August verdict

Chile in August

Weather score29Poor

Poor for holiday weather

Average highs are around 11°C, so pack for cooler days. Sunshine averages 4.9h per day, so this is not one of the brighter months. Rainfall averages 122mm, so some wet days are possible.

Santiago, Chile, Chile travel weather guide
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August weather

Monthly averages

Temp

11°C

Rain

122mm

Sun

4.9h

Sea

7°C

Weather score

29

Poor

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Trip feel

Cool

Average highs are around 11°C, so pack for cooler days.

Showers

Rainfall averages 122mm, so some wet days are possible.

Limited sun

Sunshine averages 4.9h per day, so this is not one of the brighter months.

Cool sea

Sea temperatures average 7°C, so the water can feel cool.

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Temperature

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August11°C average high

August has some of the coolest average daytime highs of the year, so pack for fresher conditions.

Warmest monthsJanuary to March and December

This stretch sets the upper range for average daytime heat.

August122mm average rain

August is wetter than Chile's yearly average, so flexible plans matter more.

Driest monthsJanuary to April and September to December

This is the drier part of the year, when outdoor plans usually need less weather flexibility.

August4.9 hours average sun

August is below Chile's yearly sunshine average, so bright-day planning is less reliable than in peak months.

Brightest monthsJanuary to February and November to December

This stretch has the strongest sunshine in the monthly averages.

Sea temperature

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August7°C average sea

August is one of the coolest sea months, so the water may feel fresher than in peak months.

Warmest seaJanuary to April and December

Sea temperatures are usually near 9°C in this stretch, so swimming comfort is at its strongest.

Weather score

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August29 weather score

August scores below Chile's yearly average, so the weather trade-offs are more noticeable.

Best weather monthsJanuary to March and November to December

These months have the strongest weather score in the monthly averages.