August · Chile
Best time to visit Laguna San Rafael in August Weather, crowds & prices
Weather in Laguna San Rafael in August
Average temperature 1°C, 106 mm of rain, about 0 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 93% humidity — based on the five most recent complete years of ERA5 data (2021–2025).
August score
3.0/10
Ranked #10 of 12 months
- Avg temp
- 1°C
- Rainfall
- 106 mm
- Humidity
- 93%
- Days with 6h+ sun
- 0
- Crowd Density
- Moderate Crowds
- Average Expenses
- $ · Budget Friendly ($)
August in Laguna San Rafael scores 3.0/10 for nature and wildlife travel - ranked #10 of 12. Expect around 1°C, 106 mm of rain, and roughly 0 days with 6+ hours of sunshine this month.
Laguna San Rafael is a glacier calving lagoon reached by boat or flight-ice walls meeting turquoise water. Best window: November through March in the Southern Hemisphere.
August in Laguna San Rafael: expect compromises
At 1°C (35°F) this is proper winter weather in August: layer up and split the day between outdoor highlights and indoor stops.
106 mm of rain signals a properly wet month, with only almost no days with 6+ hours of sunshine to count on — build indoor options into the schedule.
That is 3/10 on the same scale — 10th of 12 months, versus 8.2/10 for the best month here.
Pack insulated layers, a windproof shell, gloves and boots with grip, a proper rain shell rather than an umbrella, footwear you can get muddy.
Budget for low-season pricing, and crowds are moderate.
If your dates are flexible, January is materially better in Laguna San Rafael — 5.2 points higher on the same scale.
Frequently asked
- What is the weather like in Laguna San Rafael in August?
- In August, Laguna San Rafael averages 1°C, 106 mm of rain, and about 0 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. Its climate-comfort score is 3.0/10.
- Is August a good time to visit Laguna San Rafael?
- August earns a 3.0/10 climate-comfort score. Use the year-round chart to weigh the weather against your budget and crowd preferences.
- How much does it rain in Laguna San Rafael in August?
- Expect about 106 mm of rain in August. Average humidity is 93% and there are about 0 days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
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