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Rawson Weather in August

Rawson in August

The short of it: Rawson in August averages a high of 14 °C (58 °F) and a low of 3 °C (37 °F), with 12 mm (0.47 in) of rain and about 10 h 23 min of daylight. Rated 4 of 5 for a visit; the best months are November and March. Source: TerraClimate climate normals, 1991–2020.

Average high 14° · low 3° · rain 12 mm · daylight 10 h 23 min

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

Thirty years of records give Rawson an average August high of 14°, a low of 3° and some 12 mm of rain. Much like July: highs about 14°, nights near 3°. A wool coat will serve you well. Rain is scarce, about 12 mm, the 10th wettest month.

The sun is up for about 10 h 23 min in mid-August, 67 minutes more than a month before.

For the traveller: pack layers, a wool coat and stout boots. The Almanac rates August 4 of 5 for a visit; the finest months here are November and March.

Against its neighbours, Rawson runs cooler than most and wetter than most in August. Trelew, 17 km to the WNW, sees much the same highs.

August in Rawson, by the numbers

Warmth rank
10th warmest of 12
Rain rank
10th wettest of 12
Versus July
3° warmer, 4.0 mm less rain
Versus September
2° colder
Day–night spread
12°
Snow season
seldom any
Daylight, mid-month
10 h 23 min
Average wind
23 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

August averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
TrelewChubut17 km WNW15°3°13 mm
GaimanChubut32 km W14°2°12 mm
DolavónChubut49 km W15°3°12 mm
Puerto MadrynChubut59 km N14°3°12 mm
Puerto PirámidesChubut105 km NE13°3°12 mm
CamaronesChubut173 km SSW13°4°8.0 mm
Sierra GrandeRio Negro190 km N14°2°15 mm
San Antonio OesteRio Negro286 km N16°3°19 mm

The Almanac · Rawson Month by Month

Climate normals 1991–2020 · pick a month
PrecipitationAverage highAverage low
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August
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Much like July: highs about 14°, nights near 3°. A wool coat will serve you well. Rain is scarce, about 12 mm, the 10th wettest month.

Climate of Rawson by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January28°14°9.0 mm26 km/h15 h 3 min✦✦✦✦✦
February27°13°23 mm25 km/h13 h 53 min✦✦✦✦✦
March25°11°22 mm23 km/h12 h 30 min✦✦✦✦✦
April20°8°19 mm22 km/h10 h 57 min✦✦✦✦✦
May16°5°21 mm21 km/h9 h 41 min✦✦✦✦
June12°2°25 mm22 km/h8 h 59 min✦✦✦✦
July12°1°16 mm23 km/h9 h 16 min✦✦✦✦
August14°3°12 mm23 km/h10 h 23 min✦✦✦✦
September17°4°19 mm23 km/h11 h 52 min✦✦✦✦✦
October20°8°14 mm25 km/h13 h 23 min✦✦✦✦✦
November23°10°11 mm28 km/h14 h 43 min✦✦✦✦✦
December26°12°15 mm28 km/h15 h 23 min✦✦✦✦✦

Questions Readers Ask about Rawson in August

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Rawson in August?

Days average 14 °C (58 °F) and nights 3 °C (37 °F), with about 12 mm (0.47 in) of rain over the month. Much like July: highs about 14°, nights near 3°. A wool coat will serve you well. Rain is scarce, about 12 mm, the 10th wettest month.

Is August a good time to visit Rawson?

The Almanac gives August 4 of 5 (recommended). The best months are November and March.

How long are the days in Rawson in August?

In mid-August the sun is up for about 10 h 23 min. The days are lengthening — from 8 h 59 min in June to 15 h 23 min in December.

Does it snow in Rawson in August?

Hardly — August nights average 3 °C (37 °F), above freezing.

What should I pack for Rawson in August?

Layers, a warm coat and stout boots.

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