When to go · Medanos
Medanos in August
Mixed month. Outside the best window (Mar–May, Oct–Nov). Across Argentina: Late winter: Northwest dry and clear; Iguazú pleasant; Patagonia still closed for hiking.
Key facts
- Verdict
- Mixed
- Temperature
- 16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C) / 4°C (39°F)39°F (4°C)
- average high / low
- Rain days
- 5
- Crowds
- Low
- Argentina overall
- Prices
- Low
- Argentina overall
Verdict
Outside the best window (Mar–May, Oct–Nov). Across Argentina: Late winter: Northwest dry and clear; Iguazú pleasant; Patagonia still closed for hiking.
Is another month better than August?
August is rated mixed. These months rate higher:
Weather in August
- MedanosHighs around 16 °C (61 °F), lows around 4 °C (39 °F), rain on about 5 daysHighs around 61 °F (16 °C), lows around 39 °F (4 °C), rain on about 5 days
Crowds and prices
- Crowds · Argentina overall
- Low
- Prices · Argentina overall
- Low
Argentina overall: Late winter: Northwest dry and clear; Iguazú pleasant; Patagonia still closed for hiking.
Compare two months
Weather, crowds and prices for any two months in Medanos, side by side.
Verdict
Aug: Mixed
Mar: Great (better)
Daytime high
Aug: 16 °C (61 °F)61 °F (16 °C)
Mar: 26 °C (79 °F)79 °F (26 °C)
Night low
Aug: 4 °C (39 °F)39 °F (4 °C)
Mar: 13 °C (55 °F)55 °F (13 °C)
Rain days
Aug: 5 (better)
Mar: 7
Crowds
Aug: Low
Mar: Medium
Prices
Aug: Low
Mar: Medium
Festivals listed
Aug: 0
Mar: 1
August: Outside the best window (Mar–May, Oct–Nov). Across Argentina: Late winter: Northwest dry and clear; Iguazú pleasant; Patagonia still closed for hiking.
March: Inside Medanos's best window: Mar–May, Oct–Nov.
Medanos: figures are long-term averages from this guide, not a forecast.
What to pack
- A warm coat, hat and gloves for mornings and evenings