Weather in August in Argentina
Planning a journey to Argentina this August and curious over the weather conditions to await? Your essential details are found on this page, answering your query:
What is the weather like in Argentina in August?
The weather in Argentina in August can be quite varied, with temperatures that range from very cold to warm and precipitation levels ranging from almost none to heavy. The month of August is in the winter season.
Temperatures
During the day temperatures vary from very cold in Los Penitentes at -7°C to warm in Tartagal at 28°C. At night it cools down to 12°C in Tartagal and -15°C in Los Penitentes.To learn more about the conditions in specific areas of Argentina, check out the map below.
Precipitation
In August, precipitation varies across different areas. From almost no snow/rainfall in La Quiaca with an average of 2.7 mm to heavy snow/rainfall in Los Alerces National Park with 321 mm.Average sunshine
The city Buenos Aires usually sees around 177 hours of sunlight, indicating a moderately sunny period.For more details on the yearly climate, visit our Argentina climate page.
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Popular destinations
What is the weather like in August for the 5 most popular destinations in Argentina?
Buenos Aires
In August Buenos Aires generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 18°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 7°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.
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San Carlos de Bariloche
In August San Carlos de Bariloche generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 6°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -2°C and high monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Mar del Plata
In August Mar del Plata generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 15°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 6°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.
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Mendoza
In August Mendoza generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 17°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 4°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.
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Salta
In August Salta generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 20°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 6°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
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Is August the best time to visit Argentina?
Given the typically pleasant weather conditions in Buenos Aires, August might be a good time to visit Argentina. It's worth noting that weather conditions might differ depending on the location you visit.
Generally speaking, the best visiting conditions can be found in March, April, May, September, November and December offering mostly perfect weather in Buenos Aires. On the other hand, the weather in June and July tend to be tolerable.
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