When to go · Rio Gallegos
Rio Gallegos in August
Avoid month. Listed as a month to avoid: Jun–Aug (cold, wind).
Key facts
- Verdict
- Avoid
- Temperature
- 9°C (48°F)48°F (9°C) / −2°C (28°F)28°F (−2°C)
- average high / low
- Rain days
- 7
- Crowds
- Low
- Argentina overall
- Prices
- Low
- Argentina overall
Verdict
Listed as a month to avoid: Jun–Aug (cold, wind).
Is another month better than August?
August is rated avoid. These months rate higher:
Weather in August
- Rio GallegosHighs around 9 °C (48 °F), lows around -2 °C (28 °F), rain on about 7 daysHighs around 48 °F (9 °C), lows around 28 °F (-2 °C), rain on about 7 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 Rio Gallegos, side by side.
Verdict
Aug: Avoid
Jan: Great (better)
Daytime high
Aug: 9 °C (48 °F)48 °F (9 °C)
Jan: 22 °C (72 °F)72 °F (22 °C)
Night low
Aug: -2 °C (28 °F)28 °F (-2 °C)
Jan: 12 °C (54 °F)54 °F (12 °C)
Rain days
Aug: 7 (better)
Jan: 9
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 (cold, wind).
January: Inside Rio Gallegos's best window: Oct–Mar.
Rio Gallegos: figures are long-term averages from this guide, not a forecast.
What to pack
- A warm coat, hat and gloves for mornings and evenings