Santa Cruz weather in August
Are you planning a trip to Santa Cruz in August and wondering what kind of weather to expect? This page has all the details you need.
What is the weather like in Santa Cruz in August?
Santa Cruz is a region in Argentina. In August, Santa Cruz experiences a range of weather conditions, with temperatures that range from very cold to moderate and precipitation levels ranging from low to heavy. During August, winter is in full swing.
During the day temperatures vary from very cold in El Chaltén at 2°C to moderate in Caleta Olivia at 13°C. At night it cools down to 4°C in Caleta Olivia and -5°C in El Chaltén. In numerous regions in Argentina, August is marked by its cold weather conditions. If you're heading to these areas during this month, it's vital to be well-prepared. Dressing in layered and insulated outfits will ensure you stay warm.
In August, precipitation varies across different areas. From low rainfall in Puerto Deseado with an average of 18 mm to heavy rainfall in El Chaltén with 187 mm. The city El Calafate usually sees around 140 hours of sunlight, indicating a moderately sunny period.
For specific regional insights in Santa Cruz for August, refer to the map provided below. For an in-depth overview of the yearly weather conditions, do visit our Santa Cruz climate page.
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Average weather in El Calafate
In August El Calafate generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 4°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -3°C and moderate monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Average weather in El Chaltén
In August El Chaltén generally has very low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 2°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -5°C and heavy monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Average weather in Río Gallegos
In August Río Gallegos generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 9°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 0°C and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.
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Average weather in Los Antiguos
In August Los Antiguos generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 7°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 2°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Average weather in Lago San Martin
In August Lago San Martin generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 3°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -4°C and high monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Is August the best time to visit Santa Cruz?
Given the typically poor weather conditions in El Calafate, August may not be the ideal time to visit Santa Cruz.
On average, the best time to visit Santa Cruz is in January, February and December with generally tolerable weather in El Calafate. On the other hand, the weather in April, May, June, July, August, September and October tend to be poor.
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