Mendoza Province

Mendoza Province Weather in August

Average temperatures, rainfall, sunshine and the best places to visit in Mendoza Province, Argentina in August.

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San Rafael Mendoza Chacras de Coria Potrerillos

Planning a trip to Mendoza Province, Argentina this August? Here's what you need to know about the weather:

What to Expect in Mendoza Province in August

Mendoza Province, Argentina is a region in Argentina. The weather in Mendoza Province in August can be quite varied, with temperatures that range from very cold to pleasant and precipitation levels ranging from low to high. During August, winter is in full swing.

Temperatures

The average maximum daytime temperatures vary from very cold in Los Penitentes at -7°C (19°F) to pleasant in General Alvear at 20°C (68°F). Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 5°C (41°F) in General Alvear and -15°C (5°F) in Los Penitentes.

For specific regional insights in Mendoza Province, Argentina, refer to the map provided below.

Precipitation

In August, precipitation varies across different areas. From low rainfall in San Martín with an average of 14 mm (0.6 in) to high rainfall in Las Lenas with 137 mm (5.4 in).

Average sunshine

Sunshine is generally plentiful throughout many areas. Mendoza enjoys about 217 hours of sunlight, ideal for those seeking sunny weather.

Explore Mendoza Province by month

Pick a month to see the average temperature, rainfall and sunshine in Mendoza Province — and find the best time to visit. (based on San Rafael)

January32°C (90°F) February30°C (86°F) March27°C (81°F) April22°C (72°F) May18°C (64°F) June16°C (61°F) This monthJuly15°C (59°F) August18°C (64°F) September20°C (68°F) October24°C (75°F) November28°C (82°F) December30°C (86°F)
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Best Places to Visit in Mendoza Province in August

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

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 Mendoza Province

What is the weather like in August for some of the most popular destinations in Mendoza Province, Argentina?

Temperature range in Mendoza Province (August)

Precipitation variation in Mendoza Province (August)

Mendoza

In August Mendoza generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 17°C (63°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 4°C (39°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.

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August
September »
July
August
September
Max temperature
14°C (57°F)
17°C (63°F)
20°C (68°F)
Min temperature
2°C (36°F)
4°C (39°F)
7°C (45°F)
Monthly sun hours
186 hours
217 hours
221 hours
Monthly rainfall
26 mm (1 in)
30 mm (1.2 in)
38 mm (1.5 in)
Monthly rainy days
2 days
2 days
3 days
Weather conditions
pleasant
pleasant
perfect
Climate in Mendoza →

San Rafael

In August San Rafael generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 18°C (64°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 3°C (37°F) and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

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August
September »
July
August
September
Max temperature
15°C (59°F)
18°C (64°F)
20°C (68°F)
Min temperature
1°C (34°F)
3°C (37°F)
6°C (43°F)
Monthly sun hours
166 hours
211 hours
199 hours
Monthly rainfall
19 mm (0.7 in)
25 mm (1 in)
32 mm (1.3 in)
Monthly rainy days
2 days
2 days
4 days
Weather conditions
pleasant
perfect
perfect
Climate in San Rafael →

Chacras de Coria

In August Chacras de Coria generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 15°C (59°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 3°C (37°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.

« July
August
September »
July
August
September
Max temperature
13°C (55°F)
15°C (59°F)
18°C (64°F)
Min temperature
1°C (34°F)
3°C (37°F)
6°C (43°F)
Monthly sun hours
186 hours
217 hours
221 hours
Monthly rainfall
29 mm (1.1 in)
34 mm (1.3 in)
45 mm (1.8 in)
Monthly rainy days
3 days
2 days
4 days
Weather conditions
tolerable
tolerable
pleasant
Climate in Chacras de Coria →

Potrerillos

In August Potrerillos generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 7°C (45°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around -6°C (21°F) and moderate monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

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August
September »
July
August
September
Max temperature
5°C (41°F)
7°C (45°F)
9°C (48°F)
Min temperature
-7°C (19°F)
-6°C (21°F)
-4°C (25°F)
Monthly sun hours
186 hours
217 hours
221 hours
Monthly snow/rainfall
44 mm (1.7 in)
46 mm (1.8 in)
58 mm (2.3 in)
Monthly rainy days
3 days
3 days
4 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
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Maipú

In August Maipú generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 17°C (63°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 5°C (41°F) and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.

« July
August
September »
July
August
September
Max temperature
14°C (57°F)
17°C (63°F)
21°C (70°F)
Min temperature
3°C (37°F)
5°C (41°F)
8°C (46°F)
Monthly sun hours
186 hours
217 hours
221 hours
Monthly rainfall
24 mm (0.9 in)
29 mm (1.1 in)
35 mm (1.4 in)
Monthly rainy days
3 days
2 days
4 days
Weather conditions
pleasant
pleasant
perfect
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Popular cities in August

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

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
San Rafael 18°C (64°F) 3°C (37°F) 25 mm (1 in)
Mendoza 17°C (63°F) 4°C (39°F) 30 mm (1.2 in)
Chacras de Coria 15°C (59°F) 3°C (37°F) 34 mm (1.3 in)
Potrerillos 7°C (45°F) -6°C (21°F) 46 mm (1.8 in)
Maipú 17°C (63°F) 5°C (41°F) 29 mm (1.1 in)
Valle Grande 16°C (61°F) 1°C (34°F) 25 mm (1 in)

Mendoza Province weather in August: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in Mendoza Province, Argentina in August?

Expect pleasant weather across Mendoza Province, Argentina in August. The popular destination of Mendoza averages 17°C (63°F) by day and 4°C (39°F) at night during this winter month.

What is the average temperature in Mendoza Province, Argentina in August?

Mendoza averages a daytime maximum of 17°C (63°F) in August, with overnight lows close to 4°C (39°F).

Does Mendoza Province, Argentina get a lot of rain in August?

Not particularly. Mendoza averages just 30 mm (1.2 in) of rain in August, making it a mostly dry month for Mendoza Province, Argentina.

Is August a Good Time to Visit Mendoza Province, Argentina?

In our opinion, August is a good time to visit Mendoza Province, Argentina with overall pleasant weather in Mendoza. It's worth noting that weather conditions might differ depending on the location you visit.

On average, the best time to visit Mendoza Province, Argentina is in February, March, April, September, October and November with generally perfect weather in Mendoza. In contrast, January, May and December tend to have tolerable weather conditions.

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