Colombia weather
Our guide to the weather in Colombia during August
We've looked at the most up-to-date weather data for Colombia, covering the last 12 years up to 2024, plus we've asked our team of travel bloggers for their first-hand experiences in order to answer the most frequently asked questions about Colombia weather in August.
How warm is it in Colombia during August?
The temperature reaches around 29℃ during the daytime in August, falling away to 22℃ at night. Of course, the high humidity will make it feel even hotter. The UV index will be high at this time of year, so protection against skin and eye damage is needed. Try to limit exposure between 10am and 4pm. Apply broad spectrum SPF 30+ sunscreen every few hours, even if it's cloudy, or more frequently after sweating or swimming, and wear UV-blocking sunglasses too, and bear in mind that bright surfaces, such as sand and water increase UV exposure.
Does it rain in Colombia during August?
On average, there will be 17 rainy days during the month, amounting to 343.8mm in total. That's a lot of rain. For comparison, the wettest months in the UK typically sees between 80mm and 100mm, depending on where you are. Due to the high temperature and humidity, you might expect lots of thunderstorms, however they're actually fairly infrequent at this time of year. On average, August will see just 6 days that produce a storm.
Is it windy in Colombia during August?
You're unlikely to experience any strong winds. Expect a light breeze that picks up slightly at times in August. The high humidity and warm temperature will make the breeze feel warm, so any cooling effect will be limted.
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Top things to do in Salento | Colombia travel guide
13th September 2022 by Borders And Beyond
We're Lee and Leah. We spent much of the last year and a half travelling around Ireland due to Covid restrictions but, in August 2021, we packed our bags and got on a one way flight to South America, which we spent the next four months travelling around. The first country we decided to explore was Colombia. In this video we go through the top things we think you should do while visiting the small colourful town of Salento, our favourite place in Colombia, and home to some of the best...
Hiking the Cocora Valley in Colombia | Lee nearly died
3rd January 2022 by Borders And Beyond
We're Lee and Leah. We spent much of the last year and a half travelling around Ireland due to Covid restrictions, but in August we packed our bags and got on a one way flight to South America, which we plan on spending the next four months travelling around. The first country we decided to explore was Colombia. In this video we went on a 5hr hike of the Cocora Valley, home to the tallest wax palm trees in the world. We ran out of water half way through, didn't bring food and Lee almost......
Finca El Ocaso | Colombian coffee farm tour
16th December 2021 by Borders And Beyond
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12th September 2021 by Borders And Beyond
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