August · Chile
Best time to visit Puerto Natales in August Weather, crowds & prices
Weather in Puerto Natales in August
Average temperature 0°C, 59 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
3.4/10
Ranked #10 of 12 months
- Avg temp
- 0°C
- Rainfall
- 59 mm
- Humidity
- 91%
- Days with 6h+ sun
- 0
- Crowd Density
- Moderate Crowds
- Average Expenses
- $ · Budget Friendly ($)
August in Puerto Natales scores 3.4/10 for nature and wildlife travel - ranked #10 of 12. Expect around 0°C, 59 mm of rain, and roughly 0 days with 6+ hours of sunshine this month.
Puerto Natales is the windy gateway to Torres del Paine-last supplies, fjord light, and trek staging in Chilean Patagonia. Best window: November through March in the Southern Hemisphere.
August in Puerto Natales — off-season conditions
August averages 0°C (32°F), cold enough that sightseeing works in bursts rather than in one long day on foot.
At 59 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 9.6 hours of daylight.
It scores 3.4/10 here, 10th of 12 months, against 8.5/10 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 5.1 points higher here — enough to change the trip.
Frequently asked
- What is the weather like in Puerto Natales in August?
- In August, Puerto Natales averages 0°C, 59 mm of rain, and about 0 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. Its climate-comfort score is 3.4/10.
- Is August a good time to visit Puerto Natales?
- August earns a 3.4/10 climate-comfort score. Use the year-round chart to weigh the weather against your budget and crowd preferences.
- How much does it rain in Puerto Natales in August?
- Expect about 59 mm of rain in August. Average humidity is 91% and there are about 0 days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
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