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Quintay in August

Avoid month. Listed as a month to avoid: Jun–Aug (cold, rain).

Key facts

Verdict
Avoid
Temperature
14°C (57°F) / 7°C (45°F)
average high / low
Rain days
7
Crowds
Low
Chile overall
Prices
Low
Chile overall

Verdict

AvoidBest and avoid months for Quintay

Listed as a month to avoid: Jun–Aug (cold, rain).

Is another month better than August?

August is rated avoid. These months rate higher:

Weather in August

Long-term averages
  • QuintayHighs around 14 °C (57 °F), lows around 7 °C (45 °F), 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 Quintay, side by side.

  • Verdict

    Aug: Avoid

    Jan: Great (better)

  • Daytime high

    Aug: 14 °C (57 °F)

    Jan: 22 °C (72 °F)

  • Night low

    Aug: 7 °C (45 °F)

    Jan: 13 °C (55 °F)

  • Rain days

    Aug: 7

    Jan: 1 (better)

  • Crowds

    Aug: Low

    Jan: High

  • Prices

    Aug: Low

    Jan: High

  • Festivals listed

    Aug: 0

    Jan: 0

August: Listed as a month to avoid: Jun–Aug (cold, rain).

January: Inside Quintay's best window: Oct–Apr.

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

What to pack

  • A warm layer for the evenings

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