San Rafael Weather in August
August in San Rafael typically sees daytime highs of 18°C (64°F) and nighttime lows of 8°C (46°F). With the least rainfall of the year, it's a reliably dry month.
Rainfall in San Rafael in August
Conditions tend to be dry and settled, making it a good month for outdoor plans. This month experiences about 9 days of rain according to historical data, averaging 52 mm (2 in). Expect a fairly normal spread of rainfall this month, with no particular pattern of very heavy or very persistent showers.
Temperature in San Rafael in August
In August, San Rafael sees pleasant temperatures, with highs of 18°C (64°F). Nights drop to around 8°C (46°F). A light jacket or extra layer can be useful, especially outside the warmest hours of the day. With overnight lows of 8°C (46°F), nights are cold. The cold air does make for deep, comfortable sleep if you have enough blankets.
Sunshine in San Rafael in August
With approximately 257 hours of sunshine, the days are filled with clear skies. It makes it a perfect month for being outside.So this is a great month to visit if you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures.
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San Rafael Temperature in August
Min Temperature
8°C (46°F)
Max Temperature
18°C (64°F)
Chance of Rain
31%
Precipitation
52 mm (2 in)
Rainy days
9 days
Humidity
69% *
Sunshine
257 hours *
Percentage Sunshine
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Daily Historical Temperatures
49-year average (1976-2025)
Based on our historical records, temperatures in San Rafael typically stay consistent throughout August, with daily highs averaging around 18°C (64°F). Nights are cool, with lows around 9°C (48°F).
Average temperatures in August
Historical weather for San Rafael in August
Browse day-by-day weather records for San Rafael spanning 51 years. Select any month and year to see actual temperatures, rainfall, and conditions recorded on each day.
San Rafael historical weather extremes in August
Based on weather observations in San Rafael between 2005 and 2025, these are the recorded extremes during August.
- The warmest day in August was on August 30, 2024, with a maximum of 28°C (82°F).
- The lowest daytime temperature in August was 16°C (61°F), recorded on August 10, 2008.
- Nighttime temperatures dropped to 3°C (37°F) on August 23, 2022, marking the coldest August night on record.
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What to Wear in San Rafael in August
For San Rafael in August, you'll want flexible clothing. It's wise to pack cotton shirts, comfortable shorts, and a pair of jeans for cooler evenings. A light sweater or jacket is useful for air-conditioned spaces (like buses) or unexpected cool moments. Rain is likely on several days, so bring a good rain jacket. You'll definitely want to pack sunglasses and sunscreen. There will be plenty of bright sunshine this month.What To Do in San Rafael in August
We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do.
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For a detailed overview over the year and the best time to visit Ecuador, check out our San Rafael's climate page.
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