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Viña del Mar in August

Avoid month. Listed as a month to avoid: Jun–Sep (cool, off‑season beaches).

Key facts

Verdict
Avoid
Temperature
15°C (59°F) / 5°C (41°F)
average high / low
Rain days
9
Crowds
Low
Chile overall
Prices
Low
Chile overall

Verdict

AvoidBest and avoid months for Viña del Mar

Listed as a month to avoid: Jun–Sep (cool, off‑season beaches).

Is another month better than August?

August is rated avoid. These months rate higher:

Weather in August

Long-term averages
  • Viña del MarHighs around 15 °C (59 °F), lows around 5 °C (41 °F), rain on about 9 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 Viña del Mar, side by side.

  • Verdict

    Aug: Avoid

    Jan: Great (better)

  • Daytime high

    Aug: 15 °C (59 °F)

    Jan: 28 °C (82 °F)

  • Night low

    Aug: 5 °C (41 °F)

    Jan: 15 °C (59 °F)

  • Rain days

    Aug: 9

    Jan: 5 (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–Sep (cool, off‑season beaches).

January: Inside Viña del Mar's best window: Oct–Mar (warm, festival season).

Viña del Mar: figures are long-term averages from this guide, not a forecast.

What to pack

  • A warm coat, hat and gloves for mornings and evenings

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