When to go · San Rafael
San Rafael in August
Avoid month. Listed as a month to avoid: Jan–Feb (hot, crowded), Jul–Aug (cold, some closures).
Key facts
- Verdict
- Avoid
- Temperature
- 18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C) / 4°C (39°F)39°F (4°C)
- average high / low
- Rain days
- 2
- Crowds
- Low
- Argentina overall
- Prices
- Low
- Argentina overall
Verdict
Listed as a month to avoid: Jan–Feb (hot, crowded), Jul–Aug (cold, some closures).
Is another month better than August?
August is rated avoid. These months rate higher:
Weather in August
- San RafaelHighs around 18 °C (64 °F), lows around 4 °C (39 °F), rain on about 2 daysHighs around 64 °F (18 °C), lows around 39 °F (4 °C), rain on about 2 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 San Rafael, side by side.
Verdict
Aug: Avoid
Mar: Great (better)
Daytime high
Aug: 18 °C (64 °F)64 °F (18 °C)
Mar: 28 °C (82 °F)82 °F (28 °C)
Night low
Aug: 4 °C (39 °F)39 °F (4 °C)
Mar: 14 °C (57 °F)57 °F (14 °C)
Rain days
Aug: 2 (better)
Mar: 3
Crowds
Aug: Low
Mar: Medium
Prices
Aug: Low
Mar: Medium
Festivals listed
Aug: 0
Mar: 1
August: Listed as a month to avoid: Jan–Feb (hot, crowded), Jul–Aug (cold, some closures).
March: Inside San Rafael's best window: Sep–Nov and Mar–May.
San Rafael: figures are long-term averages from this guide, not a forecast.
What to pack
- A warm coat, hat and gloves for mornings and evenings