Nariño Weather in August

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

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Pasto Tumaco

Planning a getaway to Nariño, 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 Nariño in August

Nariño, Colombia is a region in Colombia. In August, Nariño experiences a range of weather conditions, with temperatures that range from pleasant to warm and precipitation levels ranging from moderate to heavy.

Temperatures

During the day the temperature is pleasant in Pasto at 20°C (68°F) and warm in Tumaco at 29°C (84°F). As night falls, temperatures generally drop to 23°C (73°F) in Tumaco and 10°C (50°F) in Pasto.

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

Precipitation

In August, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Pasto with an average of 85 mm (3.3 in) to heavy rainfall in Tumaco with 273 mm (11 in). Based on climate data from the last 30 years, Pasto typically sees the least rain in this month, making it the driest month of the year.

Average sunshine

Most places get a reasonable amount of sunshine. Take Pasto as an example - it receives around 112 hours of sunlight, offering a nice mix of sunny and partly cloudy days. Want to compare this with brighter destinations? Try our weather planner to explore your options.

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Best Places to Visit in Nariño in August

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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 Nariño

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

Temperature range in Nariño (August)

Precipitation variation in Nariño (August)

Pasto

In August Pasto generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 20°C (68°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 10°C (50°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« July
August
September »
July
August
September
Max temperature
19°C (66°F)
20°C (68°F)
20°C (68°F)
Min temperature
10°C (50°F)
10°C (50°F)
10°C (50°F)
Monthly sun hours
112 hours
112 hours
101 hours
Monthly rainfall
118 mm (4.6 in)
85 mm (3.3 in)
124 mm (4.9 in)
Monthly rainy days
14 days
13 days
13 days
Weather conditions
tolerable
perfect
pleasant
Climate in Pasto →

Tumaco

In August Tumaco generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 29°C (84°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 23°C (73°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« July
August
September »
July
August
September
Max temperature
29°C (84°F)
29°C (84°F)
29°C (84°F)
Min temperature
23°C (73°F)
23°C (73°F)
23°C (73°F)
Monthly sun hours
132 hours
145 hours
107 hours
Monthly rainfall
326 mm (13 in)
273 mm (11 in)
299 mm (12 in)
Monthly rainy days
21 days
20 days
21 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Tumaco →

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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 Nariño in August.

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Pasto 20°C (68°F) 10°C (50°F) 85 mm (3.3 in)
Tumaco 29°C (84°F) 23°C (73°F) 273 mm (11 in)

Nariño weather in August: frequently asked questions

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

Expect perfect weather across Nariño, Colombia in August. The popular destination of Pasto averages 20°C (68°F) by day and 10°C (50°F) at night during this month.

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

In Pasto, the average daytime high in August is 20°C (68°F), while nighttime temperatures drop to around 10°C (50°F).

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

Rain is generally moderate to light in Nariño, Colombia during August, with Pasto averaging close to 85 mm (3.3 in).

Is August a Good Time to Visit Nariño, Colombia?

We believe that August is one of the best times to visit Nariño, Colombia with overall perfect weather in Pasto.

Generally speaking, August provides perfect weather in Pasto. In contrast, February, March, April, May, October, November and December tend to have unpleasant weather conditions.

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