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Santiago Metropolitan Region Weather in August

Average temperatures, rainfall, sunshine and the best places to visit in Santiago Metropolitan Region, Chile in August.

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Santiago Valle Nevado Puente Alto Farellones

Planning a getaway to Santiago Metropolitan Region, Chile this August and curious about the weather you should prepare for? Discover all the vital details you need on this page, solving your puzzle:

What to Expect in Santiago Metropolitan Region in August

Santiago Metropolitan Region, Chile is a region in Chile. Santiago Metropolitan Region, Chile offers a broad spectrum of weather patterns. In August, one might encounter temperatures that range from very cold to mild, and precipitation levels ranging from moderate to high. August is a winter month.

Temperatures

The average maximum daytime temperatures vary from very cold in Valle Nevado at 2°C (36°F) to mild in Tiltil at 17°C (63°F). Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 4°C (39°F) in Tiltil and -7°C (19°F) in Valle Nevado.

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

Precipitation

In August, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Tiltil with an average of 78 mm (3.1 in) to high rainfall in San Alfonso with 136 mm (5.4 in).

Average sunshine

Sunshine levels are moderate in most locations. Santiago typically sees 161 hours of sunlight, creating comfortable conditions that aren't too bright or too dim. Looking for something sunnier? Our weather planner helps you discover destinations with more reliable sunshine.

Explore Santiago Metropolitan Region by month

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

January28°C (82°F) February28°C (82°F) March26°C (79°F) April22°C (72°F) May18°C (64°F) June15°C (59°F) This monthJuly14°C (57°F) August16°C (61°F) September18°C (64°F) October21°C (70°F) November24°C (75°F) December26°C (79°F)
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Best Places to Visit in Santiago Metropolitan Region in August

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

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 Santiago Metropolitan Region

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

Temperature range in Santiago Metropolitan Region (August)

Precipitation variation in Santiago Metropolitan Region (August)

Santiago

In August Santiago generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 16°C (61°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 3°C (37°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.

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August
September »
July
August
September
Max temperature
14°C (57°F)
16°C (61°F)
18°C (64°F)
Min temperature
1°C (34°F)
3°C (37°F)
5°C (41°F)
Monthly sun hours
130 hours
161 hours
186 hours
Monthly rainfall
94 mm (3.7 in)
90 mm (3.5 in)
72 mm (2.8 in)
Monthly rainy days
4 days
3 days
4 days
Weather conditions
tolerable
tolerable
pleasant
Climate in Santiago →

Valle Nevado

In August Valle Nevado generally has very low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 2°C (36°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around -7°C (19°F) and high monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

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August
September »
July
August
September
Max temperature
0°C (32°F)
2°C (36°F)
4°C (39°F)
Min temperature
-8°C (18°F)
-7°C (19°F)
-6°C (21°F)
Monthly sun hours
130 hours
161 hours
186 hours
Monthly snow/rainfall
130 mm (5.1 in)
117 mm (4.6 in)
107 mm (4.2 in)
Monthly rainy days
5 days
4 days
6 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Valle Nevado →

Puente Alto

In August Puente Alto generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 13°C (55°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 0°C (32°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.

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August
September »
July
August
September
Max temperature
11°C (52°F)
13°C (55°F)
16°C (61°F)
Min temperature
-1°C (30°F)
0°C (32°F)
2°C (36°F)
Monthly sun hours
130 hours
161 hours
186 hours
Monthly rainfall
107 mm (4.2 in)
98 mm (3.9 in)
77 mm (3 in)
Monthly rainy days
4 days
3 days
4 days
Weather conditions
poor
unpleasant
tolerable
Climate in Puente Alto →

Farellones

In August Farellones generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 4°C (39°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around -6°C (21°F) and high monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« July
August
September »
July
August
September
Max temperature
2°C (36°F)
4°C (39°F)
7°C (45°F)
Min temperature
-7°C (19°F)
-6°C (21°F)
-4°C (25°F)
Monthly sun hours
130 hours
161 hours
186 hours
Monthly snow/rainfall
121 mm (4.8 in)
111 mm (4.4 in)
101 mm (4 in)
Monthly rainy days
5 days
4 days
5 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Farellones →

San José de Maipo

In August San José de Maipo generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 6°C (43°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around -5°C (23°F) and high monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« July
August
September »
July
August
September
Max temperature
4°C (39°F)
6°C (43°F)
9°C (48°F)
Min temperature
-6°C (21°F)
-5°C (23°F)
-3°C (27°F)
Monthly sun hours
130 hours
161 hours
186 hours
Monthly snow/rainfall
138 mm (5.4 in)
124 mm (4.9 in)
105 mm (4.1 in)
Monthly rainy days
4 days
4 days
5 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in San José de Maipo →

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Popular cities in August

Day & night temperatures, rainfall and average weather in Santiago Metropolitan Region in August.

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Santiago 16°C (61°F) 3°C (37°F) 90 mm (3.5 in)
Valle Nevado 2°C (36°F) -7°C (19°F) 117 mm (4.6 in)
Puente Alto 13°C (55°F) 0°C (32°F) 98 mm (3.9 in)
Farellones 4°C (39°F) -6°C (21°F) 111 mm (4.4 in)
San José de Maipo 6°C (43°F) -5°C (23°F) 124 mm (4.9 in)
Pirque 13°C (55°F) 0°C (32°F) 99 mm (3.9 in)

Santiago Metropolitan Region weather in August: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in Santiago Metropolitan Region, Chile in August?

Expect tolerable weather across Santiago Metropolitan Region, Chile in August. The popular destination of Santiago averages 16°C (61°F) by day and 3°C (37°F) at night during this winter month.

What is the average temperature in Santiago Metropolitan Region, Chile in August?

Average temperatures in Santiago Metropolitan Region, Chile during August range from a nighttime low near 3°C (37°F) to a daytime high around 16°C (61°F) in Santiago.

Does Santiago Metropolitan Region, Chile get a lot of rain in August?

Rain is generally moderate to light in Santiago Metropolitan Region, Chile during August, with Santiago averaging close to 90 mm (3.5 in).

Is August a Good Time to Visit Santiago Metropolitan Region, Chile?

In our opinion, August is a good time to visit Santiago Metropolitan Region, Chile with overall tolerable weather in Santiago. However, the weather conditions may vary depending on your destination.

Generally speaking, the best visiting conditions can be found in January, February, March, April, October, November and December offering mostly perfect weather in Santiago. On the other hand, the weather in June tends to be unpleasant.

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