When to go · La Punta
La Punta in August
Mixed month. Outside the best window (Mar–May, Sep–Nov). Across Argentina: Late winter: Northwest dry and clear; Iguazú pleasant; Patagonia still closed for hiking.
Key facts
- Verdict
- Mixed
- Temperature
- 20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C) / 5°C (41°F)41°F (5°C)
- average high / low
- Rain days
- 3
- Crowds
- Low
- Argentina overall
- Prices
- Low
- Argentina overall
Verdict
Outside the best window (Mar–May, Sep–Nov). Across Argentina: Late winter: Northwest dry and clear; Iguazú pleasant; Patagonia still closed for hiking.
Is another month better than August?
August is rated mixed. These months rate higher:
Weather in August
- La PuntaHighs around 20 °C (68 °F), lows around 5 °C (41 °F), rain on about 3 daysHighs around 68 °F (20 °C), lows around 41 °F (5 °C), rain on about 3 days
Crowds and prices
- Crowds · Argentina overall
- Low
- Prices · Argentina overall
- Low
Argentina overall: Late winter: Northwest dry and clear; Iguazú pleasant; Patagonia still closed for hiking.
Compare two months
Weather, crowds and prices for any two months in La Punta, side by side.
Verdict
Aug: Mixed
Mar: Great (better)
Daytime high
Aug: 20 °C (68 °F)68 °F (20 °C)
Mar: 28 °C (82 °F)82 °F (28 °C)
Night low
Aug: 5 °C (41 °F)41 °F (5 °C)
Mar: 15 °C (59 °F)59 °F (15 °C)
Rain days
Aug: 3 (better)
Mar: 8
Crowds
Aug: Low
Mar: Medium
Prices
Aug: Low
Mar: Medium
Festivals listed
Aug: 0
Mar: 1
August: Outside the best window (Mar–May, Sep–Nov). Across Argentina: Late winter: Northwest dry and clear; Iguazú pleasant; Patagonia still closed for hiking.
March: Inside La Punta's best window: Mar–May, Sep–Nov.
La Punta: figures are long-term averages from this guide, not a forecast.
What to pack
- A warm coat, hat and gloves for mornings and evenings