Río Negro Weather in August

Average temperatures, rainfall, sunshine and the best places to visit in Río Negro, Argentina in August.

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El Bolsón Las Grutas Cipolletti Viedma

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

What to Expect in Río Negro in August

Río Negro, Argentina is a region in Argentina. Río Negro, Argentina offers a broad spectrum of weather patterns. In August, one might encounter temperatures that range from cold to mild, and precipitation levels ranging from low to heavy. August falls during the winter season.

Temperatures

During the day the temperature is cold in Villa Mascardi at 5°C (41°F) and mild in Río Colorado at 17°C (63°F). As night falls, temperatures generally drop to 4°C (39°F) in Río Colorado and -3°C (27°F) in Villa Mascardi.

For a closer look at conditions across Río Negro, Argentina, refer to the map below.

Precipitation

In August, precipitation varies across different areas. From low rainfall in Allen with an average of 14 mm (0.6 in) to heavy rainfall in Villa Mascardi with 210 mm (8.3 in).

Explore Río Negro by month

Pick a month to see the average temperature, rainfall and sunshine in Río Negro - and find the best time to visit. (based on El Bolsón)

January20°C (68°F) February21°C (70°F) March18°C (64°F) April13°C (55°F) May9°C (48°F) June5°C (41°F) This monthJuly5°C (41°F) August6°C (43°F) September9°C (48°F) October12°C (54°F) November15°C (59°F) December18°C (64°F)
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Best Places to Visit in Río Negro in August

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

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 Río Negro

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

Temperature range in Río Negro (August)

Precipitation variation in Río Negro (August)

El Bolsón

In August El Bolsón 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 less favorable that month.

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August
September »
July
August
September
Max temperature
5°C (41°F)
6°C (43°F)
9°C (48°F)
Min temperature
-3°C (27°F)
-2°C (28°F)
-2°C (28°F)
Monthly snow/rainfall
206 mm (8.1 in)
198 mm (7.8 in)
117 mm (4.6 in)
Monthly rainy days
13 days
12 days
9 days
Weather conditions
less favorable
less favorable
less favorable
Climate in El Bolsón →

Las Grutas

In August Las Grutas generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 16°C (61°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 5°C (41°F) and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are very good 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
4°C (39°F)
5°C (41°F)
7°C (45°F)
Monthly rainfall
22 mm (0.9 in)
19 mm (0.7 in)
24 mm (0.9 in)
Monthly rainy days
4 days
3 days
4 days
Weather conditions
very good
very good
excellent
Climate in Las Grutas →

Cipolletti

In August Cipolletti generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 16°C (61°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 4°C (39°F) and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are very good that month.

« July
August
September »
July
August
September
Max temperature
13°C (55°F)
16°C (61°F)
20°C (68°F)
Min temperature
2°C (36°F)
4°C (39°F)
6°C (43°F)
Monthly sun hours
133 hours
186 hours
192 hours
Monthly rainfall
20 mm (0.8 in)
15 mm (0.6 in)
21 mm (0.8 in)
Monthly rainy days
5 days
3 days
4 days
Weather conditions
good
very good
excellent
Climate in Cipolletti →

Viedma

In August Viedma generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 14°C (57°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 7°C (45°F) and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are very good that month.

« July
August
September »
July
August
September
Max temperature
13°C (55°F)
14°C (57°F)
15°C (59°F)
Min temperature
6°C (43°F)
7°C (45°F)
8°C (46°F)
Monthly sun hours
135 hours
180 hours
202 hours
Monthly rainfall
33 mm (1.3 in)
30 mm (1.2 in)
30 mm (1.2 in)
Monthly rainy days
5 days
4 days
5 days
Weather conditions
mixed
very good
very good
Climate in Viedma →

Allen

In August Allen generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 16°C (61°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 4°C (39°F) and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are very good that month.

« July
August
September »
July
August
September
Max temperature
13°C (55°F)
16°C (61°F)
20°C (68°F)
Min temperature
2°C (36°F)
4°C (39°F)
6°C (43°F)
Monthly sun hours
133 hours
186 hours
192 hours
Monthly rainfall
20 mm (0.8 in)
14 mm (0.6 in)
22 mm (0.9 in)
Monthly rainy days
5 days
3 days
4 days
Weather conditions
good
very good
excellent
Climate in Allen →

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Popular cities in August

Day & night temperatures, rainfall and average weather in Río Negro in August.

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
El Bolsón 6°C (43°F) -2°C (28°F) 198 mm (7.8 in)
Las Grutas 16°C (61°F) 5°C (41°F) 19 mm (0.7 in)
Cipolletti 16°C (61°F) 4°C (39°F) 15 mm (0.6 in)
Viedma 14°C (57°F) 7°C (45°F) 30 mm (1.2 in)
Allen 16°C (61°F) 4°C (39°F) 14 mm (0.6 in)
Balneario El Condor 14°C (57°F) 7°C (45°F) 30 mm (1.2 in)

Río Negro weather in August: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in Río Negro, Argentina in August?

Expect less favorable weather across Río Negro, Argentina in August. The popular destination of El Bolsón averages 6°C (43°F) by day and -2°C (28°F) at night during this winter month.

What is the average temperature in Río Negro, Argentina in August?

Average temperatures in Río Negro, Argentina during August range from a nighttime low near -2°C (28°F) to a daytime high around 6°C (43°F) in El Bolsón.

Does Río Negro, Argentina get a lot of snow/rain in August?

Rainfall in Río Negro, Argentina peaks during August. El Bolsón averages roughly 198 mm (7.8 in), so frequent and sometimes heavy showers are the norm.

Is August a Good Time to Visit Río Negro, Argentina?

Given the typically less favorable weather conditions in El Bolsón, August may not be the ideal time to visit Río Negro, Argentina.

On average, the best time to visit Río Negro, Argentina is in January and February with generally excellent weather in El Bolsón. In contrast, April, May, June, July, August, September and October tend to have less favorable weather conditions.

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