The weather in August in Colombia

It's warm in August in Colombia with an average temperature of 27°C. Temperatures this month range from a low of 26°C to a high of 28°C. At night, you can expect temperatures between 15°C and 16°C.

Looking for sun? August isn’t a good month to be in Colombia. The temperature is nice, but there’s too much chance of rain.

Average temperatures and precipitation

This chart shows the average daily maximum and minimum temperatures (in degrees Celsius) and precipitation (in millimeters) in August for Colombia, Colombia. A low precipitation value usually indicates little to no rainfall on that day in recent years, while a higher value suggests more frequent rainfall.

Temperature records

With 34°C in 2019, Colombia reached the highest temperature in August over the past 10 years. The lowest daytime temperature in this month was 21°C in 2018. The extreme nighttime temperatures ranged from a lowest recorded value of 8°C to a highest value of 19°C.

Rainfall amount

In August, there is an average of 589 mm of precipitation, spread over 31 days. The wind speed is around 3 Bft, mostly coming from the Southeast.

Daily weather in August for Colombia

Click on any day in August to get detailed info about the usual weather on that day in Colombia. Check out the historical temperatures and precipitation over the past 10 years on this day.

August weather comparison

  Colombia New York
Average temperature 27°C 30°C
Max. temperature 28°C 31°C
Min. temperature 15°C -5°C
Total precipitation 589 mm 79 mm
Rainy days 31 days 13 days

Start of August

The month of August starts in Colombia with hot temps, averaging around 28°C during the day and nights around 16°C.

Mid August

By mid-August, daytime temps stay steady at around 28°C, with nights around 16°C. There’s a high chance of precipitation during this time.

End of August

By the end of August, the average daytime temperature in Colombia is around 28°C, while nighttime temps are about 16°C. There’s a significant chance of many days with precipitation.

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UV index

The UV index is a maximum of 9 this month. That's a very high value on the intensity scale of 1 to 11. Unprotected skin can burn within 10-15 minutes.

The hurricane season in Colombia runs from June to November.

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Curious about the weather in other parts of Colombia? Check out the climate and weather for spots like Cartagena, Bogotá, Medellín, or explore other destinations in Colombia.

Temperature charts

These charts show the average temperatures in August in Colombia, Colombia. The temperatures are shown in degrees Celsius and are calculated based on data from the past 10 years.

Daily Temperature in August in Colombia

Temperature in August in Colombia over the years

Precipitation charts

These charts show the average amount of precipitation in August in Colombia, Colombia. Precipitation is always measured as water, even when it falls as snow or hail The amount of precipitation is displayed in millimeters, while snowfall is shown in centimeters.

Daily Precipitation in August in Colombia

Total precipitation in August in Colombia over the years

Daily UV index in August in Colombia

This chart shows the average daily UV index in August in Colombia, with the UV index ranging from 0 to a maximum of 11. The bottom of the chart shows the days of the month. Based on historical data, this chart provides an idea of the daily UV radiation levels you can expect.

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Average weather in Colombia by month

Click on a month below to see detailed weather info for Colombia. Based on historical weather data, you can see the average temperature, precipitation, wind, and UV index for each day of the month.