Río Gallegos in August
5.9out of 10
Possible, with caveats
Cold: highs around 8°C. Some rain: about 5 rainy days.
8°CAvg high
0°CAvg low
5Rainy days (21 mm)
9:36 hDaylight
08:53Sunrise · 18:29 Sunset
Why this score
- Cold: highs around 8°C
- Some rain: about 5 rainy days
What to wear and pack
- A warm jacket
- Gloves for freezing mornings
- Comfortable walking shoes
How reliable is the forecast?
Rainfall in August is fairly consistent from year to year (2.5 days). Averages cover 30 years (1991–2020). Individual days can differ a lot.
Year at a glance
Weather by month
| Month | Avg high | Avg low | Rainfall | Rainy days | Humidity | Sunshine | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 18°C | 8°C | 43 mm | 11 | – | – | 7.0 |
| February | 18°C | 8°C | 34 mm | 8 | – | – | 7.4 |
| March | 16°C | 7°C | 37 mm | 9 | – | – | 7.0 |
| April | 13°C | 4°C | 29 mm | 7 | – | – | 6.6 |
| May | 8°C | 1°C | 26 mm | 6 | – | – | 6.1 |
| June | 5°C | -1°C | 22 mm | 6 | – | – | 5.4 |
| July | 5°C | -1°C | 20 mm | 5 | – | – | 5.5 |
| August | 8°C | 0°C | 21 mm | 5 | – | – | 5.9 |
| September | 11°C | 2°C | 21 mm | 6 | – | – | 6.4 |
| October | 14°C | 4°C | 22 mm | 7 | – | – | 6.9 |
| November | 16°C | 6°C | 31 mm | 9 | – | – | 6.9 |
| December | 17°C | 7°C | 48 mm | 12 | – | – | 6.7 |
Frequently asked questions
How hot is Río Gallegos in August?
Daytime highs average 8°C and nights about 0°C.
When is the best time to visit Río Gallegos?
The best months are February, January, March, October.