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Araucanía Weather in August

Average temperatures, rainfall, sunshine and the best places to visit in Araucanía, Chile in August.

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Pucón Temuco Villarrica Malalcahuello

Planning a trip to Araucanía, Chile this August? Here's what you need to know about the weather:

What to Expect in Araucanía in August

Araucanía, Chile is a region in Chile. August in Araucanía generally has temperatures that range from cold to mild, with precipitation levels ranging from high to heavy. It's the height of winter.

Temperatures

The average maximum daytime temperatures vary from cold in Lonquimay at 6°C (43°F) to mild in Temuco at 14°C (57°F). Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 4°C (39°F) in Temuco and -4°C (25°F) in Lonquimay.

To learn more about the conditions in specific areas of Araucanía, Chile, check out the map below.

Precipitation

In August, precipitation varies across different areas. From high rainfall in Capitán Pastene with an average of 156 mm (6.1 in) to heavy rainfall in Licán Ray with 395 mm (16 in).

Explore Araucanía by month

Pick a month to see the average temperature, rainfall and sunshine in Araucanía — and find the best time to visit. (based on Pucón)

January22°C (72°F) February23°C (73°F) March20°C (68°F) April16°C (61°F) May13°C (55°F) This monthJune10°C (50°F) July9°C (48°F) August10°C (50°F) September13°C (55°F) October15°C (59°F) November17°C (63°F) December19°C (66°F)
Best Time to Visit Araucanía →

Best Places to Visit in Araucanía in August

Click on a destination dot for more details. Toggle the map to compare temperatures or precipitation across Araucanía.

Conditions Temperatures Precipitation
perfect weather
pleasant
tolerable
unpleasant
poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).

Popular Destinations in Araucanía

What is the weather like in August for some of the most popular destinations in Araucanía, Chile?

Temperature range in Araucanía (August)

Precipitation variation in Araucanía (August)

Pucón

In August Pucón generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 10°C (50°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 2°C (36°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« July
August
September »
July
August
September
Max temperature
9°C (48°F)
10°C (50°F)
13°C (55°F)
Min temperature
2°C (36°F)
2°C (36°F)
3°C (37°F)
Monthly rainfall
419 mm (16 in)
378 mm (15 in)
243 mm (9.6 in)
Monthly rainy days
11 days
10 days
8 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Pucón →

Temuco

In August Temuco generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 14°C (57°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 4°C (39°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« July
August
September »
July
August
September
Max temperature
12°C (54°F)
14°C (57°F)
16°C (61°F)
Min temperature
4°C (39°F)
4°C (39°F)
5°C (41°F)
Monthly sun hours
90 hours
125 hours
173 hours
Monthly rainfall
214 mm (8.4 in)
191 mm (7.5 in)
116 mm (4.6 in)
Monthly rainy days
10 days
9 days
7 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
unpleasant
Climate in Temuco →

Villarrica

In August Villarrica generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 12°C (54°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 4°C (39°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« July
August
September »
July
August
September
Max temperature
10°C (50°F)
12°C (54°F)
14°C (57°F)
Min temperature
3°C (37°F)
4°C (39°F)
4°C (39°F)
Monthly sun hours
90 hours
125 hours
173 hours
Monthly rainfall
393 mm (15 in)
356 mm (14 in)
224 mm (8.8 in)
Monthly rainy days
11 days
10 days
7 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Villarrica →

Malalcahuello

In August Malalcahuello generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 6°C (43°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around -2°C (28°F) and heavy monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« July
August
September »
July
August
September
Max temperature
5°C (41°F)
6°C (43°F)
9°C (48°F)
Min temperature
-3°C (27°F)
-2°C (28°F)
-2°C (28°F)
Monthly snow/rainfall
342 mm (13 in)
307 mm (12 in)
191 mm (7.5 in)
Monthly rainy days
10 days
9 days
8 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Malalcahuello →

Licán Ray

In August Licán Ray generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 11°C (52°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 2°C (36°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« July
August
September »
July
August
September
Max temperature
9°C (48°F)
11°C (52°F)
13°C (55°F)
Min temperature
2°C (36°F)
2°C (36°F)
3°C (37°F)
Monthly rainfall
428 mm (17 in)
395 mm (16 in)
252 mm (9.9 in)
Monthly rainy days
12 days
10 days
8 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
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Popular cities in August

Day & night temperatures, rainfall and average weather in Araucanía in August.

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Pucón 10°C (50°F) 2°C (36°F) 378 mm (15 in)
Temuco 14°C (57°F) 4°C (39°F) 191 mm (7.5 in)
Villarrica 12°C (54°F) 4°C (39°F) 356 mm (14 in)
Malalcahuello 6°C (43°F) -2°C (28°F) 307 mm (12 in)
Licán Ray 11°C (52°F) 2°C (36°F) 395 mm (16 in)
Caburgua 8°C (46°F) 0°C (32°F) 355 mm (14 in)

Araucanía weather in August: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in Araucanía, Chile in August?

Araucanía, Chile typically experiences poor weather in August, part of the winter season. Daytime highs in Pucón average around 10°C (50°F), and temperatures drop to about 2°C (36°F) at night.

What is the average temperature in Araucanía, Chile in August?

Average temperatures in Araucanía, Chile during August range from a nighttime low near 2°C (36°F) to a daytime high around 10°C (50°F) in Pucón.

Does Araucanía, Chile get a lot of rain in August?

Yes. August brings heavy rainfall to Araucanía, Chile, with Pucón averaging around 378 mm (15 in). Expect frequent showers and pack accordingly.

Is August a Good Time to Visit Araucanía, Chile?

Given the typically poor weather conditions in Pucón, August may not be the ideal time to visit Araucanía, Chile.

Generally speaking, the best visiting conditions can be found in January and February offering mostly perfect weather in Pucón. On the other hand, the weather in April, May, June, July, August, September and October tend to be poor.

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