August · Chile
Best time to visit Pucón in August Weather, crowds & prices
Weather in Pucón in August
Average temperature 3°C, 48 mm of rain, about 3 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 83% humidity — based on the five most recent complete years of ERA5 data (2021–2025).
August score
4.9/10
Ranked #9 of 12 months
- Avg temp
- 3°C
- Rainfall
- 48 mm
- Humidity
- 83%
- Days with 6h+ sun
- 3
- Crowd Density
- Moderate Crowds
- Average Expenses
- $$ · Moderate Cost ($$)
August in Pucón scores 4.9/10 for nature and wildlife travel - ranked #9 of 12. Expect around 3°C, 48 mm of rain, and roughly 3 days with 6+ hours of sunshine this month.
Pucón sits on the shore of Lake Villarrica below a smoking volcano in Chile's Lake District.
August in Pucón — the hardest end of the year
At 3°C (38°F) this is proper winter weather in August: layer up and split the day between outdoor highlights and indoor stops.
Budget for roughly 48 mm of rain this month — a flexible day or two helps — with about 3 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 10.5 hours of daylight to work around it.
That is 4.9/10 on the same scale — 9th of 12 months, versus 10/10 for the best month here.
Pack insulated layers, a windproof shell, gloves and boots with grip, a packable rain layer, footwear you can get muddy.
Budget for mid-season pricing, and crowds are moderate.
If your dates are flexible, January is materially better in Pucón — 5.1 points higher on the same scale.
Frequently asked
- What is the weather like in Pucón in August?
- In August, Pucón averages 3°C, 48 mm of rain, and about 3 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. Its climate-comfort score is 4.9/10.
- Is August a good time to visit Pucón?
- August earns a 4.9/10 climate-comfort score. Use the year-round chart to weigh the weather against your budget and crowd preferences.
- How much does it rain in Pucón in August?
- Expect about 48 mm of rain in August. Average humidity is 83% and there are about 3 days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
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