm (13 in), so frequent and sometimes heavy showers are the norm.

Is August a Good Time to Visit Cauca, Colombia?

In our view, August might not be the best time to travel to Cauca, Colombia with often poor weather in Popayán.

Generally speaking, provide poor weather in Popayán.

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