Salento weather in August (Quindio, Colombia)

Will it be rainy or sunny in Salento this August? See what weather conditions to anticipate this month with our guide.

Temperatures

The month of August in Salento typically includes pleasant temperatures and heavy rainfall. Daytime temperatures generally peak at 21°C, but after sunset, they often decrease to around 11°C.

Precipitation

Salento in August falls under the rainy season with heavy rainfall, averaging around 935 mm for the month. According to historical climate patterns, there are usually around 15 days days of rain.

Average sunshine

The days are predominantly sunny, with an estimated total of around 196 hours of sunshine. These sun-filled days are perfect for spending time outside. Whether it's playing sports, visiting a park, or going for a bike ride.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, August may not be the ideal month to visit Salento. June and July generally stand out with the best circumstances. While January, February, March, April, May, August, September, October, November and December tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Salento climate page with graphs.

 

Salento, monthly averages in August

Min Temperature 11°C  

Max Temperature 21°C  

Chance of Rain 51%  

Precipitation 935 mm  

Rainy days 15 days  

Humidity 66% *  

Sunshine 196 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

Data from: Ibagué, Colombia (52 KM, 32 Miles).

Where to go in Colombia in August

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Legend perfect weather pleasant tolerable unpleasant poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C and 29°C and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm a month).

So, what should you wear in this month?

For visitors traveling to Salento, we recommend wearing layers. So maybe a skirt, t-shirt, shorts for during the day and jeans and a warm jacket for some days and evenings. Bring a rain jacket in case it rains during your stay. Plan on layering your clothes.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do.

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