August · Chile
Best time to visit Cajón del Maipo in August Weather, crowds & prices
Weather in Cajón del Maipo in August
Average temperature -2°C, 15 mm of rain, about 8 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 50% humidity — based on the five most recent complete years of ERA5 data (2021–2025).
August score
5.4/10
Ranked #9 of 12 months
- Avg temp
- -2°C
- Rainfall
- 15 mm
- Humidity
- 50%
- Days with 6h+ sun
- 8
- Crowd Density
- Moderate Crowds
- Average Expenses
- $$ · Moderate Cost ($$)
August in Cajón del Maipo scores 5.4/10 for nature and wildlife travel - ranked #9 of 12. Expect around -2°C, 15 mm of rain, and roughly 8 days with 6+ hours of sunshine this month.
Cajón del Maipo is Santiago’s weekend Andes-hot springs, canyon roads, and trailheads within a couple of hours. Best window: October-April in the Southern Hemisphere.
August in Cajón del Maipo — workable with trade-offs
August averages -2°C (28°F), cold enough that sightseeing works in bursts rather than in one long day on foot.
Precipitation is light at 15 mm (mostly snow at altitude), with about 8 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 10.7 hours of daylight.
It scores 5.4/10 here, 9th of 12 months, against 9.6/10 in the destination's best month.
Pack insulated layers, a windproof shell, gloves and boots with grip, footwear you can get muddy.
Plan for mid-season pricing, with crowds are moderate.
Flexible dates? January scores 4.2 points higher here — enough to change the trip.
Frequently asked
- What is the weather like in Cajón del Maipo in August?
- In August, Cajón del Maipo averages -2°C, 15 mm of rain, and about 8 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. Its climate-comfort score is 5.4/10.
- Is August a good time to visit Cajón del Maipo?
- August earns a 5.4/10 climate-comfort score. Use the year-round chart to weigh the weather against your budget and crowd preferences.
- How much does it rain in Cajón del Maipo in August?
- Expect about 15 mm of rain in August. Average humidity is 50% and there are about 8 days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
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