Weather in August in Magallanes
Considering a trip to Magallanes this August and wondering about the expected weather conditions? Find all the crucial information you need right here, addressing your question:
What is the weather like in Magallanes in August?
Magallanes is a region in Chile. August in Magallanes generally has cold temperatures, with precipitation levels ranging from moderate to heavy. It's the height of winter.
Temperatures
The average maximum temperatures are cold and range from 3°C in Torres del Paine to 7°C in Punta Arenas. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 2°C in Punta Arenas and -3°C in Torres del Paine.To learn more about the conditions in specific areas of Magallanes, check out the map below.
Precipitation
In August, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Porvenir with an average of 52 mm to heavy rainfall in Torres del Paine with 252 mm.For more details on the yearly climate, visit our Magallanes climate page.
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Popular destinations
What is the weather like in August for the 5 most popular destinations in Magallanes?
Puerto Natales
In August Puerto Natales generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 6°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -1°C and high monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Punta Arenas
In August Punta Arenas generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 7°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 2°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Torres del Paine
In August Torres del Paine generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 3°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -3°C and heavy monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Porvenir
In August Porvenir generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 7°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 2°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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El Toro
In August El Toro generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 5°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -3°C and high monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at other destinations in Magallanes, in Chile.
Is August the best time to visit Magallanes?
In our view, August might not be the best time to travel to Magallanes with often poor weather in Puerto Natales.
Generally speaking, the best visiting conditions can be found in January, February, March and December offering mostly unpleasant weather in Puerto Natales.
Interested in more climate information?
We have much more information about the climate in Magallanes.
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