Vaupés Department Weather in August

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

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Mitú

Considering a trip to Vaupés Department, Colombia this August and wondering about the expected weather conditions? Find all the crucial information you need right here, addressing your question:

What to Expect in Vaupés Department in August

Vaupés Department, Colombia is a region in Colombia. August in Vaupés Department generally has warm temperatures, with heavy precipitation.

Temperatures

You can expect warm maximum daytime temperatures of around 30°C (86°F) and nighttime temperatures around 22°C (72°F) in Mitú. While the given temperatures for day and night are typical, there may be days that feel warmer. Make sure you're dressed in a way that keeps you cool and comfortable.

To explore the conditions in Vaupés Department, Colombia in more detail, check the map below.

Precipitation

August is a very rainy month with an average rainfall of around 213 mm (8.4 in) in Mitú.

Average sunshine

Sunshine amounts are decent in most places. Mitú gets approximately 131 hours of sunlight in August, offering a reasonable amount of both bright and cloudy periods. Curious about sunnier destinations? Our weather planner makes it easy to find places worldwide with pleasant weather.

Explore Vaupés Department by month

Pick a month to see the average temperature, rainfall and sunshine in Vaupés Department - and find the best time to visit. (based on Mitú)

January31°C (88°F) February31°C (88°F) March31°C (88°F) April30°C (86°F) May30°C (86°F) June29°C (84°F) This monthJuly29°C (84°F) August30°C (86°F) September31°C (88°F) October31°C (88°F) November31°C (88°F) December30°C (86°F)
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Best Places to Visit in Vaupés Department in August

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

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 Vaupés Department

What is the weather like in August for the most popular destinonation in Vaupés Department, Colombia?

Mitú

In August Mitú generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 30°C (86°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 22°C (72°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are less favorable that month.

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August
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July
August
September
Max temperature
29°C (84°F)
30°C (86°F)
31°C (88°F)
Min temperature
21°C (70°F)
22°C (72°F)
22°C (72°F)
Monthly sun hours
112 hours
131 hours
132 hours
Monthly rainfall
292 mm (11 in)
213 mm (8.4 in)
196 mm (7.7 in)
Monthly rainy days
23 days
21 days
19 days
Weather conditions
less favorable
less favorable
mixed
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Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at all destinations in Vaupés Department, 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.

Vaupés Department weather in August: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in Vaupés Department, Colombia in August?

August in Vaupés Department, Colombia brings less favorable weather. In Mitú, daytime temperatures are typically around 30°C (86°F) and nighttime lows hover near 22°C (72°F).

What is the average temperature in Vaupés Department, Colombia in August?

Mitú averages a daytime maximum of 30°C (86°F) in August, with overnight lows close to 22°C (72°F).

Does Vaupés Department, Colombia get a lot of rain in August?

Rainfall in Vaupés Department, Colombia peaks during August. Mitú averages roughly 213 mm (8.4 in), so frequent and sometimes heavy showers are the norm.

Is August a Good Time to Visit Vaupés Department, Colombia?

In our view, August might not be the best time to travel to Vaupés Department, Colombia with often less favorable weather in Mitú.

Generally speaking, the best visiting conditions can be found in January offering mostly mixed weather in Mitú.

Interested in more climate information?

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