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Malargüe Weather in August

Malargüe in August

The short of it: Malargüe in August averages a high of 13 °C (55 °F) and a low of -2 °C (28 °F), with 57 mm (2.2 in) of rain and about 10 h 48 min of daylight. Rated 3 of 5 for a visit; the best months are November and March. Source: TerraClimate climate normals, 1991–2020.

Average high 13° · low -2° · rain 57 mm · daylight 10 h 48 min

✦✦✦ Fair for a visit · best months: November & March

August in Malargüe brings afternoons near 13° and nights around -2°, with about 57 mm of rain over the month. Much like July: highs about 13°, nights near -2°. A wool coat will serve you well. Rain is modest, about 57 mm, the 3rd wettest month.

The sun is up for about 10 h 48 min in mid-August, 49 minutes more than a month before.

For the traveller: pack layers, a wool coat and stout boots. The Almanac rates August 3 of 5 for a visit; the finest months here are November and March.

Against its neighbours, Malargüe runs cooler than most and wetter than most in August. El Nihuil, 97 km to the ENE, sees much the same highs.

August in Malargüe, by the numbers

Warmth rank
10th warmest of 12
Rain rank
3rd wettest of 12
Versus July
2° warmer, 4.0 mm more rain
Versus September
3° colder
Day–night spread
15°
Snow season
seldom any
Daylight, mid-month
10 h 48 min
Average wind
10 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

August averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
El NihuilMendoza97 km ENE13°-2°22 mm
Veinticinco de MayoMendoza137 km NE16°0°16 mm
Capitán MontoyaMendoza143 km NE16°0°14 mm
San RafaelMendoza149 km NE16°1°13 mm
Salto de las RosasMendoza149 km NE17°1°12 mm
RomeralMaule Region151 km WNW13°3°123 mm
BarrancasNeuquen153 km S13°-1°48 mm
Peor Es NadaO'Higgins Region153 km WNW14°4°138 mm

The Almanac · Malargüe Month by Month

Climate normals 1991–2020 · pick a month
PrecipitationAverage highAverage low
Fair
The Almanac Speaks
August
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Much like July: highs about 13°, nights near -2°. A wool coat will serve you well. Rain is modest, about 57 mm, the 3rd wettest month.

Climate of Malargüe by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January28°11°15 mm10 km/h14 h 18 min✦✦✦✦✦
February26°9°16 mm9 km/h13 h 26 min✦✦✦✦✦
March23°7°18 mm9 km/h12 h 24 min✦✦✦✦✦
April18°3°35 mm8 km/h11 h 14 min✦✦✦✦✦
May14°0°62 mm9 km/h10 h 17 min✦✦✦
June11°-2°72 mm9 km/h9 h 46 min✦✦
July11°-3°53 mm9 km/h9 h 59 min✦✦✦
August13°-2°57 mm10 km/h10 h 48 min✦✦✦
September16°0°34 mm10 km/h11 h 56 min✦✦✦✦
October19°3°44 mm11 km/h13 h 4 min✦✦✦✦✦
November23°7°29 mm11 km/h14 h 4 min✦✦✦✦✦
December26°9°16 mm11 km/h14 h 33 min✦✦✦✦✦

Questions Readers Ask about Malargüe in August

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Malargüe in August?

Days average 13 °C (55 °F) and nights -2 °C (28 °F), with about 57 mm (2.2 in) of rain over the month. Much like July: highs about 13°, nights near -2°. A wool coat will serve you well. Rain is modest, about 57 mm, the 3rd wettest month.

Is August a good time to visit Malargüe?

The Almanac gives August 3 of 5 (fair). The best months are November and March.

How long are the days in Malargüe in August?

In mid-August the sun is up for about 10 h 48 min. The days are lengthening — from 9 h 46 min in June to 14 h 33 min in December.

Does it snow in Malargüe in August?

Snow can fall, since nights average -2 °C (28 °F), but it seldom lies for long.

What should I pack for Malargüe in August?

Layers, a warm coat and stout boots.

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