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Planadas Weather in August

Planadas in August

The short of it: Planadas in August averages a high of 28 °C (83 °F) and a low of 18 °C (64 °F), with 45 mm (1.8 in) of rain and about 12 h 13 min of daylight. Rated 5 of 5 for a visit; the best months are August and July. Source: TerraClimate climate normals, 1991–2020.

Average high 28° · low 18° · rain 45 mm · daylight 12 h 13 min

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

Thirty years of records give Planadas an average August high of 28°, a low of 18° and some 45 mm of rain. Much like July: highs about 28°, nights near 18°. Easy travelling weather. It is the driest month of the year, only 45 mm of rain.

The sun is up for about 12 h 13 min in mid-August.

For the traveller: pack linen, a wide hat and water. The Almanac rates August 5 of 5 for a visit; it is the best month of the year to come.

Against its neighbours, Planadas runs about middling and drier than most in August. Campo Alegre, 7 km to the W, is 5° cooler by day.

August in Planadas, by the numbers

Warmth rank
2nd warmest of 12
Rain rank
12th wettest of 12
Versus July
about the same, 11 mm less rain
Versus September
about the same
Day–night spread
10°
Snow season
seldom any
Daylight, mid-month
12 h 13 min
Average wind
5 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

August averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
Campo AlegreTolima Department7 km W23°14°53 mm
GaitaniaTolima Department20 km WSW16°8°108 mm
Santiago PérezTolima Department23 km N31°20°52 mm
Santa MaríaHuila Department27 km S23°13°60 mm
RioblancoTolima Department37 km N30°19°49 mm
PalermoHuila Department41 km SE33°21°37 mm
AipeHuila Department45 km E35°23°41 mm
VillaviejaHuila Department47 km E35°23°41 mm

The Almanac · Planadas Month by Month

Climate normals 1991–2020 · pick a month
PrecipitationAverage highAverage low
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Much like July: highs about 28°, nights near 18°. Easy travelling weather. It is the driest month of the year, only 45 mm of rain.

Climate of Planadas by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January27°17°110 mm4 km/h11 h 57 min✦✦✦
February27°18°109 mm4 km/h12 h 1 min✦✦✦
March27°18°146 mm4 km/h12 h 5 min✦✦✦
April27°18°179 mm4 km/h12 h 11 min✦✦✦
May27°18°151 mm4 km/h12 h 16 min✦✦✦
June27°18°80 mm4 km/h12 h 18 min✦✦✦
July28°18°56 mm5 km/h12 h 17 min✦✦✦✦
August28°18°45 mm5 km/h12 h 13 min✦✦✦✦✦
September28°18°68 mm5 km/h12 h 8 min✦✦✦✦
October27°17°216 mm4 km/h12 h 2 min✦✦✦
November27°17°215 mm3 km/h11 h 58 min✦✦✦
December27°17°130 mm4 km/h11 h 56 min✦✦✦

Questions Readers Ask about Planadas in August

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Planadas in August?

Days average 28 °C (83 °F) and nights 18 °C (64 °F), with about 45 mm (1.8 in) of rain over the month. Much like July: highs about 28°, nights near 18°. Easy travelling weather. It is the driest month of the year, only 45 mm of rain.

Is August a good time to visit Planadas?

The Almanac gives August 5 of 5 (recommended). It is the best month of the year to visit.

How long are the days in Planadas in August?

In mid-August the sun is up for about 12 h 13 min. Near the equator the days hardly change through the year.

Does it snow in Planadas in August?

Hardly — August nights average 18 °C (64 °F), above freezing.

What should I pack for Planadas in August?

Linen, a wide hat, sun cream and water.

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