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Chillán Weather in August

Chillán in August

The short of it: Chillán in August averages a high of 14 °C (56 °F) and a low of 4 °C (39 °F), with 172 mm (6.8 in) of rain and about 10 h 45 min of daylight. Rated 2 of 5 for a visit; the best months are November and March. Source: TerraClimate climate normals, 1991–2020.

Average high 14° · low 4° · rain 172 mm · daylight 10 h 45 min

✦✦ Travel with care for a visit · best months: November & March

Thirty years of records give Chillán an average August high of 14°, a low of 4° and some 172 mm of rain. Much like July: highs about 14°, nights near 4°. A wool coat will serve you well. Wet spells are common — about 172 mm, the 3rd wettest month.

The sun is up for about 10 h 45 min in mid-August, 52 minutes more than a month before.

For the traveller: pack layers, a wool coat and stout boots, and an oilskin besides. The Almanac rates August 2 of 5 for a visit; the finest months here are November and March.

Against its neighbours, Chillán runs cooler than most and drier than most in August. Chillán Viejo, 3 km to the SW, sees much the same highs.

August in Chillán, by the numbers

Warmth rank
10th warmest of 12
Rain rank
3rd wettest of 12
Versus July
2° warmer, 18 mm less rain
Versus September
3° colder
Day–night spread
9°
Snow season
seldom any
Daylight, mid-month
10 h 45 min
Average wind
7 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

August averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
Chillán ViejoÑuble3 km SW14°4°172 mm
San NicolásÑuble15 km NW14°5°166 mm
PintoÑuble22 km ESE13°3°192 mm
San IgnacioÑuble22 km SSE13°3°208 mm
BulnesÑuble23 km SW14°5°190 mm
San CarlosÑuble24 km NNE13°4°155 mm
CoihuecoÑuble24 km E13°3°190 mm
El CarmenÑuble33 km SSE13°3°219 mm

The Almanac · Chillán Month by Month

Climate normals 1991–2020 · pick a month
PrecipitationAverage highAverage low
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The Almanac Speaks
August
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Much like July: highs about 14°, nights near 4°. A wool coat will serve you well. Wet spells are common — about 172 mm, the 3rd wettest month.

Climate of Chillán by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January30°12°18 mm9 km/h14 h 24 min✦✦✦✦
February29°11°24 mm7 km/h13 h 29 min✦✦✦✦✦
March25°9°28 mm8 km/h12 h 25 min✦✦✦✦✦
April20°7°59 mm6 km/h11 h 12 min✦✦✦✦
May15°6°161 mm6 km/h10 h 12 min✦✦
June12°5°228 mm7 km/h9 h 40 min✦✦
July12°4°190 mm7 km/h9 h 53 min✦✦
August14°4°172 mm7 km/h10 h 45 min✦✦
September16°5°88 mm8 km/h11 h 55 min✦✦✦
October19°7°60 mm8 km/h13 h 6 min✦✦✦✦
November23°9°37 mm8 km/h14 h 9 min✦✦✦✦✦
December27°11°35 mm8 km/h14 h 39 min✦✦✦✦✦

Questions Readers Ask about Chillán in August

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Chillán in August?

Days average 14 °C (56 °F) and nights 4 °C (39 °F), with about 172 mm (6.8 in) of rain over the month. Much like July: highs about 14°, nights near 4°. A wool coat will serve you well. Wet spells are common — about 172 mm, the 3rd wettest month.

Is August a good time to visit Chillán?

The Almanac gives August 2 of 5 (travel with care). The best months are November and March.

How long are the days in Chillán in August?

In mid-August the sun is up for about 10 h 45 min. The days are lengthening — from 9 h 40 min in June to 14 h 39 min in December.

Does it snow in Chillán in August?

Hardly — August nights average 4 °C (39 °F), above freezing.

What should I pack for Chillán in August?

Layers, a warm coat and stout boots, plus a good raincoat — it is a wet month.

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