August weather forecastBogotá, Colombia

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August

Weather in August

August is marked by the highest amount of sunshine at 11.2 hours per day, endowing Bogotá with warm and sunlit weather. As compared to July, August further reduces rainfall thereby accentuating the city's dry weather. Proportional to the increase in sunshine, there is a considerable drop in humidity. The city is swept by moderately high winds which add a pleasant feel to the weather. August represents Bogotá's summer at its peak, making it an ideal month for outdoor activities and visits.

Temperature

The introduction of August sees an average high-temperature of a still refreshing 19.3°C (66.7°F), hardly deviating from July. In Bogotá, an average nighttime temperature of 9.5°C (49.1°F) is expected during August.

Humidity

August and September, with an average relative humidity of 78%, are the least humid months.

Rainfall

August is the month with the least rainfall. Rain falls for 19.8 days and accumulates 45mm (1.77") of precipitation.

Daylight

In August, the average length of the day is 12h and 16min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 05:52 and sunset at 18:12. On the last day of August, in Bogotá, sunrise is at 05:50 and sunset at 18:02 -05.

Sunshine

With an average of 11.2h of sunshine, August has the most sunshine of the year in Bogotá.

UV index

January through December, with an average maximum UV index of 4, are months with the highest UV index. January through December, with an average maximum UV index of 4, are months with the lowest UV index in Bogotá. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate threat to health from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the average person.
Note: In August, the maximum UV index of 4 suggests this advice:
Ensure safety - Sun damage prevention is strongly urged. The most potent solar radiation is around mid-day, so one should minimize exposure to direct sunlight during this period. Employ a wide-brim hat for potent defense against up to 50% of UV rays.

Updated: Jan 25, 2024
Published by: Weather Atlas | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

During August, Bogotá experiences an average high-temperature of 19.3°C (66.7°F) and a low-temperature of 9.5°C (49.1°F).

The months with the lowest humidity are August and September, with an average relative humidity of 78%.

In August, the average relative humidity is 78%.

August is the month with the least rainfall in Bogotá, Colombia. Rain falls for 19.8 days and accumulates 45mm (1.77") of precipitation.

In Bogotá, in August, during 19.8 rainfall days, 45mm (1.77") of precipitation is typically accumulated.

In August, the average day length in Bogotá is 12h and 16min.

In August, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 05:52 and sunset at 18:12. On the last day of the month, in Bogotá, Colombia, sunrise is at 05:50 and sunset at 18:02 -05.

August has the most sunshine of the year in Bogotá, with an average of 11.2h of sunshine.

The average sunshine duration in August in Bogotá, Colombia, is 11.2h.

January through December, with an average maximum UV index of 4, are months with the highest UV index in Bogotá, Colombia.

The months with the lowest UV index are January through December, with an average maximum UV index of 4.

In August, the average daily maximum UV index is 4. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate health threat from exposure to Sun's UV rays.

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Year J F M A M J J August S O N D

Jul

August

Sep

Average high temperature

18.5°C

19.3°C

19.5°C

Average low temperature

Average pressure

Average wind speed

Average max. wind speed

6.3km/h

6.1km/h

5.4km/h

Average wind speed gusts

Average humidity

Average rainfall

Average rainfall days

Average daylight

Average sunshine

Average sunshine days

2.3

5.8

6.1

Average UV index

Average cloud cover

Average visibility

Average temperature in August
Bogotá, Colombia

Average high temperature in August: 19.3°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is January (19.8°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is June (18.3°C).

Average low temperature in August: 9.5°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is March (11.4°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is August (9.5°C).

Average pressure in August
Bogotá, Colombia

Average pressure in August: 1014.8mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is July (1015.2mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is November (1012.5mbar).

Average wind speed in August
Bogotá, Colombia

Average wind speed in August: 5.8km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is July (6km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is November (3.3km/h).

Average humidity in August
Bogotá, Colombia

Average humidity in August: 78%

The month with the highest relative humidity is November (87%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are August and September (78%).

Average rainfall in August
Bogotá, Colombia

Average rainfall in August: 45mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is April (227mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is August (45mm).

Average rainfall days in August
Bogotá, Colombia

Average rainfall days in August: 19.8 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is March (29.3 days).
The months with the least rainy days are August and September (19.8 days).

Average daylight in August /
Average sunshine in August
Bogotá, Colombia

Average daylight in August: 12h and 18min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 12h and 24min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 11h and 54min).

Average sunshine in August: 11h and 12min

The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 11h and 12min).
The month with the least sunshine is November (Average sunshine: 7h and 36min).

Average sunshine days in August
Bogotá, Colombia

Average sunshine days in August: 5.8 days

The month with the most sunshine days is September (6.1 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is April (0.5 days).

Average UV index in August
Bogotá, Colombia

Average UV index in August: 4

The months with the highest UV index are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (UV index 4).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (UV index 4).