Río Gallegos Weather in August

What's the weather like in Río Gallegos (Santa Cruz) in August 2024?

The climate in Río Gallegos during August can be summarized as cool and dry.

August is in the winter in Río Gallegos and is typically the 3rd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cold 7°C (44°F), whilst at night -0°C (32°F) is normal.

Río Gallegos weather averages (imperial / metric)
Daytime temperature 6.9°C 44.4°F
Nightly temperature -0.3°C 31.5°F
Average temperature 3.3°C 37.9°F
Daily sunshine 4.8 hrs
Avg rainfall 12 mm 0.5 ins
Rainy days 6 days
Sea temperature 5.2°C 41.3°F
Humidity 76%
Windspeed 22.7kph 14 mph

On average August is the 2nd driest month of the year in Río Gallegos with around 12mm 0.5 inches of rain making it a dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 6 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 4.8 hours of sunshine per day.

August temperatures in Río Gallegos

Río Gallegos average temperature in August

August rainfall

Río Gallegos average rain in August

August hourly sunshine

Río Gallegos 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 Río Gallegos in August 2024.

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Río Gallegos weather stats

Río Gallegos weather statistics
Hottest month: January 18.7°C 65.7°F
Driest month: September 10mm 0.4ins
Sunniest month: September 6.1hrs
Coldest month: July 4.2°C 39.6°F
Wettest month: January 32mm 1.3ins
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