Guajira weather in August
Are you planning a trip to Guajira in August and wondering what kind of weather to expect? This page has all the details you need.
What is the weather like in Guajira in August?
Guajira 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.
The average highest temperatures fluctuate between warm in Palomino at 29°C to very warm in Ríohacha at 33°C. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 26°C in Ríohacha and 24°C in Palomino.
In August, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Ríohacha with an average of 96 mm to heavy rainfall in Palomino with 254 mm. Meanwhile, Palomino enjoys close to 190 hours of sunlight. This means it's a great month if you prefer bright and sunny days.
To learn more about the conditions in specific areas of Guajira in August, check out the map below. For more details on the yearly weather, visit our Guajira climate page.
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What is the weather like in August for the 3 most popular destinations in Guajira?
Average weather in Palomino
In August Palomino generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 29°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 24°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.
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Average weather in Ríohacha
In August Ríohacha generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 33°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 26°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.
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Average weather in San Juan del Cesar
In August San Juan del Cesar generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 31°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 21°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 Guajira?
In our opinion, August may not be the ideal time to visit Guajira due to the typically unpleasant weather in Palomino.
On average, the best time to visit Guajira 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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