Choco Weather in August

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

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Capurganá Bahía Solano Nuquí Quibdó

Thinking about venturing to Choco, Colombia this August and curious about the weather conditions to expect? This page holds all the key information you seek, responding to your question:

What to Expect in Choco in August

Choco, Colombia is a region in Colombia. In August, Choco experiences a range of weather conditions, with temperatures that range from warm to very warm and heavy precipitation.

Temperatures

During the day the temperature is warm in Arusí at 28°C (82°F) and very warm in Quibdó at 31°C (88°F). As night falls, temperatures generally drop to 23°C (73°F) in Quibdó and 25°C (77°F) in Arusí. While the given temperatures for day and night are typical, there may be days that feel warmer. Make sure you're dressed in a way that keeps you cool and comfortable.

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

Precipitation

In August, precipitation varies across different areas. From heavy rainfall in Zapzurro with an average of 247 mm (9.7 in) to heavy rainfall in Quibdó with 1060 mm (42 in).

Explore Choco by month

Pick a month to see the average temperature, rainfall and sunshine in Choco - and find the best time to visit. (based on Capurganá)

January29°C (84°F) February29°C (84°F) March29°C (84°F) April30°C (86°F) May30°C (86°F) June30°C (86°F) July30°C (86°F) August30°C (86°F) This monthSeptember30°C (86°F) October30°C (86°F) November30°C (86°F) December30°C (86°F)
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Best Places to Visit in Choco in August

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

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 Choco

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

Temperature range in Choco (August)

Precipitation variation in Choco (August)

Capurganá

In August Capurganá generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 30°C (86°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 25°C (77°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are less favorable that month.

« July
August
September »
July
August
September
Max temperature
30°C (86°F)
30°C (86°F)
30°C (86°F)
Min temperature
25°C (77°F)
25°C (77°F)
25°C (77°F)
Monthly rainfall
259 mm (10 in)
260 mm (10 in)
267 mm (11 in)
Monthly rainy days
18 days
19 days
18 days
Weather conditions
less favorable
less favorable
less favorable
Climate in Capurganá →

Bahía Solano

In August Bahía Solano generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 29°C (84°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 24°C (75°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are less favorable that month.

« July
August
September »
July
August
September
Max temperature
29°C (84°F)
29°C (84°F)
29°C (84°F)
Min temperature
24°C (75°F)
24°C (75°F)
24°C (75°F)
Monthly rainfall
755 mm (30 in)
797 mm (31 in)
742 mm (29 in)
Monthly rainy days
24 days
24 days
24 days
Weather conditions
less favorable
less favorable
less favorable
Climate in Bahía Solano →

Nuquí

In August Nuquí generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 29°C (84°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 24°C (75°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are less favorable that month.

« July
August
September »
July
August
September
Max temperature
29°C (84°F)
29°C (84°F)
28°C (82°F)
Min temperature
24°C (75°F)
24°C (75°F)
24°C (75°F)
Monthly sun hours
139 hours
132 hours
108 hours
Monthly rainfall
685 mm (27 in)
707 mm (28 in)
715 mm (28 in)
Monthly rainy days
23 days
24 days
23 days
Weather conditions
less favorable
less favorable
less favorable
Climate in Nuquí →

Quibdó

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

« July
August
September »
July
August
September
Max temperature
31°C (88°F)
31°C (88°F)
30°C (86°F)
Min temperature
23°C (73°F)
23°C (73°F)
23°C (73°F)
Monthly sun hours
139 hours
132 hours
108 hours
Monthly rainfall
1008 mm (40 in)
1060 mm (42 in)
1014 mm (40 in)
Monthly rainy days
25 days
26 days
25 days
Weather conditions
very good
very good
very good
Climate in Quibdó →

Arusí

In August Arusí generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 28°C (82°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 25°C (77°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are less favorable that month.

« July
August
September »
July
August
September
Max temperature
28°C (82°F)
28°C (82°F)
28°C (82°F)
Min temperature
25°C (77°F)
25°C (77°F)
25°C (77°F)
Monthly rainfall
737 mm (29 in)
749 mm (29 in)
744 mm (29 in)
Monthly rainy days
23 days
24 days
23 days
Weather conditions
less favorable
less favorable
less favorable
Climate in Arusí →

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

Popular cities in August

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

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Capurganá 30°C (86°F) 25°C (77°F) 260 mm (10 in)
Bahía Solano 29°C (84°F) 24°C (75°F) 797 mm (31 in)
Nuquí 29°C (84°F) 24°C (75°F) 707 mm (28 in)
Quibdó 31°C (88°F) 23°C (73°F) 1060 mm (42 in)
Arusí 28°C (82°F) 25°C (77°F) 749 mm (29 in)
Zapzurro 30°C (86°F) 25°C (77°F) 247 mm (9.7 in)

Choco weather in August: frequently asked questions

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

August in Choco, Colombia brings less favorable weather. In Capurganá, daytime temperatures are typically around 30°C (86°F) and nighttime lows hover near 25°C (77°F).

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

In Capurganá, the average daytime high in August is 30°C (86°F), while nighttime temperatures drop to around 25°C (77°F).

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

Expect plenty of rainfall. Capurganá records an average of 260 mm (10 in) in August, putting it among the wetter months for Choco, Colombia.

Is August a Good Time to Visit Choco, Colombia?

Given the typically less favorable weather conditions in Capurganá, August may not be the ideal time to visit Choco, Colombia.

On average, the best time to visit Choco, Colombia is in January and February with generally excellent weather in Capurganá. On the other hand, the weather in April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November tend to be less favorable.

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