Ríohacha Weather in August

What's the weather like in Ríohacha (La Guajira) in August 2024?

The climate in Ríohacha during August can be summarized as very hot, humid and a little damp.

August is in the summer in Ríohacha and is typically the 2nd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 35°C (94°F), whilst at night 24°C (76°F) is normal.

Ríohacha weather averages (imperial / metric)
Daytime temperature 34.5°C 94°F
Nightly temperature 24.4°C 75.8°F
Average temperature 29.4°C 84.9°F
Daily sunshine 8.1 hrs
Avg rainfall 85 mm 3.3 ins
Rainy days 7 days
Sea temperature 27.7°C 81.9°F
Humidity 71%
Windspeed 15.1kph 9 mph

On average August is the 5th wettest month of the year in Ríohacha with around 85mm 3.3 inches of rain making it a a little damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 7 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 8.1 hours of sunshine per day.

August temperatures in Ríohacha

Ríohacha average temperature in August

August rainfall

Ríohacha average rain in August

August hourly sunshine

Ríohacha average rain in August

The data used in these monthly averages covers a period of over 100 years right up until last year. As such they are a valid prediction of what to expect for the weather in Ríohacha in August 2024.

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Ríohacha weather stats

Ríohacha weather statistics
Hottest month: July 34.4°C 93.9°F
Driest month: February 7mm 0.3ins
Sunniest month: July 8.9hrs
Coldest month: January 31.6°C 88.9°F
Wettest month: October 271mm 10.7ins
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