Puerto Natales

Patagonia Chile Weather in August

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

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Puerto Natales Punta Arenas Puerto Montt Coyhaique

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

What to Expect in Patagonia Chile in August

Patagonia Chile, Chile is a region in Chile. August in Patagonia Chile generally has temperatures that range from cold to mild, with precipitation levels ranging from moderate to heavy. During August, winter is in full swing.

Temperatures

During the day temperatures vary from cold in Puerto Natales at 6°C (43°F) to mild in Puerto Montt at 12°C (54°F). At night it cools down to 5°C (41°F) in Puerto Montt and -1°C (30°F) in Puerto Natales.

For a closer look at conditions across Patagonia Chile, Chile, refer to the map below.

Precipitation

In August, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Punta Arenas with an average of 54 mm (2.1 in) to heavy rainfall in Puerto Montt with 251 mm (9.9 in).

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Best Places to Visit in Patagonia Chile in August

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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 Patagonia Chile

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

Temperature range in Patagonia Chile (August)

Precipitation variation in Patagonia Chile (August)

Puerto Natales

In August Puerto Natales generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 6°C (43°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around -1°C (30°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)
8°C (46°F)
Min temperature
-2°C (28°F)
-1°C (30°F)
1°C (34°F)
Monthly snow/rainfall
103 mm (4.1 in)
109 mm (4.3 in)
109 mm (4.3 in)
Monthly rainy days
7 days
6 days
5 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Puerto Natales →

Punta Arenas

In August Punta Arenas generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 7°C (45°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 2°C (36°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« July
August
September »
July
August
September
Max temperature
6°C (43°F)
7°C (45°F)
9°C (48°F)
Min temperature
1°C (34°F)
2°C (36°F)
3°C (37°F)
Monthly sun hours
85 hours
116 hours
145 hours
Monthly rainfall
49 mm (1.9 in)
54 mm (2.1 in)
48 mm (1.9 in)
Monthly rainy days
8 days
6 days
6 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Punta Arenas →

Puerto Montt

In August Puerto Montt generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 12°C (54°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 5°C (41°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« July
August
September »
July
August
September
Max temperature
11°C (52°F)
12°C (54°F)
14°C (57°F)
Min temperature
5°C (41°F)
5°C (41°F)
6°C (43°F)
Monthly sun hours
71 hours
95 hours
125 hours
Monthly rainfall
252 mm (9.9 in)
251 mm (9.9 in)
174 mm (6.9 in)
Monthly rainy days
12 days
11 days
8 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
unpleasant
Climate in Puerto Montt →

Coyhaique

In August Coyhaique 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
4°C (39°F)
6°C (43°F)
8°C (46°F)
Min temperature
-4°C (25°F)
-2°C (28°F)
-1°C (30°F)
Monthly sun hours
83 hours
126 hours
158 hours
Monthly snow/rainfall
171 mm (6.7 in)
185 mm (7.3 in)
123 mm (4.8 in)
Monthly rainy days
8 days
7 days
5 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Coyhaique →

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Popular cities in August

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

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Puerto Natales 6°C (43°F) -1°C (30°F) 109 mm (4.3 in)
Punta Arenas 7°C (45°F) 2°C (36°F) 54 mm (2.1 in)
Puerto Montt 12°C (54°F) 5°C (41°F) 251 mm (9.9 in)
Coyhaique 6°C (43°F) -2°C (28°F) 185 mm (7.3 in)

Patagonia Chile weather in August: frequently asked questions

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

Expect poor weather across Patagonia Chile, Chile in August. The popular destination of Puerto Natales averages 6°C (43°F) by day and -1°C (30°F) at night during this winter month.

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

Daytime temperatures in Puerto Natales peak at roughly 6°C (43°F) in August, dropping to about -1°C (30°F) overnight.

Does Patagonia Chile, Chile get a lot of snow/rain in August?

Puerto Natales typically receives notable snow/rainfall in August, about 109 mm (4.3 in) on average across Patagonia Chile, Chile.

Is August a Good Time to Visit Patagonia Chile, Chile?

Given the typically poor weather conditions in Puerto Natales, August may not be the ideal time to visit Patagonia Chile, Chile.

Generally speaking, January, February, March and December provide unpleasant weather in Puerto Natales.

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