Salento weather in August (Quindio, Colombia)

Curious about the August weather in Salento? Check out this comprehensive weather guide.

In August, Salento generally has pleasant temperatures and heavy rainfall. Throughout the daytime, temperatures often hover around 21°C. However, as the sun sets and evening approaches, there's a noticeable cool-down, with temperatures gently dropping to a more temperate 11°C.

Salento in August falls under the rainy season with heavy rainfall, averaging around 935 mm for the month. Rain is expected on roughly 15 days.

With around 196 hours of sunshine, the days are mostly sunny. It gives a pleasant and vibrant feel to the area.

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 TemperatureMin Temperature 11°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 21°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 51%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 935 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 15 days  
HumidityHumidity 66% *  
SunshineSunshine 196 hours *  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine *  
* Data from: Ibagué, Colombia (52 KM, 32 Miles).

Where to go in Colombia in August

Find out more about the weather in Colombia in August and which places have the best weather conditions in this month.

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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 Salento in August?

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 in August.

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