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Andes Weather in August

Andes in August

The short of it: Andes in August averages a high of 26 °C (79 °F) and a low of 15 °C (59 °F), with 180 mm (7.1 in) of rain and about 12 h 18 min of daylight. Rated 3 of 5 for a visit; the best months are November and October. Source: TerraClimate climate normals, 1991–2020.

Average high 26° · low 15° · rain 180 mm · daylight 12 h 18 min

✦✦✦ Fair for a visit · best months: November & October

Thirty years of records give Andes an average August high of 26°, a low of 15° and some 180 mm of rain. Much like July: highs about 26°, nights near 15°. Easy travelling weather. Wet spells are common — about 180 mm, the 6th wettest month.

The sun is up for about 12 h 18 min in mid-August.

For the traveller: pack light clothes and a jacket for the evening, and an oilskin besides. The Almanac rates August 3 of 5 for a visit; the finest months here are November and October.

Against its neighbours, Andes runs cooler than most and wetter than most in August. Jardín, 9 km to the SE, is 3° cooler by day.

August in Andes, by the numbers

Warmth rank
4th warmest of 12
Rain rank
6th wettest of 12
Versus July
about the same, 20 mm more rain
Versus September
about the same
Day–night spread
11°
Snow season
seldom any
Daylight, mid-month
12 h 18 min
Average wind
4 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

August averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
JardínAntioquia9 km SE23°13°161 mm
PueblorricoAntioquia16 km NNE27°16°173 mm
JericóAntioquia18 km NE27°16°167 mm
TámesisAntioquia18 km E22°12°148 mm
Ciudad BolívarAntioquia27 km NW28°17°235 mm
La PintadaAntioquia32 km ENE32°20°159 mm
RiosucioCaldas Department33 km SE26°16°154 mm
SupíaCaldas Department34 km SE28°17°157 mm

The Almanac · Andes Month by Month

Climate normals 1991–2020 · pick a month
PrecipitationAverage highAverage low
Fair
The Almanac Speaks
August
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Much like July: highs about 26°, nights near 15°. Easy travelling weather. Wet spells are common — about 180 mm, the 6th wettest month.

Climate of Andes by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January26°15°100 mm3 km/h11 h 50 min✦✦✦
February27°15°91 mm3 km/h11 h 56 min✦✦✦
March27°16°132 mm3 km/h12 h 4 min✦✦✦
April26°16°215 mm3 km/h12 h 14 min✦✦✦
May26°16°248 mm3 km/h12 h 23 min✦✦✦
June26°16°177 mm3 km/h12 h 27 min✦✦✦
July26°15°160 mm3 km/h12 h 25 min✦✦✦
August26°15°180 mm4 km/h12 h 18 min✦✦✦
September26°15°202 mm3 km/h12 h 8 min✦✦✦
October25°15°233 mm3 km/h11 h 59 min✦✦✦
November25°15°224 mm3 km/h11 h 51 min✦✦✦
December25°15°154 mm3 km/h11 h 48 min✦✦✦

Questions Readers Ask about Andes in August

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Andes in August?

Days average 26 °C (79 °F) and nights 15 °C (59 °F), with about 180 mm (7.1 in) of rain over the month. Much like July: highs about 26°, nights near 15°. Easy travelling weather. Wet spells are common — about 180 mm, the 6th wettest month.

Is August a good time to visit Andes?

The Almanac gives August 3 of 5 (fair). The best months are November and October.

How long are the days in Andes in August?

In mid-August the sun is up for about 12 h 18 min. The days are shortening — from 11 h 48 min in December to 12 h 27 min in June.

Does it snow in Andes in August?

Hardly — August nights average 15 °C (59 °F), above freezing.

What should I pack for Andes in August?

Light clothes and a jacket for the evening, plus a good raincoat — it is a wet month.

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