August could be a good time to visit Medellin, as the weather is generally fine. The average high temperature is around +81°F, and there are typically 0 sunny days in August. However, expect about 21 rainy days, and total monthly rainfall of approximately 183 mm. The weather is changeable so pack for every eventuality. Search flightsin one click on Avionero.
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August is usually the hottest month of the year in Medellin;
Average weather
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+81°F
Avg. max. temperature
+54°F
Min.
+90°F
Max.
183 mm
Total precipitation
77%
Avg. humidity
0 m/s
Avg. wind
0 ☀️
Sunny Days
10 ⛅️
Cloudy
21 🌦
Rainy
Our opinion: Medellin has OK weather in August.
Average temperature in Medellin in August
Here are the expected maximum, average and minimum temperatures in Medellin for August based on the historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
Going from a maximum of +88°F during the day to a minimum of +59°F during the night, the temperature in August averages around +81°F.
The average maximum temperature goes up 13% by the end of the month, compared with the beginning of the month, from +79°F to +82°F.
Is Medellin warm or cold in August?
Medellin is typically warm in August.
Maximum temperatures go up compared to the previous month from +81°F to +81°F. The minimum temperature also goes up from +59°F to +59°F.
It’s generally warm, but pack a long-sleeve shirt for evenings.
August is the hottest month in Medellin, here is the comparison with other months:
Climate in Medellin in August
Medellin weather looks like this, on average, in August and the surrounding months.
July
August
September
Avg. temperature
+81°F
+81°F
+79°F
Min. temperature
+54°F
+54°F
+52°F
Max. temperature
+88°F
+90°F
+93°F
Rainfall
177 mm
183 mm
218 mm
Wind
0 m/s
0 m/s
0 m/s
Humidity
77%
77%
79%
Air pressure
1019 HPa
1019 HPa
1019 HPa
Sunny days
0
0
0
Cloudy days
11
10
7
Rainy days
20
21
23
Snowy days
0
0
0
August weather is still as ok as in July.The temperature levels stay the same in the area of +81°F for average maximum temperature during the day.Prepare for more rain. Average rainfall goes from 177 mm to 183 mm.Humidity levels don’t change as the month goes on, averaging around 77%.The average wind speed doesn’t change much during August, staying around 0 m/s.The amount of sunny days stay about the same, averaging 0 sunny days during the month.
September brings much the same weather, it remains ok.
Wind speed in Medellin in August based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
The average wind speed is 2 m/s getting up to 4 m/s which is a light breeze; barely moving the tree leaves.
The average wind speed in Medellin is gradually decreasing during August, going from 3 m/s to 2 m/s over the course of the month.
Rain
Amount of rainfall in mm during August in Medellin based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
Typically, there is a 90% chance of rain on an average day in August, with total rainfall of approximately 236 mm. The maximum amount of rainfall per day is around 20 mm, which is considered light rain.August is a pretty wet month with over 28 rainy days, so don’t forget to pack an umbrella, raincoat, and a pair of wellies.
Here’s how August is compared with other months in the amount of precipitation, total mm:
Medellin wettest month is May, where a typical day has a 84% chance of precipitation and 293 mm of rainfall per day. January, on the other hand, is the driest month with a mere 39% chance of precipitation and 97 mm of rainfall per day.
How was the weather last August in Medellin?
This is the weather in Medellin in August 2023:
1 August
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+79°F
2 August
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+79°F
3 August
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+81°F
4 August
🌧️
+82°F
5 August
🌧️
+78°F
6 August
🌧️
+79°F
7 August
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+86°F
8 August
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+87°F
9 August
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+83°F
10 August
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+85°F
11 August
☀️
+84°F
12 August
🌧️
+82°F
13 August
🌧️
+78°F
14 August
🌧️
+80°F
15 August
🌧️
+76°F
16 August
🌧️
+78°F
17 August
☁️
+84°F
18 August
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+83°F
19 August
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+86°F
20 August
☁️
+82°F
21 August
🌧️
+75°F
22 August
🌧️
+75°F
23 August
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+83°F
24 August
☀️
+84°F
25 August
☁️
+82°F
26 August
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+80°F
27 August
☁️
+80°F
28 August
🌧️
+77°F
29 August
🌧️
+80°F
30 August
☁️
+83°F
31 August
🌧️
+83°F
In August 2023 Medellin had 3 sunny days, 12 cloudy days, and 13 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was +81°F, with an absolute maximum of +88°F and a minimum of +75°F. The average humidity was 81%, with a maximum of 100% and a minimum of 35%. The average wind speed was 2 m/s, with a maximum of 10 m/s and a minimum of 0 m/s.
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Climate Change Over the Years
This is how Medellin climate has changed over the last 43 years.
The climate in Medellin in August has not changed that much over the last 43 years.
The average temperature was the lowest in 1988 (+82°F) and the highest in 2015 (+91°F). The driest year was 1997 with only 30 mm of rainfall, and the wettest year was 1988 with 412 mm.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions about the weather in Medellin in August:
Is August a good time to visit Medellin?
It’s always a good time to visit Medellin, but the weather is changeable in August, so plan a mix of indoor and outdoor activities and exploring, and pack for every eventuality.
Can you sunbathe in Medellin in August?
August is warm in Medellin. You may enjoy some beach or pool time in the day, but pack something a tad warmer for the evening.
Is Medellin rainy in August?
Medellin is often rainy in August. You may get a bit damp when outside, so pack an umbrella, and maybe even a raincoat.
Is it sunny in Medellin in August?
Usually, it’s not very sunny in Medellin in August, often it’s pretty cloudy. Pack for any eventuality; layering can help reduce the number of bulky items needed.
Other cities in Colombia
Check out the weather for other cities in Colombia.
For this page, we’ve looked at the typical weather in Medellin, based on historical hourly weather data from January 1, 1979, to December 31, 2022.
For past dates, we show actual recorded data at the location at that time. Forecasts are based on recorded weather during that day of the year, averaged over the total years for which we have records (unless stated otherwise). The daily temperature is the highest recorded temperature in the shadow during that day.