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Río Gallegos weather in August (Santa Cruz, Argentina)

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

Temperatures

In August, Río Gallegos tends to experience low temperatures and low rainfall. The winter season takes place during August. Throughout the day, temperatures typically settle at around 9°C. But by evening, they drop to around 0°C.

Precipitation

Río Gallegos in August usually receives low rainfall, averaging around 24 mm for the month. Rain is expected on roughly 6 days.

Average sunshine

The month experiences a moderate amount of sunlight, with 107 hours hours. A nice balance between sunshine and clouds.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, August may not be the ideal month to visit Río Gallegos. January typically offers the most agreeable circumstances. On the other hand, May, June, July and August tend to be characterized by conditions that may not be as optimal.

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

 

Río Gallegos, monthly averages in August

Min TemperatureMin Temperature 0°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 9°C  
Water TemperatureWater Temperature 4°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 20%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 24 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 6 days  
HumidityHumidity 74%  
WindspeedWindspeed 22 km/h  
SunshineSunshine 107 hours  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine 36%  

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.

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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. Also, consider bringing a rain jacket as there might be some rain. With a water temperature of around 4°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
4/10
Walking
4/10
Camping
5/10
Outdoor sports
4/10

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