Kitesurfing in Colombia in August
In August the best kitesurfing in Colombia is at Cabo de la Vela & Lago Calima.
Updated November 2026 · weather data 2022–2026
In short
- Wind: 28 windy days (15+ knots)
- Water: 27°C, no wetsuit
- Air: 29°C by day, 22°C at night
- Weather: sun (6+ hours) on about 29 days, rain (1+ mm) on about 14; a day can have both
- Warm enough for no wetsuit: Cabo de la Vela.
- For beginners: Cabo de la Vela & Lago Calima.
When are you planning to go?
1
AugPEAK SEASON
Cabo de la Vela
Colombia
28 windy days27° water34° air
Beginner-friendly · no wetsuit · ✈ RCH 113 km
2
AugPEAK SEASON
Lago Calima
Colombia
windy season24° air
Beginner-friendly · lake, no sea temperature · ✈ CLO 41 km
Averages of the 2 spots on this page. Windy days: days with at least 2 hours of 15+ knots between 9:00 and 18:00, averaged over recent years.
Questions
Where to go kitesurfing in Colombia in August?
Cabo de la Vela: 28 windy days; Lago Calima: windy season.
How warm is the water in Colombia in August?
About 27°C: no wetsuit.
Where can beginners go kitesurfing in August?
Good spots for beginners this month: Cabo de la Vela & Lago Calima.
Which airport is closest?
Almirante Padilla Airport (RCH), 113 km from Cabo de la Vela; Alfonso Bonilla Aragon International Airport (CLO), 41 km from Lago Calima.
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