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Santa Fé Weather in August

Santa Fé in August

The short of it: Santa Fé in August averages a high of 31 °C (88 °F) and a low of 24 °C (75 °F), with 238 mm (9.4 in) of rain and about 12 h 24 min of daylight. Rated 2 of 5 for a visit; the best months are January and February. Source: TerraClimate climate normals, 1991–2020.

Average high 31° · low 24° · rain 238 mm · daylight 12 h 24 min

✦✦ Travel with care for a visit · best months: January & February

August in Santa Fé brings afternoons near 31° and nights around 24°, with about 238 mm of rain over the month. Days run hot, near 31° in the afternoon; ride early and rest at noon. Wet spells are common — about 238 mm, the 7th wettest month.

The sun is up for about 12 h 24 min in mid-August.

For the traveller: pack linen, a wide hat and water, and an oilskin besides. The Almanac rates August 2 of 5 for a visit; the finest months here are January and February.

Against its neighbours, Santa Fé runs warmer than most and wetter than most in August. Zapallal, 3 km to the ESE, sees much the same highs.

August in Santa Fé, by the numbers

Warmth rank
7th warmest of 12
Rain rank
7th wettest of 12
Versus July
about the same, 28 mm less rain
Versus September
about the same
Day–night spread
7°
Snow season
seldom any
Daylight, mid-month
12 h 24 min
Average wind
5 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

August averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
ZapallalDarién3 km ESE31°24°238 mm
Quebrada HondaDarién6 km ESE31°24°221 mm
CucunatíDarién14 km SW31°24°230 mm
Villa DariénDarién21 km SE31°24°228 mm
MetetíDarién27 km SE31°23°231 mm
CañazasPanamá28 km NNW31°24°273 mm
La PalmaDarién28 km S31°24°238 mm
MortíDarién29 km NE31°24°192 mm
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The Almanac · Santa Fé Month by Month

Climate normals 1991–2020 · pick a month
PrecipitationAverage highAverage low
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Days run hot, near 31° in the afternoon; ride early and rest at noon. Wet spells are common — about 238 mm, the 7th wettest month.

Climate of Santa Fé by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January31°23°19 mm10 km/h11 h 40 min✦✦✦✦
February32°23°10 mm11 km/h11 h 50 min✦✦✦✦
March32°24°24 mm11 km/h12 h 3 min✦✦✦✦
April32°25°90 mm9 km/h12 h 18 min✦✦
May32°24°252 mm6 km/h12 h 31 min✦✦
June31°24°250 mm5 km/h12 h 37 min✦✦
July31°24°266 mm5 km/h12 h 35 min✦✦
August31°24°238 mm5 km/h12 h 24 min✦✦
September31°24°287 mm5 km/h12 h 9 min✦✦
October31°24°330 mm5 km/h11 h 55 min✦✦
November30°23°299 mm6 km/h11 h 43 min✦✦
December31°23°155 mm6 km/h11 h 37 min✦✦

Questions Readers Ask about Santa Fé in August

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Santa Fé in August?

Days average 31 °C (88 °F) and nights 24 °C (75 °F), with about 238 mm (9.4 in) of rain over the month. Days run hot, near 31° in the afternoon; ride early and rest at noon. Wet spells are common — about 238 mm, the 7th wettest month.

Is August a good time to visit Santa Fé?

The Almanac gives August 2 of 5 (travel with care). The best months are January and February.

How long are the days in Santa Fé in August?

In mid-August the sun is up for about 12 h 24 min. The days are shortening — from 11 h 37 min in December to 12 h 37 min in June.

Does it snow in Santa Fé in August?

Hardly — August nights average 24 °C (75 °F), above freezing.

What should I pack for Santa Fé in August?

Linen, a wide hat, sun cream and water, plus a good raincoat — it is a wet month.

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