August · Chile
Best time to visit Valparaiso in August Weather, crowds & prices
Weather in Valparaiso in August
Average temperature 12°C, 40 mm of rain, about 9 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 84% humidity — based on the five most recent complete years of ERA5 data (2021–2025).
August score
7.4/10
Ranked #10 of 12 months
- Avg temp
- 12°C
- Rainfall
- 40 mm
- Humidity
- 84%
- Days with 6h+ sun
- 9
- Crowd Density
- Moderate Crowds
- Average Expenses
- $$ · Moderate Cost ($$)
August in Valparaiso scores 7.4/10 for sightseeing and cultural travel - ranked #10 of 12. Expect around 12°C, 40 mm of rain, and roughly 9 days with 6+ hours of sunshine this month.
Valparaíso climbs its hills in a tangle of funiculars, murals and colourful tin houses above the Pacific.
August holds up well in Valparaiso — 10th best month
August averages 12°C (53°F) — jacket weather. Comfortable for walking and museums, too cool for anything water-based.
Expect 40 mm of rain — occasional showers rather than washed-out days — alongside about 9 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 10.8 daylight hours.
It scores 7.4/10 here, 10th of 12 months, against 9.4/10 in the destination's best month.
Pack a mid-weight jacket, long sleeves and shoes you can walk 15 km in.
Figure on mid-season pricing, with crowds are moderate.
Flexible dates? January scores 2 points higher here — enough to change the trip.
Frequently asked
- What is the weather like in Valparaiso in August?
- In August, Valparaiso averages 12°C, 40 mm of rain, and about 9 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. Its climate-comfort score is 7.4/10.
- Is August a good time to visit Valparaiso?
- August earns a 7.4/10 climate-comfort score. Use the year-round chart to weigh the weather against your budget and crowd preferences.
- How much does it rain in Valparaiso in August?
- Expect about 40 mm of rain in August. Average humidity is 84% and there are about 9 days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
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