August · Chile
Best time to visit Chaitén in August Weather, crowds & prices
Weather in Chaitén in August
Average temperature 3°C, 87 mm of rain, about 0 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 91% humidity — based on the five most recent complete years of ERA5 data (2021–2025).
August score
3.6/10
Ranked #10 of 12 months
- Avg temp
- 3°C
- Rainfall
- 87 mm
- Humidity
- 91%
- Days with 6h+ sun
- 0
- Crowd Density
- Moderate Crowds
- Average Expenses
- $ · Budget Friendly ($)
August in Chaitén scores 3.6/10 for nature and wildlife travel - ranked #10 of 12. Expect around 3°C, 87 mm of rain, and roughly 0 days with 6+ hours of sunshine this month.
Chaitén rebuilt after a 2008 eruption-ferry gateway to Pumalín parks and northern Patagonia fjords. Best window: November through March in the Southern Hemisphere.
August in Chaitén — the hardest end of the year
August averages 3°C (37°F), cold enough that sightseeing works in bursts rather than in one long day on foot.
Rainfall runs 87 mm, so plan one flexible day in three; you still get almost no days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 10.2 hours of daylight.
It scores 3.6/10 here, 10th of 12 months, against 9.8/10 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? February scores 6.2 points higher here — enough to change the trip.
Frequently asked
- What is the weather like in Chaitén in August?
- In August, Chaitén averages 3°C, 87 mm of rain, and about 0 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. Its climate-comfort score is 3.6/10.
- Is August a good time to visit Chaitén?
- August earns a 3.6/10 climate-comfort score. Use the year-round chart to weigh the weather against your budget and crowd preferences.
- How much does it rain in Chaitén in August?
- Expect about 87 mm of rain in August. Average humidity is 91% and there are about 0 days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
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