Colonia del Sacramento weather in August
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August in Colonia del Sacramento: nice, a little rain, with clean air — an excellent time to visit.
#9 of 12 months in Colonia del Sacramento · #588 of 1383 destinations to visit in August · comfort 82/100 (tier A)
Updated September 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis
Traveller notes on Colonia del Sacramento in August
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Colonia del Sacramento climate normals — August
| Daytime high | 16°C / 61°F | 😎 nice |
|---|---|---|
| Nighttime low | 9°C / 49°F | |
| Sea temperature | 13°C / 55°F | 🥶 cold sea |
| Rainfall | 48 mm / 1.9 in | 🌦 some rain |
| Rainy days | 4 days | |
| Humidity | 71% | 💧 humid |
| Dew point | 7°C / 45°F | |
| Sunshine | 8.8 h/day | |
| Daylight | 10.9 h | |
| Wind | 20 km/h / 13 mph | |
| Air quality (US AQI) | 25 | 🍃 good |
Monthly averages from ERA5 reanalysis. AQI is the mean US Air Quality Index for the month.
Crowds in Colonia del Sacramento in August
How busy the place itself is — school and mass holidays, the months an editor tagged, and how sought-after the weather makes them. Never part of the comfort score.
Shoulder seasonan ordinary month(estimated)
Peak crowdsBusyShoulder seasonQuiet
Best months for Colonia del Sacramento's weather
Ranked by this destination's own climate comfort score across the year — a different thing from how busy it gets (see Crowds above).
Fair weatherColonia del Sacramento's weather doesn't swing hard through the year — comfort stays fairly steady in every month.
What's on in Colonia del Sacramento in August
Recurring seasonal events, natural spectacles, closures and holidays — curated and sourced.
- Season
Winter quiet
1 Jun – 31 Aug · usuallyOff-season shutdownClosuresSeveral of the restaurants in the historic quarter open only at weekends through the winter and the streets are close to empty on a weekday. It is the cheapest and the greyest the town gets.
Nearby, and something's on
Within 300 km of Colonia del Sacramento — a day trip or a short hop — with something on this month. Never part of the comfort score.
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Colonia del Sacramento in August — FAQ
- Is August a good time to visit Colonia del Sacramento?
- August in Colonia del Sacramento: nice, a little rain, with clean air — an excellent time to visit. It ranks #9 of 12 months for Colonia del Sacramento on SeasonMap's comfort score (82/100).
- What is the weather like in Colonia del Sacramento in August?
- In August, Colonia del Sacramento averages a daily high of 16.3°C and a low of 9.4°C, with about 47.6 mm of rain over roughly 3.6 rainy days.
- What is the air quality in Colonia del Sacramento in August?
- Colonia del Sacramento has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 25 in August.
Other months in Colonia del Sacramento
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Similar destinations in South America — August
Within 300 km: Buenos Aires' Tango BA Festival and World Cup around 10–25 Aug, and Montevideo's Winter on the rambla around 1 Jun – 31 Aug.