Hot
Average highs reach 34°C, so days can feel very hot.
August verdict
Riohacha, Colombia in August
Weather score68Good
Good for holiday weather
Average highs reach 34°C, so days can feel very hot. Sunshine averages 7.6h per day, enough for a balanced month. Rainfall averages 85mm, so some wet days are possible.
August weather
Monthly averages
Temp
34°C
Rain
85mm
Sun
7.6h
Sea
28°C
Weather score
68
Good
Seasonal climate calendar
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Trip feel
Showers
Rainfall averages 85mm, so some wet days are possible.
Some sun
Sunshine averages 7.6h per day, enough for a balanced month.
Warm sea
Sea temperatures average 28°C, so swimming is usually comfortable by monthly-average standards.
Map
Weather map
Compare Riohacha, Colombia with nearby places by weather score, rain, sun, temperature, and swim conditions.
Temperature
August34°C average high
August sits in the warmer part of the year, so midday sightseeing can feel heavier than in cooler months.
Warmest monthsMay to September
This stretch sets the upper range for average daytime heat.
Rain
August85mm average rain
August sits on the drier side of Riohacha's year, which helps with sightseeing and transfers.
Driest monthsJanuary to April, June to August, and December
This is the drier part of the year, when outdoor plans usually need less weather flexibility.
Sun
August7.6 hours average sun
August is brighter than Riohacha's yearly average, though the strongest sunshine usually sits closer to the peak months.
Brightest monthsJune to August
This stretch has the strongest sunshine in the monthly averages.
Sea temperature
August28°C average sea
August sits in the warmer sea-temperature season, usually making swimming easier to enjoy.
Warmest seaAugust to November
Sea temperatures are usually near 28°C in this stretch, so swimming comfort is at its strongest.
Weather score
August68 weather score
August sits close to Riohacha's yearly weather-score average, giving a typical overall read on the month.
Best weather monthsJanuary to March, July, and December
These months have the strongest weather score in the monthly averages.
