Punta Arenas weather in August (Magallanes, Chile)

Will it be warm or cold in Punta Arenas this August? Our page offers a comprehensive look at the weather you can expect this month.

Temperatures

The month of August in Punta Arenas typically brings low temperatures and moderate rainfall. Throughout the day, temperatures can rise to about 7°C. At night, they generally drop to 2°C.

Precipitation

Punta Arenas in August usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 54 mm for the month. Delving into the climate records from the past 30 years, one can predict that nearly 6 days of the month will see rainfall.

Average sunshine

Expect a moderate amount of sunlight, with approximately 116 hours. This means a pleasant mix of sun and clouds.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, August may not be the ideal month to visit Punta Arenas. January and February generally stand out with the best circumstances. While May, June, July, August and September tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Punta Arenas climate page with graphs.

 

Punta Arenas, monthly averages in August

Min Temperature 2°C  

Max Temperature 7°C  

Chance of Rain 21%  

Precipitation 54 mm  

Rainy days 6 days  

Humidity 82%  

Windspeed 14 km/h  

Sunshine 116 hours  

Percentage Sunshine  

Where to go in Chile in August

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

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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?

Wear a base layer in cold weather; this is the #1 thing you can do to increase your overall body temperature.

What To Do

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

Swimming

5/10

Cycling

4/10

Walking

4/10

Camping

4/10

Outdoor sports

4/10

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