El Chaltén weather in August (Santa Cruz, Argentina)
How is the weather in El Chaltén in August? Wondering if it's the right time to visit? Browse this page for a comprehensive overview of the weather conditions for that month.
In August, El Chaltén typically experiences very low temperatures and heavy snow/rainfall. August falls within the winter season. Throughout the day, temperatures typically settle at around 2°C. But by evening, they drop to around -5°C. It is a very cold month, so be prepared and make sure to dress up warm. It's always better to be prepared than to find oneself shivering in the cold.
El Chaltén in August falls under the rainy season with heavy snow/rainfall, averaging around 187 mm for the month. When we look at the climate data from the last 30 years, we can expect around 6 days of snow/rain.
The city usually sees around 148 hours of sunlight, indicating a moderately sunny period.
In case you lean more towards enjoying temperate temperatures and rain-free days typically offer the most optimal weather. In contrast, tend to have less optimal conditions.
For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized El Chaltén climate page with graphs.
El Chaltén, monthly averages in August
Min Temperature
-5°C
Max Temperature
2°C
Chance of Rain
21%
Precipitation
187 mm
Rainy days
6 days
Sunshine
148 hours
Percentage Sunshine
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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So, what should you wear in El Chaltén in August?
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 in August.
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