Patagonia weather in August
Thinking about venturing to Patagonia this August and curious about the weather conditions to expect? This page holds all the key information you seek, responding to your question:
What is the weather like in Patagonia in August?
Patagonia is a region in Argentina. The weather in Patagonia in August can be quite varied, with temperatures that range from cold to moderate and precipitation levels ranging from low to high. During August, winter is in full swing.
Based on our climate data spanning from 1990-2020, the average maximum temperature is cold in San Carlos de Bariloche at 6°C to moderate in Santa Rosa at 18°C. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 5°C in Santa Rosa and -2°C in San Carlos de Bariloche.
In August, precipitation varies across different areas. From low rainfall in Neuquén with an average of 14 mm to high rainfall in San Carlos de Bariloche with 154 mm. San Carlos de Bariloche enjoys a balanced 147 hours of sunlight. Ensuring it's neither too overcast nor too sunny.
To learn more about the conditions in specific areas of Patagonia in August, check out the map below. For more details on the yearly weather, visit our Patagonia climate page.
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Average weather in San Carlos de Bariloche
In August San Carlos de Bariloche generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 6°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -2°C and high monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Average weather in Puerto Madryn
In August Puerto Madryn generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 16°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 4°C and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.
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Average weather in Neuquén
In August Neuquén generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 16°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 4°C and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.
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Average weather in Trelew
In August Trelew generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 16°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 4°C and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.
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Average weather in General Roca
In August General Roca generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 16°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 3°C and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.
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Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at other destinations in Patagonia, in Argentina.
Is August the best time to visit Patagonia?
In our view, August might not be the best time to travel to Patagonia with often poor weather in San Carlos de Bariloche.
Generally speaking, January and February provide perfect weather in San Carlos de Bariloche. On the other hand, the weather in May, June, July, August and September tend to be poor.
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