Weather in August in Santa Cruz
Planning a trip to Santa Cruz this August? Here's what you need to know about the weather:
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 mild and precipitation levels ranging from low to heavy. During August, winter is in full swing.
Temperatures
During the day temperatures vary from very cold in El Chaltén at 2°C to mild 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.To explore the conditions in Santa Cruz in more detail, check the map below.
Precipitation
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.Average sunshine
Most areas experience a moderate amount of sunshine, with approximately 140 hours of sunlight expected in El Calafate. This makes it neither too gloomy nor overly bright.For more details on the yearly climate, visit our Santa Cruz climate page.
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For a detailed overview over the year and the best time to visit Argentina, check out our Santa Cruz's climate page.
Popular destinations
What is the weather like in August for the 5 most popular destinations in Santa Cruz?
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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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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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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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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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 your destination not in the list? Have a look at other destinations in Santa Cruz, in Argentina.
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.
Interested in more climate information?
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