Guatapé weather in August
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August in Guatapé: warm, rainy, with clean air — one of the best months to visit.
#2 of 12 months in Guatapé · #229 of 1383 destinations to visit in August · comfort 90/100 (tier S)
Updated September 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis
Traveller notes on Guatapé in August
Other months in Guatapé
Guatapé's forum describes July as following a near-daily rhythm — regulars say it's almost always the same pattern, rain in the morning that clears by afternoon, or the reverse, rather than a day lost entirely to weather. Worth building flexibility into the day's plans around whichever half turns out clear.
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Guatapé climate normals — August
| Daytime high | 25°C / 77°F | 🌤 warm |
|---|---|---|
| Nighttime low | 15°C / 58°F | |
| Feels like (high) | 26°C / 79°F | |
| Rainfall | 92 mm / 3.6 in | 🌧 rainy |
| Rainy days | 14 days | |
| Humidity | 74% | 💧 humid |
| Dew point | 14°C / 57°F | |
| Sunshine | 10.4 h/day | |
| Daylight | 12.3 h | |
| Wind | 10 km/h / 6 mph | |
| Air quality (US AQI) | 37 | 🍃 good |
Monthly averages from ERA5 reanalysis. AQI is the mean US Air Quality Index for the month.
Crowds in Guatapé 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.
Busyone of its best months for weather(estimated)
Peak crowdsBusyShoulder seasonQuiet
Best months for Guatapé'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).
Best weatherGuatapé's best weather comes in January, July and August — separate windows, not one continuous season.
Best weatherFair weatherToughest weather
Nearby, and something's on
Within 300 km of Guatapé — a day trip or a short hop — with something on this month. Never part of the comfort score.
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Guatapé in August — FAQ
- Is August a good time to visit Guatapé?
- August in Guatapé: warm, rainy, with clean air — one of the best months to visit. It ranks #2 of 12 months for Guatapé on SeasonMap's comfort score (90/100).
- What is the weather like in Guatapé in August?
- In August, Guatapé averages a daily high of 24.8°C and a low of 14.7°C, with about 91.5 mm of rain over roughly 13.9 rainy days.
- What is the air quality in Guatapé in August?
- Guatapé has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 37 in August.
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Similar destinations in South America — August
Within 300 km: Medellín's Feria de las Flores on 31 Jul – 9 Aug, and Villa de Leyva's Festival del Viento y las Cometas on 14–17 Aug.