Puerto Varas weather in August (Los Lagos, Chile)

Planning a trip to Puerto Varas in August? Check out this comprehensive weather guide.

In August, Puerto Varas typically experiences moderate temperatures and heavy rainfall. Anticipate daytime temperatures around 12°C, while night temperatures can drop to 5°C.

Puerto Varas in August falls under the rainy season with heavy rainfall, averaging around 259 mm for the month. When we look at the climate data from the last 30 years, we can expect around 11 days of rain.

The area sees fewer sunny days, with a projection of about 95 hours of sunshine. This reduced sunlight makes it ideal for those who prefer cooler, overcast conditions over bright sunny days.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, August may not be the ideal month to visit Puerto Varas. January typically offers the most agreeable circumstances. On the other hand, April, 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 Puerto Varas climate page with graphs.

 

Puerto Varas, monthly averages in August

Min TemperatureMin Temperature 5°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 12°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 36%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 259 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 11 days  
HumidityHumidity 88% *  
WindspeedWindspeed 14 km/h *  
SunshineSunshine 95 hours *  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine *  
* Data from: Puerto Montt, Chile (13 KM, 8 Miles).

Where to go in Chile in August

Find out more about the weather in Chile 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 Puerto Varas in August?

Plan on layering your clothes. Some days or part of the day it will be nice and warm and some moments it can be a bit chilly. Bring a rain jacket in case it rains during your stay.

What To Do

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

Swimming
4/10
Cycling
5/10
Walking
5/10
Camping
3/10
Outdoor sports
5/10

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