When to go · Castro

Castro in August

Avoid month. Listed as a month to avoid: Jun–Aug (cool, rainier).

Key facts

Verdict: Avoid
Temperature: 13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C) / 5°C (41°F)41°F (5°C); average high / low
Rain days: 7
Crowds: Low; Chile overall
Prices: Low; Chile overall

Plan around it

Verdict

AvoidBest and avoid months for Castro

Listed as a month to avoid: Jun–Aug (cool, rainier).

August is rated avoid. These months rate higher:

Long-term averages

CastroHighs around 13 °C (55 °F), lows around 5 °C (41 °F), rain on about 7 daysHighs around 55 °F (13 °C), lows around 41 °F (5 °C), rain on about 7 days

Chile overall: Winter continues; the Atacama may bloom after a rainy year (desierto florido, check).

Weather, crowds and prices for any two months in Castro, side by side.

First month

Second month

August: Listed as a month to avoid: Jun–Aug (cool, rainier).

January: Inside Castro's best window: Dec–Mar.

Castro: figures are long-term averages from this guide, not a forecast.