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Tarija Weather in August

Tarija in August

The short of it: Tarija in August averages a high of 25 °C (77 °F) and a low of 8 °C (47 °F), with 4.0 mm (0.16 in) of rain and about 11 h 23 min of daylight. Rated 5 of 5 for a visit; the best months are May and July. Source: TerraClimate climate normals, 1991–2020.

Average high 25° · low 8° · rain 4.0 mm · daylight 11 h 23 min

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

Thirty years of records give Tarija an average August high of 25°, a low of 8° and some 4.0 mm of rain. Much like July: highs about 25°, nights near 8°. Easy travelling weather. Rain is scarce, about 4.0 mm, the 11th wettest month.

The sun is up for about 11 h 23 min in mid-August, 27 minutes more than a month before.

For the traveller: pack light clothes and a jacket for the evening. The Almanac rates August 5 of 5 for a visit; the finest months here are May and July.

Against its neighbours, Tarija runs warmer than most and wetter than most in August. Entre Ríos, 58 km to the E, is 1° warmer by day.

August in Tarija, by the numbers

Warmth rank
9th warmest of 12
Rain rank
11th wettest of 12
Versus July
3° warmer, 0.0 mm more rain
Versus September
2° colder
Day–night spread
17°
Snow season
seldom any
Daylight, mid-month
11 h 23 min
Average wind
8 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

August averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
Entre RíosTarija Department58 km E26°10°3.0 mm
Los ToldosSalta83 km S25°8°4.0 mm
Santa VictoriaSalta83 km SSW23°4°2.0 mm
TupizaPotosí Department103 km W22°4°1.0 mm
VillazónPotosí Department108 km SW20°-1°1.0 mm
La QuiacaJujuy110 km SW20°-1°1.0 mm
CamargoChuquisaca Department111 km NNW23°7°3.0 mm
NazarenoSalta115 km SSW20°1°2.0 mm

The Almanac · Tarija Month by Month

Climate normals 1991–2020 · pick a month
PrecipitationAverage highAverage low
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August
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Much like July: highs about 25°, nights near 8°. Easy travelling weather. Rain is scarce, about 4.0 mm, the 11th wettest month.

Climate of Tarija by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January28°16°128 mm7 km/h13 h 18 min✦✦✦
February28°16°126 mm7 km/h12 h 50 min✦✦✦
March27°15°98 mm6 km/h12 h 16 min✦✦✦
April26°13°39 mm6 km/h11 h 37 min✦✦✦✦✦
May23°10°14 mm6 km/h11 h 6 min✦✦✦✦✦
June22°8°6.0 mm6 km/h10 h 50 min✦✦✦✦✦
July23°7°4.0 mm7 km/h10 h 56 min✦✦✦✦✦
August25°8°4.0 mm8 km/h11 h 23 min✦✦✦✦✦
September27°11°10 mm9 km/h12 h 0 min✦✦✦✦✦
October29°14°35 mm9 km/h12 h 38 min✦✦✦✦✦
November29°15°55 mm9 km/h13 h 11 min✦✦✦✦
December29°16°122 mm8 km/h13 h 26 min✦✦

Questions Readers Ask about Tarija in August

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Tarija in August?

Days average 25 °C (77 °F) and nights 8 °C (47 °F), with about 4.0 mm (0.16 in) of rain over the month. Much like July: highs about 25°, nights near 8°. Easy travelling weather. Rain is scarce, about 4.0 mm, the 11th wettest month.

Is August a good time to visit Tarija?

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

How long are the days in Tarija in August?

In mid-August the sun is up for about 11 h 23 min. The days are lengthening — from 10 h 50 min in June to 13 h 26 min in December.

Does it snow in Tarija in August?

Hardly — August nights average 8 °C (47 °F), above freezing.

What should I pack for Tarija in August?

Light clothes and a jacket for the evening.

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