Mar del Plata weather in August (Buenos Aires Province, Argentina)

Is August a good time to explore Mar del Plata weather-wise? Here’s a detailed forecast of the month’s weather patterns.

Temperatures

August in Mar del Plata generally includes moderate temperatures and moderate rainfall. August ushers in the winter season. Daytime temperatures hover around 15°C, while nights can cool down to about 6°C.

Precipitation

Mar del Plata in August usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 61 mm for the month. Typically, you can expect about 8 days of rain this month.

Average sunshine

The city usually sees around 171 hours of sunlight, indicating a moderately sunny period.

Should you favor a climate that's both dry and comfortably warm January, February, March, April, November and December typically offer the most agreeable circumstances. On the other hand, July tends to be characterized by conditions that may not be as optimal.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Mar del Plata climate page with graphs.

 

Mar del Plata, monthly averages in August

Min Temperature 6°C  

Max Temperature 15°C  

Water Temperature 11°C  

Chance of Rain 26%  

Precipitation 61 mm  

Rainy days 8 days  

Humidity 81%  

Windspeed 14 km/h  

Sunshine 171 hours  

Percentage Sunshine 46%  

Where to go in Argentina in August

Find out more about the weather in Argentina and which places have the best travel conditions in this month.

Weather conditions Weather

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Legend perfect weather pleasant tolerable unpleasant poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C and 29°C and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm a month).

So, what should you wear in this month?

Plan on layering your clothes. Some days or part of the day it will be nice and warm and some moments it can be a bit chilly. Bring a rain jacket in case it rains during your stay. With a water temperature of around 11°C there is no need to bring your swimwear.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do.

Swimming

5/10

Cycling

6/10

Walking

6/10

Camping

4/10

Outdoor sports

10/10

Interested in more climate information?

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