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San Martín de los Andes Weather in August
San Martín de los Andes in August sees low daytime temperatures of 6°C (43°F) and nighttime lows of -2°C (28°F). As part of the rainy season, showers are frequent and often heavy. Budget around 199 mm (7.8 in) of snow/rainfall for the month.
Rainfall in San Martín de los Andes in August
As part of the rainy season, San Martín de los Andes sees around 12 days of rain in August, with an average of 199 mm (7.8 in). With high rainfall totals spread across the month, individual showers can be very heavy. Waterproof gear is strongly recommended.
Temperature in San Martín de los Andes in August
If you're visiting San Martín de los Andes in August, expect highs of 6°C (43°F) and overnight lows around -2°C (28°F). August is typically considered a winter month. Even at the warmest part of the day, temperatures stay low. Dressing warmly from the start is the sensible approach. Nights drop below freezing to -2°C (28°F). An extra blanket is worth packing if you're unsure about the heating where you're staying.If you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures, August may not be the ideal month to visit San Martín de los Andes. Our weather planner can help you explore destinations with more pleasant weather conditions.
San Martín de los Andes Temperature in August
Min Temperature
-2°C (28°F)
Max Temperature
6°C (43°F)
Chance of Rain
38%
Precipitation
199 mm (7.8 in)
Rainy days
12 days
San Martín de los Andes Weather by Month
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Historical weather records for San Martín de los Andes in August
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San Martín de los Andes historical weather extremes in August
Based on weather observations in San Martín de los Andes between 2005 and 2026, these are the recorded extremes during August.
- The hottest August day on record in San Martín de los Andes reached 18°C (64°F) (August 19, 2026).
- The coldest August day was on August 23, 2013, with a maximum of -4°C (25°F).
- Nighttime temperatures dropped to -12°C (10°F) on August 8, 2007, marking the coldest August night on record.
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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).
What to Wear in San Martín de los Andes in August
We recommend to layer up for chilly conditions in San Martín de los Andes in August. You could start with thermal underwear or a good base layer to keep your core warm on the cooler days this month. Maybe also add a sweater or fleece, and top it off with a windproof jacket. Also bring a poncho, it will rain a lot! Waterproof everything you can.
What To Do in San Martín de los Andes in August
We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do.
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Cycling3/10 -
Walking3/10 -
Barbeque1/10 -
Camping1/10 -
Outdoor sports3/10
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