Santiago weather in August (Santiago Metropolitan Region, Chile)

Curious about the climate in Santiago this August? Discover if this is the best time for your journey with our detailed monthly weather breakdown.

Temperatures

In August, Santiago typically experiences moderate temperatures and moderate rainfall. Experience the winter season in August. Anticipate daytime temperatures around 16°C, while night temperatures can drop to 3°C.

Precipitation

Santiago in August usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 90 mm for the month. Historically, approximately 3 days this month are expected to have rain.

Average sunshine

With about 161 hours of sunshine, the area enjoys a nice balance of sun and clouds, creating a pleasant environment.

In case you lean more towards enjoying temperate temperatures and rain-free days January, February, March, April, October, November and December typically offer the most optimal weather. In contrast, June tends to have less optimal conditions.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Santiago climate page with graphs.

 

Santiago, monthly averages in August

Min Temperature 3°C  

Max Temperature 16°C  

Chance of Rain 10%  

Precipitation 90 mm  

Rainy days 3 days  

Humidity 80%  

Sunshine 161 hours  

Percentage Sunshine  

Where to go in Chile in August

Find out more about the weather in Chile and which places have the best travel conditions in this month.

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Legend perfect weather pleasant tolerable unpleasant poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C and 29°C and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm a month).

So, what should you wear in this month?

Plan on layering your clothes. Some days or part of the day it will be nice and warm and some moments it can be a bit chilly. Bring a rain jacket in case it rains during your stay.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do.

Swimming

5/10

Cycling

6/10

Walking

6/10

Camping

4/10

Outdoor sports

9/10

Interested in more climate information?

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