August verdict

Torres del Paine National Park, Chile in August

Weather score24Poor

Poor for holiday weather

Average highs are around 6°C, so pack for cooler days. Sunshine averages 4.3h per day, so this is not one of the brighter months. Rainfall averages 124mm, so some wet days are possible.

August weather

Monthly averages

Temp

6°C

Rain

124mm

Sun

4.3h

Sea

6°C

Weather score

24

Poor

Seasonal climate calendar

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Trip feel

Cool

Average highs are around 6°C, so pack for cooler days.

Showers

Rainfall averages 124mm, so some wet days are possible.

Limited sun

Sunshine averages 4.3h per day, so this is not one of the brighter months.

Cool sea

Sea temperatures average 6°C, so the water can feel cool.

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Compare Torres del Paine National Park, Chile with nearby places by weather score, rain, sun, temperature, and swim conditions.

Temperature

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August6°C average high

August is on the cooler side of Torres del Paine National Park's year, useful if you prefer less intense daytime heat.

Warmest monthsJanuary to March and November to December

This stretch sets the upper range for average daytime heat.

August124mm average rain

August is one of Torres del Paine National Park's driest months, making outdoor days easier to plan than in wetter parts of the year.

Driest monthsJanuary to February and April to December

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

August4.3 hours average sun

August is below Torres del Paine National Park'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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August6°C average sea

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

Warmest seaJanuary to March

Sea temperatures are usually near 10°C in this stretch, so swimming comfort is at its strongest.

Weather score

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August24 weather score

August scores below Torres del Paine National Park's yearly average, so the weather trade-offs are more noticeable.

Best weather monthsJanuary to March and September to December

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