When to go · Rancagua
Rancagua in August
Avoid month. Listed as a month to avoid: Jun–Aug (heavy rain).
Key facts
- Verdict
- Avoid
- Temperature
- 16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C) / 2°C (36°F)36°F (2°C)
- average high / low
- Rain days
- 9
- Crowds
- Low
- Chile overall
- Prices
- Low
- Chile overall
Verdict
Listed as a month to avoid: Jun–Aug (heavy rain).
Is another month better than August?
August is rated avoid. These months rate higher:
Weather in August
- RancaguaHighs around 16 °C (61 °F), lows around 2 °C (36 °F), rain on about 9 daysHighs around 61 °F (16 °C), lows around 36 °F (2 °C), rain on about 9 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 Rancagua, side by side.
Verdict
Aug: Avoid
Mar: Great (better)
Daytime high
Aug: 16 °C (61 °F)61 °F (16 °C)
Mar: 28 °C (82 °F)82 °F (28 °C)
Night low
Aug: 2 °C (36 °F)36 °F (2 °C)
Mar: 10 °C (50 °F)50 °F (10 °C)
Rain days
Aug: 9
Mar: 3 (better)
Crowds
Aug: Low
Mar: Medium
Prices
Aug: Low
Mar: Medium
Festivals listed
Aug: 0
Mar: 0
August: Listed as a month to avoid: Jun–Aug (heavy rain).
March: Inside Rancagua's best window: Sep–Nov, Mar–May.
Rancagua: figures are long-term averages from this guide, not a forecast.
What to pack
- A warm coat, hat and gloves for mornings and evenings