When to go · Villarrica

Villarrica in August

Mixed month. Outside the best window (Dec–Feb (dry, warm)). Across Chile: Winter continues; the Atacama may bloom after a rainy year (desierto florido, check).

Key facts

Verdict: Mixed
Temperature: 12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C) / 3°C (37°F)37°F (3°C); average high / low
Rain days: 12
Crowds: Low; Chile overall
Prices: Low; Chile overall

Plan around it

Verdict

MixedChile month rating

Outside the best window (Dec–Feb (dry, warm)). Across Chile: Winter continues; the Atacama may bloom after a rainy year (desierto florido, check).

Is another month better than August?

August is rated mixed. These months rate higher:

Weather in August

Long-term averages

VillarricaHighs around 12 °C (54 °F), lows around 3 °C (37 °F), rain on about 12 daysHighs around 54 °F (12 °C), lows around 37 °F (3 °C), rain on about 12 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 Villarrica, side by side.

First month

Second month

Verdict
Aug: Mixed
Jan: Great (better)
Daytime high
Aug: 12 °C (54 °F)54 °F (12 °C)
Jan: 22 °C (72 °F)72 °F (22 °C)
Night low
Aug: 3 °C (37 °F)37 °F (3 °C)
Jan: 9 °C (48 °F)48 °F (9 °C)
Rain days
Aug: 12
Jan: 8 (better)
Crowds
Aug: Low
Jan: High
Prices
Aug: Low
Jan: High
Festivals listed
Aug: 0
Jan: 0

August: Outside the best window (Dec–Feb (dry, warm)). Across Chile: Winter continues; the Atacama may bloom after a rainy year (desierto florido, check).

January: Inside Villarrica's best window: Dec–Feb (dry, warm).

Villarrica: figures are long-term averages from this guide, not a forecast.

What to pack

A warm coat, hat and gloves for mornings and evenings
A rain jacket or umbrella and shoes that dry fast

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