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Cotoca Weather in August

Cotoca in August

The short of it: Cotoca in August averages a high of 30 °C (86 °F) and a low of 17 °C (62 °F), with 35 mm (1.4 in) of rain and about 11 h 31 min of daylight. Rated 4 of 5 for a visit; the best months are July and June. Source: TerraClimate climate normals, 1991–2020.

Average high 30° · low 17° · rain 35 mm · daylight 11 h 31 min

✦✦✦✦ Recommended for a visit · best months: July & June

Thirty years of records give Cotoca an average August high of 30°, a low of 17° and some 35 mm of rain. Days run hot, near 30° in the afternoon; ride early and rest at noon. It is the driest month of the year, only 35 mm of rain.

The sun is up for about 11 h 31 min in mid-August, 22 minutes more than a month before.

For the traveller: pack linen, a wide hat and water. The Almanac rates August 4 of 5 for a visit; the finest months here are July and June.

Against its neighbours, Cotoca runs cooler than most and wetter than most in August. Paurito, 14 km to the ESE, sees much the same highs.

August in Cotoca, by the numbers

Warmth rank
8th warmest of 12
Rain rank
12th wettest of 12
Versus July
3° warmer, 7.0 mm less rain
Versus September
2° colder
Day–night spread
13°
Snow season
seldom any
Daylight, mid-month
11 h 31 min
Average wind
13 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

August averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
PauritoSanta Cruz Department14 km ESE30°17°31 mm
Santa Cruz de la SierraSanta Cruz Department14 km WNW30°17°40 mm
San JulianSanta Cruz Department20 km E31°17°29 mm
Puerto PailasSanta Cruz Department32 km ENE31°17°27 mm
La BélgicaSanta Cruz Department35 km NNW30°17°30 mm
WarnesSanta Cruz Department36 km NNW30°16°27 mm
Santa RitaSanta Cruz Department38 km WSW29°16°34 mm
PailónSanta Cruz Department39 km ENE31°17°26 mm

The Almanac · Cotoca Month by Month

Climate normals 1991–2020 · pick a month
PrecipitationAverage highAverage low
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August
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Days run hot, near 30° in the afternoon; ride early and rest at noon. It is the driest month of the year, only 35 mm of rain.

Climate of Cotoca by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January32°22°170 mm10 km/h13 h 5 min✦✦
February31°22°130 mm10 km/h12 h 42 min✦✦
March31°22°117 mm9 km/h12 h 14 min✦✦
April30°20°74 mm10 km/h11 h 43 min✦✦
May27°18°65 mm10 km/h11 h 17 min✦✦✦✦
June26°16°61 mm11 km/h11 h 4 min✦✦✦✦
July27°15°42 mm12 km/h11 h 9 min✦✦✦✦✦
August30°17°35 mm13 km/h11 h 31 min✦✦✦✦
September32°19°47 mm13 km/h12 h 1 min✦✦✦
October33°21°92 mm13 km/h12 h 32 min✦✦
November33°22°129 mm12 km/h12 h 59 min✦✦
December32°22°168 mm11 km/h13 h 11 min✦✦

Questions Readers Ask about Cotoca in August

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Cotoca in August?

Days average 30 °C (86 °F) and nights 17 °C (62 °F), with about 35 mm (1.4 in) of rain over the month. Days run hot, near 30° in the afternoon; ride early and rest at noon. It is the driest month of the year, only 35 mm of rain.

Is August a good time to visit Cotoca?

The Almanac gives August 4 of 5 (recommended). The best months are July and June.

How long are the days in Cotoca in August?

In mid-August the sun is up for about 11 h 31 min. The days are lengthening — from 11 h 4 min in June to 13 h 11 min in December.

Does it snow in Cotoca in August?

Hardly — August nights average 17 °C (62 °F), above freezing.

What should I pack for Cotoca in August?

Linen, a wide hat, sun cream and water.

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