Vichada Department Weather in August

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

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Puerto Carreño

Planning a journey to Vichada Department, 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 Vichada Department in August

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

Temperatures

You can expect very warm maximum daytime temperatures of around 31°C (88°F) and nighttime temperatures around 23°C (73°F) in Puerto Carreño. The temperatures mentioned for daytime and nighttime are general averages. However there can be days that surpass these temperatures. So equip yourself with clothing that can handle the potential heat.

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

Precipitation

August is a very rainy month with an average rainfall of around 311 mm (12 in) in Puerto Carreño.

Average sunshine

Most places get a reasonable amount of sunshine. Take Puerto Carreño as an example - it receives around 152 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.

Explore Vichada Department by month

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

January35°C (95°F) February36°C (97°F) March36°C (97°F) April33°C (91°F) May32°C (90°F) June31°C (88°F) This monthJuly30°C (86°F) August31°C (88°F) September32°C (90°F) October32°C (90°F) November33°C (91°F) December33°C (91°F)
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Best Places to Visit in Vichada Department in August

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

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

Puerto Carreño

In August Puerto Carreño generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 31°C (88°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 23°C (73°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are less favorable that month.

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Max temperature
30°C (86°F)
31°C (88°F)
32°C (90°F)
Min temperature
23°C (73°F)
23°C (73°F)
23°C (73°F)
Monthly sun hours
140 hours
152 hours
163 hours
Monthly rainfall
415 mm (16 in)
311 mm (12 in)
264 mm (10 in)
Monthly rainy days
26 days
23 days
20 days
Weather conditions
less favorable
less favorable
less favorable
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Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at all destinations in Vichada 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.

Vichada Department weather in August: frequently asked questions

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

August in Vichada Department, Colombia brings less favorable weather. In Puerto Carreño, daytime temperatures are typically around 31°C (88°F) and nighttime lows hover near 23°C (73°F).

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

Daytime temperatures in Puerto Carreño peak at roughly 31°C (88°F) in August, dropping to about 23°C (73°F) overnight.

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

Expect plenty of rainfall. Puerto Carreño records an average of 311 mm (12 in) in August, putting it among the wetter months for Vichada Department, Colombia.

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

In our opinion, August may not be the ideal time to visit Vichada Department, Colombia due to the typically less favorable weather in Puerto Carreño.

Generally speaking, December provides mixed weather in Puerto Carreño.

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