Guajira Weather in August

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

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Palomino Cabo de la Vela Ríohacha San Juan del Cesar

Planning a getaway to Guajira, 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 Guajira in August

Guajira, Colombia is a region in Colombia. August in Guajira generally has temperatures that range from warm to very warm, with precipitation levels ranging from moderate to heavy.

Temperatures

The average highest temperatures fluctuate between warm in Palomino at 29°C (84°F) to very warm in Ríohacha at 33°C (91°F). Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 26°C (79°F) in Ríohacha and 24°C (75°F) in Palomino.

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

Precipitation

In August, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Cabo de la Vela with an average of 30 mm (1.2 in) to heavy rainfall in Palomino with 254 mm (10 in).

Average sunshine

Many locations offer abundant sunshine during this month. For instance, Palomino enjoys approximately 190 hours of sunlight, ideal for those seeking sunny weather.

Explore Guajira by month

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

January28°C (82°F) February28°C (82°F) March28°C (82°F) April28°C (82°F) May28°C (82°F) June29°C (84°F) This monthJuly29°C (84°F) August29°C (84°F) September29°C (84°F) October28°C (82°F) November28°C (82°F) December28°C (82°F)
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Best Places to Visit in Guajira in August

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

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 Guajira

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

Temperature range in Guajira (August)

Precipitation variation in Guajira (August)

Palomino

In August Palomino 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 unpleasant 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 sun hours
190 hours
190 hours
175 hours
Monthly rainfall
174 mm (6.9 in)
254 mm (10 in)
327 mm (13 in)
Monthly rainy days
6 days
8 days
10 days
Weather conditions
pleasant
unpleasant
poor
Climate in Palomino →

Cabo de la Vela

In August Cabo de la Vela generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 31°C (88°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 27°C (81°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« July
August
September »
July
August
September
Max temperature
30°C (86°F)
31°C (88°F)
31°C (88°F)
Min temperature
26°C (79°F)
27°C (81°F)
27°C (81°F)
Monthly rainfall
8.3 mm (0.3 in)
30 mm (1.2 in)
90 mm (3.5 in)
Monthly rainy days
5 days
6 days
8 days
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
pleasant
Climate in Cabo de la Vela →

Ríohacha

In August Ríohacha generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 33°C (91°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 26°C (79°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.

« July
August
September »
July
August
September
Max temperature
34°C (93°F)
33°C (91°F)
32°C (90°F)
Min temperature
26°C (79°F)
26°C (79°F)
26°C (79°F)
Monthly rainfall
52 mm (2 in)
96 mm (3.8 in)
168 mm (6.6 in)
Monthly rainy days
5 days
7 days
9 days
Weather conditions
tolerable
pleasant
tolerable
Climate in Ríohacha →

San Juan del Cesar

In August San Juan del Cesar generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 31°C (88°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 21°C (70°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« July
August
September »
July
August
September
Max temperature
31°C (88°F)
31°C (88°F)
30°C (86°F)
Min temperature
21°C (70°F)
21°C (70°F)
21°C (70°F)
Monthly sun hours
208 hours
212 hours
180 hours
Monthly rainfall
188 mm (7.4 in)
231 mm (9.1 in)
259 mm (10 in)
Monthly rainy days
5 days
7 days
9 days
Weather conditions
unpleasant
poor
poor
Climate in San Juan del Cesar →

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

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Palomino 29°C (84°F) 24°C (75°F) 254 mm (10 in)
Cabo de la Vela 31°C (88°F) 27°C (81°F) 30 mm (1.2 in)
Ríohacha 33°C (91°F) 26°C (79°F) 96 mm (3.8 in)
San Juan del Cesar 31°C (88°F) 21°C (70°F) 231 mm (9.1 in)

Guajira weather in August: frequently asked questions

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

Expect unpleasant weather across Guajira, Colombia in August. The popular destination of Palomino averages 29°C (84°F) by day and 24°C (75°F) at night during this month.

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

Average temperatures in Guajira, Colombia during August range from a nighttime low near 24°C (75°F) to a daytime high around 29°C (84°F) in Palomino.

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

Expect plenty of rainfall. Palomino records an average of 254 mm (10 in) in August, putting it among the wetter months for Guajira, Colombia.

Is August a Good Time to Visit Guajira, Colombia?

In our opinion, August may not be the ideal time to visit Guajira, Colombia due to the typically unpleasant weather in Palomino.

On average, the best time to visit Guajira, Colombia is in January and February with generally perfect weather in Palomino. On the other hand, the months of May, September, October and November tend to have poor weather conditions.

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