When to go · Mendoza
Mendoza in August
Avoid month. Listed as a month to avoid: Jan (40°C days), late Jun–Aug in the mountains.Avoid month. Listed as a month to avoid: Jan (104°F days), late Jun–Aug in the mountains.
Key facts
- Verdict
- Avoid
- Temperature
- 19°C66°F / 4°C39°F
- average high / low
- Rain days
- 1
- Crowds
- Low
- Argentina overall
- Prices
- Low
- Argentina overall
Verdict
AvoidBest and avoid months for Mendoza
Listed as a month to avoid: Jan (40°C days), late Jun–Aug in the mountains.Listed as a month to avoid: Jan (104°F days), late Jun–Aug in the mountains.
Weather in August
- MendozaHighs around 19 °C, lows around 4 °C, rain on about 1 dayHighs around 66 °F, lows around 39 °F, rain on about 1 day
- Cuyo (Mendoza and the high Andes), Argentina · Mendoza, San Juan, Aconcaguacool
Dry and sunny; harvest (vendimia) in March; the pass to Chile can close with snow in June–September.
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.
What to pack
- A warm coat, hat and gloves for mornings and evenings
- Layers: a fleece or light jacket