Rurrenabaque weather in August
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August in Rurrenabaque: hot, a little rain, with clean air — a great time to visit.
#4 of 12 months in Rurrenabaque · #935 of 1383 destinations to visit in August · comfort 70/100 (tier B)
Updated September 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis
Traveller notes on Rurrenabaque in August
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Rurrenabaque climate normals — August
| Daytime high | 32°C / 89°F | 🥵 hot |
|---|---|---|
| Nighttime low | 20°C / 68°F | |
| Rainfall | 36 mm / 1.4 in | 🌦 some rain |
| Rainy days | 5 days | |
| Humidity | 68% | 💧 humid |
| Dew point | 18°C / 65°F | |
| Sunshine | 9.9 h/day | |
| Daylight | 11.6 h | |
| Wind | 11 km/h / 7 mph | |
| Air quality (US AQI) | 44 | 🍃 good |
Monthly averages from ERA5 reanalysis. AQI is the mean US Air Quality Index for the month.
Crowds in Rurrenabaque 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 Rurrenabaque'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 weatherRurrenabaque's weather peaks May–July, best around June.
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What's on in Rurrenabaque in August
Recurring seasonal events, natural spectacles, closures and holidays — curated and sourced.
- Season
Dry season for Madidi and the pampas
1 May – 31 Oct · usuallyMay to October is when the pampas tracks are driveable and the animals concentrate on the water that is left. These are the months the Yacuma boat trips and the Madidi lodges actually run properly.
Nearby, and something's on
Within 300 km of Rurrenabaque — a day trip or a short hop — with something on this month. Never part of the comfort score.
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Rurrenabaque in August — FAQ
- Is August a good time to visit Rurrenabaque?
- August in Rurrenabaque: hot, a little rain, with clean air — a great time to visit. It ranks #4 of 12 months for Rurrenabaque on SeasonMap's comfort score (70/100).
- What is the weather like in Rurrenabaque in August?
- In August, Rurrenabaque averages a daily high of 31.7°C and a low of 19.8°C, with about 36.4 mm of rain over roughly 5 rainy days.
- What is the air quality in Rurrenabaque in August?
- Rurrenabaque has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 44 in August.
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Similar destinations in South America — August
Within 300 km: La Paz's Altiplano dry season around 1 May – 30 Sep.