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Patagonia weather in August
⚠️ Fair
🌡️ Temperature min / max
32°F – 45°F
🌧 Rainy days
20% of days
☀️ Sunshine
7.8h per day on average
🌊 🌊 Season
Summer
⭐ ⭐ Weather score
4.9/10
📅 📅 Best month
January (7.4/10)
Quick decision
Should you visit Patagonia in August?
⚠️ Fair
✅ Yes if: you want the lowest prices and minimal crowds.
❌ No if: you're looking for summer weather — conditions don't support it.
Our take: Patagonia in August: 20% rain, 7.8h of sunshine. Better to wait for January.
By trip type
Patagonia in August by trip type
- 🏙️ 🏙️ City break / culture : ⚠️ Possible
- 🚶 🚶 Outdoor activities : ❌ Not recommended
- 🏖️ Beach / swimming : — No sea access
- 💰 💰 Budget : ✅ Low season
Local context
What to expect in August
In August, Patagonia sees 7°F during the day with 7.8h of sunshine per day. Rain risk remains low (20% of days), leaving good room for outdoor activities.
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Month-by-month comparison
| Month | Min °F | Max °F | Rain % | Precip in | Sun h/d | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 🌤️ January | 46°F | 66°F | 31% | 0.1in | 12.1h | 7.4/10 |
| 🌤️ February | 48°F | 64°F | 32% | 0.0in | 11.6h | 7.3/10 |
| ⛅ March | 45°F | 61°F | 27% | 0.0in | 9.7h | 7.1/10 |
| ⛅ April | 39°F | 54°F | 25% | 0.0in | 8.3h | 6.1/10 |
| 🌫️ May | 34°F | 46°F | 24% | 0.0in | 7.0h | 4.7/10 |
| 🌨️ June | 30°F | 39°F | 21% | 0.0in | 6.1h | 4.2/10 |
| 🌨️ July | 30°F | 39°F | 18% | 0.0in | 6.5h | 4.3/10 |
| 🌫️ August | 32°F | 45°F | 20% | 0.0in | 7.8h | 4.9/10 |
| 🌫️ September | 36°F | 50°F | 17% | 0.0in | 10.0h | 6.7/10 |
| ⛅ October | 39°F | 57°F | 22% | 0.0in | 11.0h | 7.0/10 |
| ⛅ November | 43°F | 63°F | 24% | 0.0in | 12.8h | 7.4/10 |
| 🌤️ December | 46°F | 64°F | 33% | 0.1in | 12.4h | 7.3/10 |
Ideal
Fair
Challenging climate
◀ Current month · Source Open-Meteo · 10 years
📊 Data source
Data based on 10 years of ERA5 records via Open-Meteo, with ECMWF seasonal adjustment. In August, Patagonia averages 45°F, 20% rainy days and 7.8h of sunshine per day. Overall weather score: 4.9/10.
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Comparison
August vs January (best month)
The best month is January (score 7.4/10). Difference:
- 🌡️ Max temperature : +12°F
- 🌧 Rainy days : +11%
- ☀️ Sunshine : +4.3h/day
FAQ
FAQ — Patagonia in August
Is August a good time to visit Patagonia?
August is not recommended for Patagonia (score 4.9/10). With 20% rainy days and 7.8h of sunshine, consider January (7.4/10) instead.
What's the weather like in Patagonia in August?
It's cool with 45°F daytime and 32°F at night. 7.8h of sunshine per day. Pack warm clothes and favour indoor visits.
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