Torres del Paine weather in August (Magallanes, Chile)

How is the weather in Torres del Paine in August? This guide provides all the details you need.

In August, Torres del Paine typically experiences low temperatures and heavy snow/rainfall. Daytime temperatures hover around 3°C, while nights can cool down to about -3°C. The month is chilly, so ensure you're equipped and dress warmly. Preparation becomes key in these temperatures.

Torres del Paine in August falls under the rainy season with heavy snow/rainfall, averaging around 252 mm for the month. When we look at the climate data from the last 30 years, we can expect around 6 days of snow/rain.

Should you favor a climate that's both dry and comfortably warm typically offer the most agreeable circumstances. On the other hand, tend to be characterized by conditions that may not be as optimal.

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

 

Torres del Paine, monthly averages in August

Min Temperature -3°C  

Max Temperature 3°C  

Chance of Rain 21%  

Precipitation 252 mm  

Rainy days 6 days  

Where to go in Chile in August

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

Weather conditions Weather

Temperatures

Precipitation

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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 Torres del Paine in August?

Wear a base layer in cold weather; this is the #1 thing you can do to increase your overall body temperature.

What To Do

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

Cycling

3/10

Walking

3/10

Barbeque

1/10

Camping

1/10

Outdoor sports

3/10

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