Rio Grande do Sul Weather in August

Average temperatures, rainfall, sunshine and the best places to visit in Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil in August.

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Planning a getaway to Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil 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 Rio Grande do Sul in August

Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil is a region in Brazil. August in Rio Grande do Sul generally has temperatures that range from mild to warm, with precipitation levels ranging from moderate to high.

Temperatures

During the day temperatures vary from mild in Cassino at 17°C (63°F) to warm in Santa Rosa at 24°C (75°F). At night it cools down to 12°C (54°F) in Santa Rosa and 12°C (54°F) in Cassino.

To explore the conditions in Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil in more detail, check the map below.

Precipitation

In August, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Uruguaiana with an average of 91 mm (3.6 in) to high rainfall in Capão da Canoa with 150 mm (5.9 in).

Explore Rio Grande do Sul by month

Pick a month to see the average temperature, rainfall and sunshine in Rio Grande do Sul — and find the best time to visit. (based on Gramado)

January28°C (82°F) February28°C (82°F) March27°C (81°F) April24°C (75°F) May21°C (70°F) This monthJune19°C (66°F) July19°C (66°F) August21°C (70°F) September22°C (72°F) October24°C (75°F) November26°C (79°F) December28°C (82°F)
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Best Places to Visit in Rio Grande do Sul in August

Click on a destination dot for more details. Toggle the map to compare temperatures or precipitation across Rio Grande do Sul.

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 Rio Grande do Sul

What is the weather like in August for some of the most popular destinations in Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil?

Temperature range in Rio Grande do Sul (August)

Precipitation variation in Rio Grande do Sul (August)

Gramado

In August Gramado generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 21°C (70°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 9°C (48°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.

« July
August
September »
July
August
September
Max temperature
19°C (66°F)
21°C (70°F)
22°C (72°F)
Min temperature
8°C (46°F)
9°C (48°F)
11°C (52°F)
Monthly rainfall
176 mm (6.9 in)
144 mm (5.7 in)
187 mm (7.4 in)
Monthly rainy days
16 days
16 days
18 days
Weather conditions
tolerable
pleasant
tolerable
Climate in Gramado →

Canela

In August Canela generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 21°C (70°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 9°C (48°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.

« July
August
September »
July
August
September
Max temperature
19°C (66°F)
21°C (70°F)
22°C (72°F)
Min temperature
8°C (46°F)
9°C (48°F)
10°C (50°F)
Monthly rainfall
174 mm (6.9 in)
143 mm (5.6 in)
186 mm (7.3 in)
Monthly rainy days
16 days
16 days
18 days
Weather conditions
tolerable
pleasant
tolerable
Climate in Canela →

Porto Alegre

In August Porto Alegre generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 22°C (72°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 11°C (52°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.

« July
August
September »
July
August
September
Max temperature
20°C (68°F)
22°C (72°F)
23°C (73°F)
Min temperature
10°C (50°F)
11°C (52°F)
13°C (55°F)
Monthly sun hours
132 hours
147 hours
145 hours
Monthly rainfall
141 mm (5.6 in)
123 mm (4.8 in)
155 mm (6.1 in)
Monthly rainy days
16 days
16 days
18 days
Weather conditions
pleasant
pleasant
pleasant
Climate in Porto Alegre →

Bento Gonçalves

In August Bento Gonçalves generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 22°C (72°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 9°C (48°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.

« July
August
September »
July
August
September
Max temperature
19°C (66°F)
22°C (72°F)
22°C (72°F)
Min temperature
8°C (46°F)
9°C (48°F)
11°C (52°F)
Monthly rainfall
174 mm (6.9 in)
136 mm (5.4 in)
174 mm (6.9 in)
Monthly rainy days
16 days
16 days
18 days
Weather conditions
tolerable
pleasant
pleasant
Climate in Bento Gonçalves →

Nova Petrópolis

In August Nova Petrópolis generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 22°C (72°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 10°C (50°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.

« July
August
September »
July
August
September
Max temperature
19°C (66°F)
22°C (72°F)
22°C (72°F)
Min temperature
8°C (46°F)
10°C (50°F)
11°C (52°F)
Monthly sun hours
132 hours
147 hours
145 hours
Monthly rainfall
178 mm (7 in)
146 mm (5.7 in)
187 mm (7.4 in)
Monthly rainy days
16 days
16 days
18 days
Weather conditions
tolerable
pleasant
tolerable
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Popular cities in August

Day & night temperatures, rainfall and average weather in Rio Grande do Sul in August.

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Gramado 21°C (70°F) 9°C (48°F) 144 mm (5.7 in)
Canela 21°C (70°F) 9°C (48°F) 143 mm (5.6 in)
Porto Alegre 22°C (72°F) 11°C (52°F) 123 mm (4.8 in)
Bento Gonçalves 22°C (72°F) 9°C (48°F) 136 mm (5.4 in)
Nova Petrópolis 22°C (72°F) 10°C (50°F) 146 mm (5.7 in)
Capão da Canoa 18°C (64°F) 14°C (57°F) 150 mm (5.9 in)

Rio Grande do Sul weather in August: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil in August?

Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil typically experiences pleasant weather in August, part of the season. Daytime highs in Gramado average around 21°C (70°F), and temperatures drop to about 9°C (48°F) at night.

What is the average temperature in Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil in August?

Gramado averages a daytime maximum of 21°C (70°F) in August, with overnight lows close to 9°C (48°F).

Does Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil get a lot of rain in August?

Gramado typically receives notable rainfall in August, about 144 mm (5.7 in) on average across Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil.

Is August a Good Time to Visit Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil?

We believe that August is one of the best times to visit Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil with overall pleasant weather in Gramado. It's worth noting that weather conditions might differ depending on the location you visit.

Generally speaking, the best visiting conditions can be found in March, April, May, August and November offering mostly pleasant weather in Gramado. The weather in January, February and October, on the other hand, tends to be unpleasant.

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