Mar del Plata Weather in August

What's the weather like in Mar del Plata (Buenos Aires) in August 2024?

The climate in Mar del Plata during August can be summarized as cool and reasonably dry.

August is in the winter in Mar del Plata and is typically the 2nd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 13°C (56°F), whilst at night 4°C (39°F) is normal.

Mar del Plata weather averages (imperial / metric)
Daytime temperature 13.4°C 56.1°F
Nightly temperature 3.8°C 38.8°F
Average temperature 8.6°C 47.5°F
Daily sunshine 6.4 hrs
Avg rainfall 54 mm 2.1 ins
Rainy days 8 days
Sea temperature 8.4°C 47.1°F
Humidity 82%
Windspeed 17.3kph 11 mph

On average August is the driest month of the year in Mar del Plata with around 54mm 2.1 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 8 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 6.4 hours of sunshine per day.

August temperatures in Mar del Plata

Mar del Plata average temperature in August

August rainfall

Mar del Plata average rain in August

August hourly sunshine

Mar del Plata average rain in August

The data used in these monthly averages covers a period of over 100 years right up until last year. As such they are a valid prediction of what to expect for the weather in Mar del Plata in August 2024.

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Mar del Plata weather stats

Mar del Plata weather statistics
Hottest month: February 25°C 77°F
Driest month: August 54mm 2.1ins
Sunniest month: February 9.4hrs
Coldest month: July 12.1°C 53.8°F
Wettest month: March 95mm 3.7ins
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