Weather in August in Magdalena
Are you planning a trip a to Magdalena in August and wondering what kind of weather to expect? This page has all the details you need.
What is the weather like in Magdalena in August?
Magdalena is a region in Colombia. August in Magdalena generally has warm temperatures, with precipitation levels ranging from high to heavy.
Temperatures
You can expect warm maximum daytime temperatures of around 29°C and nighttime temperatures around 26°C in Santa Marta. The temperatures mentioned for both day and night are typical averages. However some days might get even hotter. It's best to stay prepared by wearing cloths suitable for the warmth.
Precipitation
In August, precipitation varies across different areas. From high rainfall in Taganga with an average of 126 mm to heavy rainfall in Minca with 294 mm.Average sunshine
The days are mostly sunny, with an average total of around 220 hours of sunshine in Santa Marta. The sunlight during this month doesn't just make the days brighter, it also seems to make everyone a bit more cheerful.To learn more about the conditions in specific areas of Magdalena in August, check out the map below. For more details on the yearly weather, visit our Magdalena climate page.
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What is the weather like in August for the 5 most popular destinations in Magdalena?
Santa Marta
In August Santa Marta generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 29°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 26°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.
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Taganga
In August Taganga generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 29°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 26°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.
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Pozo Colorado
In August Pozo Colorado generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 29°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 26°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.
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Minca
In August Minca generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 28°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 24°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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El Zaino
In August El Zaino generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 28°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 24°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.
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Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at other destinations in Magdalena, in Colombia.
Is August the best time to visit Magdalena?
In our opinion, August is a good time to visit Magdalena with overall pleasant weather in Santa Marta. It's worth noting that weather conditions might differ depending on the location you visit.
Generally speaking, the best visiting conditions can be found in January, February, March and December offering mostly perfect weather in Santa Marta. On the other hand, the month of October tends to have poor weather conditions.
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