When to go · Castro
Castro in August
Avoid month. Listed as a month to avoid: Jun–Aug (cool, rainier).
Key facts
- Verdict
- Avoid
- Temperature
- 13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C) / 5°C (41°F)41°F (5°C)
- average high / low
- Rain days
- 7
- Crowds
- Low
- Chile overall
- Prices
- Low
- Chile overall
Verdict
Listed as a month to avoid: Jun–Aug (cool, rainier).
Is another month better than August?
August is rated avoid. These months rate higher:
Weather in August
- CastroHighs around 13 °C (55 °F), lows around 5 °C (41 °F), rain on about 7 daysHighs around 55 °F (13 °C), lows around 41 °F (5 °C), rain on about 7 days
Crowds and prices
- Crowds · Chile overall
- Low
- Prices · Chile overall
- Low
Chile overall: Winter continues; the Atacama may bloom after a rainy year (desierto florido, check).
Compare two months
Weather, crowds and prices for any two months in Castro, side by side.
Verdict
Aug: Avoid
Jan: Great (better)
Daytime high
Aug: 13 °C (55 °F)55 °F (13 °C)
Jan: 15 °C (59 °F)59 °F (15 °C)
Night low
Aug: 5 °C (41 °F)41 °F (5 °C)
Jan: 7 °C (45 °F)45 °F (7 °C)
Rain days
Aug: 7 (better)
Jan: 12
Crowds
Aug: Low
Jan: High
Prices
Aug: Low
Jan: High
Festivals listed
Aug: 0
Jan: 0
August: Listed as a month to avoid: Jun–Aug (cool, rainier).
January: Inside Castro's best window: Dec–Mar.
Castro: figures are long-term averages from this guide, not a forecast.
What to pack
- A warm coat, hat and gloves for mornings and evenings