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Viñales Weather in August

Viñales in August

The short of it: Viñales in August averages a high of 32 °C (89 °F) and a low of 22 °C (72 °F), with 201 mm (7.9 in) of rain and about 12 h 54 min of daylight. Rated 2 of 5 for a visit; the best months are March and January. Source: TerraClimate climate normals, 1991–2020.

Average high 32° · low 22° · rain 201 mm · daylight 12 h 54 min

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

August in Viñales brings afternoons near 32° and nights around 22°, with about 201 mm of rain over the month. No month in Viñales runs warmer: highs about 32°. Wet spells are common — about 201 mm, the 3rd wettest month.

The sun is up for about 12 h 54 min in mid-August, 29 minutes less than a month before.

For the traveller: pack linen, a wide hat and water, and an oilskin besides. The Almanac rates August 2 of 5 for a visit; the finest months here are March and January.

Against its neighbours, Viñales runs cooler than most and wetter than most in August. Puerto Esperanza, 17 km to the N, is 1° warmer by day.

August in Viñales, by the numbers

Warmth rank
1st warmest of 12
Rain rank
3rd wettest of 12
Versus July
about the same, 41 mm more rain
Versus September
1° warmer
Day–night spread
9°
Snow season
seldom any
Daylight, mid-month
12 h 54 min
Average wind
6 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

August averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
Puerto EsperanzaPinar del Río17 km N32°23°189 mm
Pinar del RíoPinar del Río23 km S32°23°183 mm
Consolación del SurPinar del Río24 km ESE32°23°172 mm
Minas de MatahambrePinar del Río25 km W32°23°243 mm
San Diego de Los BañosPinar del Río35 km E32°23°169 mm
San LuisPinar del Río38 km S33°23°185 mm
Los PalaciosPinar del Río47 km E33°23°171 mm
GuanePinar del Río61 km SW33°23°186 mm

The Almanac · Viñales 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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No month in Viñales runs warmer: highs about 32°. Wet spells are common — about 201 mm, the 3rd wettest month.

Climate of Viñales by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January26°16°54 mm10 km/h10 h 53 min✦✦✦✦
February27°16°47 mm9 km/h11 h 22 min✦✦✦✦
March28°17°39 mm11 km/h11 h 58 min✦✦✦✦✦
April29°19°79 mm10 km/h12 h 39 min✦✦
May30°21°165 mm9 km/h13 h 13 min✦✦
June31°22°202 mm8 km/h13 h 31 min✦✦
July32°22°160 mm6 km/h13 h 23 min✦✦
August32°22°201 mm6 km/h12 h 54 min✦✦
September31°22°235 mm7 km/h12 h 15 min✦✦
October30°21°172 mm8 km/h11 h 35 min✦✦
November28°18°46 mm9 km/h11 h 1 min✦✦✦✦
December27°17°49 mm8 km/h10 h 45 min✦✦✦✦

Questions Readers Ask about Viñales in August

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Viñales in August?

Days average 32 °C (89 °F) and nights 22 °C (72 °F), with about 201 mm (7.9 in) of rain over the month. No month in Viñales runs warmer: highs about 32°. Wet spells are common — about 201 mm, the 3rd wettest month.

Is August a good time to visit Viñales?

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

How long are the days in Viñales in August?

In mid-August the sun is up for about 12 h 54 min. The days are shortening — from 10 h 45 min in December to 13 h 31 min in June.

Does it snow in Viñales in August?

Hardly — August nights average 22 °C (72 °F), above freezing.

What should I pack for Viñales in August?

Linen, a wide hat, sun cream and water, plus a good raincoat — it is a wet month.

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