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Jericó Weather in August

Jericó in August

The short of it: Jericó in August averages a high of 17 °C (62 °F) and a low of 7 °C (45 °F), with 91 mm (3.6 in) of rain and about 12 h 19 min of daylight. Rated 3 of 5 for a visit; the best months are January and February. Source: TerraClimate climate normals, 1991–2020.

Average high 17° · low 7° · rain 91 mm · daylight 12 h 19 min

✦✦✦ Fair for a visit · best months: January & February

Thirty years of records give Jericó an average August high of 17°, a low of 7° and some 91 mm of rain. Much like July: highs about 17°, nights near 7°. A wool coat will serve you well. Wet spells are common — about 91 mm, the 7th wettest month.

The sun is up for about 12 h 19 min in mid-August.

For the traveller: pack layers, a wool coat and stout boots, and an oilskin besides. The Almanac rates August 3 of 5 for a visit; the finest months here are January and February.

Against its neighbours, Jericó runs cooler than most and drier than most in August. Chita, 12 km to the ENE, sees much the same highs.

August in Jericó, by the numbers

Warmth rank
10th warmest of 12
Rain rank
7th wettest of 12
Versus July
about the same, 4.0 mm more rain
Versus September
about the same
Day–night spread
9°
Snow season
seldom any
Daylight, mid-month
12 h 19 min
Average wind
5 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

August averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
ChitaBoyacá12 km ENE16°7°95 mm
SocotáBoyacá14 km SSW19°8°104 mm
SusacónBoyacá16 km NW21°9°100 mm
La UvitaBoyacá19 km N19°9°99 mm
BoavitaBoyacá21 km N22°11°106 mm
Socha ViejoBoyacá24 km SW19°8°102 mm
SoatáBoyacá24 km NNW23°11°156 mm
San MateoBoyacá29 km N21°10°102 mm

The Almanac · Jericó 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 17°, nights near 7°. A wool coat will serve you well. Wet spells are common — about 91 mm, the 7th wettest month.

Climate of Jericó by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January19°5°17 mm4 km/h11 h 48 min✦✦✦✦✦
February18°7°37 mm4 km/h11 h 55 min✦✦✦✦✦
March18°7°58 mm4 km/h12 h 4 min✦✦✦✦
April18°8°145 mm4 km/h12 h 15 min✦✦✦
May17°8°129 mm4 km/h12 h 24 min✦✦✦
June17°8°102 mm4 km/h12 h 29 min✦✦✦
July16°7°87 mm4 km/h12 h 27 min✦✦✦
August17°7°91 mm5 km/h12 h 19 min✦✦✦
September17°7°106 mm4 km/h12 h 9 min✦✦✦
October17°7°129 mm4 km/h11 h 58 min✦✦✦
November17°7°136 mm4 km/h11 h 50 min✦✦✦
December18°7°30 mm4 km/h11 h 46 min✦✦✦✦✦

Questions Readers Ask about Jericó in August

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Jericó in August?

Days average 17 °C (62 °F) and nights 7 °C (45 °F), with about 91 mm (3.6 in) of rain over the month. Much like July: highs about 17°, nights near 7°. A wool coat will serve you well. Wet spells are common — about 91 mm, the 7th wettest month.

Is August a good time to visit Jericó?

The Almanac gives August 3 of 5 (fair). The best months are January and February.

How long are the days in Jericó in August?

In mid-August the sun is up for about 12 h 19 min. The days are shortening — from 11 h 46 min in December to 12 h 29 min in June.

Does it snow in Jericó in August?

Hardly — August nights average 7 °C (45 °F), above freezing.

What should I pack for Jericó in August?

Layers, a warm coat and stout boots, plus a good raincoat — it is a wet month.

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