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Río Gallegos weather in August (Santa Cruz, Argentina)

Curious about the August weather in Río Gallegos? Wondering if it's an optimal time for a visit? This page provides detailed information on the weather conditions for that month.

In August, Río Gallegos generally has low temperatures and low rainfall. August is a winter month. Throughout the day, temperatures typically settle at around 9°C. But by evening, they drop to around 0°C.

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

The area experiences a moderate amount of sunshine, with approximately 107 hours of sunlight expected. This makes it neither too gloomy nor overly bright.

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  
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 in August and which places have the best weather 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 Río Gallegos in August?

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.

What To Do

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

Swimming
5/10
Cycling
4/10
Walking
4/10
Camping
5/10
Outdoor sports
4/10

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