Valle del Cauca Weather in August

Average temperatures, rainfall, sunshine and the best places to visit in Valle del Cauca, Colombia in August.

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Cali Palmira Potrerito Buga

Planning a journey to Valle del Cauca, Colombia this August and curious over the weather conditions to await? Your essential details are found on this page, answering your query:

What to Expect in Valle del Cauca in August

Valle del Cauca, Colombia is a region in Colombia. August in Valle del Cauca generally has warm temperatures, with precipitation levels ranging from high to heavy.

Temperatures

The average maximum temperatures are warm and range from 24°C (75°F) in Calima to 29°C (84°F) in Buenaventura. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 23°C (73°F) in Buenaventura and 15°C (59°F) in Calima.

For specific regional insights in Valle del Cauca, Colombia, refer to the map provided below.

Precipitation

In August, precipitation varies across different areas. From high rainfall in Potrerito with an average of 130 mm (5.1 in) to heavy rainfall in Buga with 1198 mm (47 in).

Average sunshine

Several destinations enjoy plenty of sunshine this month. Cali sees close to 191 hours of sunlight, making it great for sun lovers.

Explore Valle del Cauca by month

Pick a month to see the average temperature, rainfall and sunshine in Valle del Cauca — and find the best time to visit. (based on Cali)

January27°C (81°F) February27°C (81°F) March27°C (81°F) April27°C (81°F) May27°C (81°F) This monthJune28°C (82°F) July28°C (82°F) August28°C (82°F) September27°C (81°F) October27°C (81°F) November27°C (81°F) December27°C (81°F)
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Best Places to Visit in Valle del Cauca in August

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

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 Valle del Cauca

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

Temperature range in Valle del Cauca (August)

Precipitation variation in Valle del Cauca (August)

Cali

In August Cali generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 28°C (82°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 18°C (64°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.

« July
August
September »
July
August
September
Max temperature
28°C (82°F)
28°C (82°F)
27°C (81°F)
Min temperature
18°C (64°F)
18°C (64°F)
18°C (64°F)
Monthly sun hours
184 hours
191 hours
158 hours
Monthly rainfall
125 mm (4.9 in)
145 mm (5.7 in)
210 mm (8.3 in)
Monthly rainy days
9 days
10 days
14 days
Weather conditions
pleasant
pleasant
unpleasant
Climate in Cali →

Palmira

In August Palmira 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)
24°C (75°F)
Min temperature
15°C (59°F)
15°C (59°F)
15°C (59°F)
Monthly sun hours
184 hours
191 hours
158 hours
Monthly rainfall
660 mm (26 in)
712 mm (28 in)
770 mm (30 in)
Monthly rainy days
9 days
10 days
12 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Palmira →

Potrerito

In August Potrerito generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 27°C (81°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 17°C (63°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.

« July
August
September »
July
August
September
Max temperature
27°C (81°F)
27°C (81°F)
27°C (81°F)
Min temperature
17°C (63°F)
17°C (63°F)
17°C (63°F)
Monthly sun hours
184 hours
191 hours
158 hours
Monthly rainfall
129 mm (5.1 in)
130 mm (5.1 in)
182 mm (7.2 in)
Monthly rainy days
9 days
10 days
13 days
Weather conditions
pleasant
pleasant
tolerable
Climate in Potrerito →

Buga

In August Buga generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 24°C (75°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 15°C (59°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« July
August
September »
July
August
September
Max temperature
24°C (75°F)
24°C (75°F)
24°C (75°F)
Min temperature
15°C (59°F)
15°C (59°F)
15°C (59°F)
Monthly sun hours
184 hours
191 hours
158 hours
Monthly rainfall
1266 mm (50 in)
1198 mm (47 in)
1137 mm (45 in)
Monthly rainy days
11 days
11 days
14 days
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
perfect
Climate in Buga →

Buenaventura

In August Buenaventura 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 rainfall
577 mm (23 in)
667 mm (26 in)
784 mm (31 in)
Monthly rainy days
26 days
27 days
26 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
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Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at all destinations in Valle del Cauca, 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 Valle del Cauca in August.

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Cali 28°C (82°F) 18°C (64°F) 145 mm (5.7 in)
Palmira 25°C (77°F) 15°C (59°F) 712 mm (28 in)
Potrerito 27°C (81°F) 17°C (63°F) 130 mm (5.1 in)
Buga 24°C (75°F) 15°C (59°F) 1198 mm (47 in)
Buenaventura 29°C (84°F) 23°C (73°F) 667 mm (26 in)
Calima 24°C (75°F) 15°C (59°F) 410 mm (16 in)

Valle del Cauca weather in August: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in Valle del Cauca, Colombia in August?

August in Valle del Cauca, Colombia brings pleasant weather. In Cali, daytime temperatures are typically around 28°C (82°F) and nighttime lows hover near 18°C (64°F).

What is the average temperature in Valle del Cauca, Colombia in August?

Average temperatures in Valle del Cauca, Colombia during August range from a nighttime low near 18°C (64°F) to a daytime high around 28°C (82°F) in Cali.

Does Valle del Cauca, Colombia get a lot of rain in August?

Yes, August tends to be a wetter month in Valle del Cauca, Colombia. Average rainfall in Cali sits around 145 mm (5.7 in).

Is August a Good Time to Visit Valle del Cauca, Colombia?

We consider August to be one of the best times to travel to Valle del Cauca, Colombia. Typically, the climate in Cali is pleasant. However, the weather conditions may vary depending on your destination.

Generally speaking, June, July and August provide pleasant weather in Cali. In contrast, January, February, March, April, October, November and December tend to have poor weather conditions.

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