When to go · Los Andes
Los Andes in August
Avoid month. Listed as a month to avoid: Jun–Aug (rainy, cooler highlands).
Key facts
- Verdict
- Avoid
- Temperature
- 16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C) / 4°C (39°F)39°F (4°C)
- average high / low
- Rain days
- 7
- Crowds
- Low
- Chile overall
- Prices
- Low
- Chile overall
Verdict
Listed as a month to avoid: Jun–Aug (rainy, cooler highlands).
Is another month better than August?
August is rated avoid. These months rate higher:
Weather in August
- Los AndesHighs around 16 °C (61 °F), lows around 4 °C (39 °F), rain on about 7 daysHighs around 61 °F (16 °C), lows around 39 °F (4 °C), rain on about 7 days
Crowds and prices
- Crowds · Chile overall
- Low
- Prices · Chile overall
- Low
Chile overall: Winter continues; the Atacama may bloom after a rainy year (desierto florido, check).
Compare two months
Weather, crowds and prices for any two months in Los Andes, side by side.
Verdict
Aug: Avoid
Mar: Great (better)
Daytime high
Aug: 16 °C (61 °F)61 °F (16 °C)
Mar: 28 °C (82 °F)82 °F (28 °C)
Night low
Aug: 4 °C (39 °F)39 °F (4 °C)
Mar: 11 °C (52 °F)52 °F (11 °C)
Rain days
Aug: 7
Mar: 4 (better)
Crowds
Aug: Low
Mar: Medium
Prices
Aug: Low
Mar: Medium
Festivals listed
Aug: 0
Mar: 0
August: Listed as a month to avoid: Jun–Aug (rainy, cooler highlands).
March: Inside Los Andes's best window: Mar–May, Sep–Nov.
Los Andes: figures are long-term averages from this guide, not a forecast.
What to pack
- A warm coat, hat and gloves for mornings and evenings