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Santander Weather in August

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

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Planning a getaway to Santander, 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 Santander in August

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

Temperatures

During the day the temperature is warm in Valle de San José at 24°C (75°F) and very warm in Barrancabermeja at 32°C (90°F). As night falls, temperatures generally drop to 24°C (75°F) in Barrancabermeja and 14°C (57°F) in Valle de San José.

To learn more about the conditions in specific areas of Santander, Colombia, check out the map below.

Precipitation

In August, precipitation varies across different areas. From heavy rainfall in Barrancabermeja with an average of 316 mm (12 in) to heavy rainfall in Bucaramanga with 589 mm (23 in).

Average sunshine

Sunshine is fairly consistent across many areas. Bucaramanga receives about 151 hours of sunlight in August, providing a good balance between sunny spells and cloud cover. If you're after more sunshine hours, take a look at our weather planner for other sun-rich destinations worldwide.

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Best Places to Visit in Santander in August

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

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 Santander

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

Temperature range in Santander (August)

Precipitation variation in Santander (August)

Bucaramanga

In August Bucaramanga generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 24°C (75°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 16°C (61°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« July
August
September »
July
August
September
Max temperature
24°C (75°F)
24°C (75°F)
24°C (75°F)
Min temperature
16°C (61°F)
16°C (61°F)
16°C (61°F)
Monthly sun hours
166 hours
151 hours
152 hours
Monthly rainfall
729 mm (29 in)
589 mm (23 in)
651 mm (26 in)
Monthly rainy days
18 days
20 days
19 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Bucaramanga →

Barichara

In August Barichara generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 25°C (77°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 15°C (59°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« July
August
September »
July
August
September
Max temperature
25°C (77°F)
25°C (77°F)
25°C (77°F)
Min temperature
16°C (61°F)
15°C (59°F)
15°C (59°F)
Monthly sun hours
166 hours
151 hours
152 hours
Monthly rainfall
557 mm (22 in)
503 mm (20 in)
499 mm (20 in)
Monthly rainy days
18 days
20 days
19 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Barichara →

San Gil

In August San Gil generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 25°C (77°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 15°C (59°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« July
August
September »
July
August
September
Max temperature
25°C (77°F)
25°C (77°F)
25°C (77°F)
Min temperature
15°C (59°F)
15°C (59°F)
15°C (59°F)
Monthly sun hours
166 hours
151 hours
152 hours
Monthly rainfall
546 mm (21 in)
496 mm (20 in)
447 mm (18 in)
Monthly rainy days
18 days
19 days
19 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in San Gil →

Barrancabermeja

In August Barrancabermeja generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 32°C (90°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 24°C (75°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« July
August
September »
July
August
September
Max temperature
32°C (90°F)
32°C (90°F)
32°C (90°F)
Min temperature
24°C (75°F)
24°C (75°F)
24°C (75°F)
Monthly sun hours
218 hours
208 hours
184 hours
Monthly rainfall
296 mm (12 in)
316 mm (12 in)
396 mm (16 in)
Monthly rainy days
17 days
19 days
19 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Barrancabermeja →

Girón

In August Girón generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 26°C (79°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 17°C (63°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« July
August
September »
July
August
September
Max temperature
25°C (77°F)
26°C (79°F)
26°C (79°F)
Min temperature
17°C (63°F)
17°C (63°F)
17°C (63°F)
Monthly sun hours
166 hours
151 hours
152 hours
Monthly rainfall
603 mm (24 in)
484 mm (19 in)
571 mm (22 in)
Monthly rainy days
18 days
20 days
19 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Girón →

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

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Bucaramanga 24°C (75°F) 16°C (61°F) 589 mm (23 in)
Barichara 25°C (77°F) 15°C (59°F) 503 mm (20 in)
San Gil 25°C (77°F) 15°C (59°F) 496 mm (20 in)
Barrancabermeja 32°C (90°F) 24°C (75°F) 316 mm (12 in)
Girón 26°C (79°F) 17°C (63°F) 484 mm (19 in)
Los Santos 25°C (77°F) 16°C (61°F) 524 mm (21 in)

Santander weather in August: frequently asked questions

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

Santander, Colombia typically experiences poor weather in August, part of the season. Daytime highs in Bucaramanga average around 24°C (75°F), and temperatures drop to about 16°C (61°F) at night.

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

Bucaramanga averages a daytime maximum of 24°C (75°F) in August, with overnight lows close to 16°C (61°F).

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

Expect plenty of rainfall. Bucaramanga records an average of 589 mm (23 in) in August, putting it among the wetter months for Santander, Colombia.

Is August a Good Time to Visit Santander, Colombia?

In our opinion, August may not be the ideal time to visit Santander, Colombia due to the typically poor weather in Bucaramanga.

Generally speaking, the best visiting conditions can be found in offering mostly poor weather in Bucaramanga.

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