August · Argentina
Best time to visit Perito Moreno Glacier in August Weather, crowds & prices
Weather in Perito Moreno Glacier in August
Average temperature -4°C, 62 mm of rain, about 0 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 94% humidity — based on the five most recent complete years of ERA5 data (2021–2025).
August score
2.7/10
Ranked #10 of 12 months
- Avg temp
- -4°C
- Rainfall
- 62 mm
- Humidity
- 94%
- Days with 6h+ sun
- 0
- Crowd Density
- Moderate Crowds
- Average Expenses
- $ · Budget Friendly ($)
August in Perito Moreno Glacier scores 2.7/10 for nature and wildlife travel - ranked #10 of 12. Expect around -4°C, 62 mm of rain, and roughly 0 days with 6+ hours of sunshine this month.
Perito Moreno Glacier calves house-sized ice into Lake Argentino in southern Patagonia, near El Calafate.
August in Perito Moreno Glacier — the hardest end of the year
August averages -4°C (25°F), cold enough that sightseeing works in bursts rather than in one long day on foot.
At 62 mm of water-equivalent precipitation this is a snowy month at resort level — that is snowpack, not lost days — with almost no days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 9.7 hours of daylight.
It scores 2.7/10 here, 10th of 12 months, against 7.4/10 in the destination's best month.
Pack insulated layers, a windproof shell, gloves and boots with grip, a packable rain layer, footwear you can get muddy.
Figure on low-season pricing, with crowds are moderate.
Flexible dates? January scores 4.7 points higher here — enough to change the trip.
Frequently asked
- What is the weather like in Perito Moreno Glacier in August?
- In August, Perito Moreno Glacier averages -4°C, 62 mm of rain, and about 0 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. Its climate-comfort score is 2.7/10.
- Is August a good time to visit Perito Moreno Glacier?
- August earns a 2.7/10 climate-comfort score. Use the year-round chart to weigh the weather against your budget and crowd preferences.
- How much does it rain in Perito Moreno Glacier in August?
- Expect about 62 mm of rain in August. Average humidity is 94% and there are about 0 days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
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