August weather forecast
Viña del Mar, Chile

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Weather in August

August signifies the progression of winter, yet the climatic conditions improve with a noticeable increase in the sea temperature. The rainfall drops further, maintaining pleasant weather for outdoor activities. Even the daylight hours start to increase, allowing more exploration time for locals and tourists. The city continues to shine under low cloud cover despite the lower temperatures. Wind gusts remain relatively constant at 19.3km/h (12mph), presenting a constant, gentle, and refreshing breeze.

Temperature

August's weather in Viña del Mar displays an average high-temperature of a comfortable 16.7°C (62.1°F), slightly varied from July's 15.4°C (59.7°F). August is noted for a mean low-temperature of 8.5°C (47.3°F).

Humidity

The months with the highest humidity in Viña del Mar, Chile, are July through September, with an average relative humidity of 72%.

Rainfall

In Viña del Mar, during August, the rain falls for 5.1 days and regularly aggregates up to 25mm (0.98") of precipitation. Throughout the year, in Viña del Mar, Chile, there are 33.7 rainfall days, and 178mm (7.01") of precipitation is accumulated.

Sea temperature

In Viña del Mar, Chile, in August, the average water temperature is 13.2°C (55.8°F).
Note: It is risky to swim in 13.2°C (55.8°F). Temperatures beneath 10°C (50°F) induce rapid cold shock and hyperventilation.

Daylight

In Viña del Mar, the average length of the day in August is 10h and 57min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 07:36 and sunset at 18:08. On the last day of August, in Viña del Mar, sunrise is at 07:03 and sunset at 18:28 -04.

Sunshine

In August, the average sunshine in Viña del Mar is 8.4h.

UV index

May through October, with an average maximum UV index of 4, are months with the lowest UV index in Viña del Mar. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium vulnerability from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for average individuals.
Note: The daily high UV index of 4 in August translates into this advice:
Exercise prevention - Precautions against solar damage are endorsed. Stay safe from the Sun's strongest UV rays by limiting exposure during midday. Select sunglasses that boast both UVA and UVB protection to limit the adverse effects of the sun on the eyes.
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Frequently asked questions

What are the temperatures in Viña del Mar in August?

An average high-temperature, in August, in Viña del Mar, is 16.7°C (62.1°F) and the average low-temperature is 8.5°C (47.3°F).

What are the most humid months in Viña del Mar?

July through September, with an average relative humidity of 72%, are most humid months in Viña del Mar.

What is the average humidity in August in Viña del Mar?

In August, the average relative humidity in Viña del Mar is 72%.

How much does it rain in Viña del Mar in August?

In Viña del Mar, Chile, in August, during 5.1 rainfall days, 25mm (0.98") of precipitation is typically accumulated.

What is the water temperature in August in Viña del Mar?

In Viña del Mar, Chile, in August, the average water temperature is 13.2°C (55.8°F). At temperatures below 10°C (50°F), swimming in a suitably protected swimsuit is feasible; otherwise, cold shock and loss of breathing control are imminent. Even a short swim, without thermal protection, at temperatures around 13°C (55.4°F) is not comfortable.

How many hours of daylight does Viña del Mar have in August?

The average day length in August in Viña del Mar, Chile, is 10h and 57min.

When are sunrise and sunset in August in Viña del Mar?

In August, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 07:36 and sunset at 18:08. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 07:03 and sunset at 18:28 -04.

How many hours of sunshine does Viña del Mar have in August?

The average sunshine duration in August in Viña del Mar, Chile, is 8.4h.

What is the month with the lowest UV index in Viña del Mar?

May through October, with an average maximum UV index of 4, are months with the lowest UV index in Viña del Mar, Chile.

How high is the UV index in August in Viña del Mar?

In August, the average daily maximum UV index is 4. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a medium health risk from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.

Average temperature in August
Viña del Mar, Chile

Average temperature in August - Viña del Mar, Chile
  • Average high temperature in August: 16.7°C

The warmest months (with the highest average high temperature) are January and February (23.3°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is July (15.4°C).

  • Average low temperature in August: 8.5°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is January (14.7°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is July (8.3°C).

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Average pressure in August
Viña del Mar, Chile

Average pressure in August - Viña del Mar, Chile
  • Average pressure in August: 1019.4mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is July (1019.5mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is February (1014.4mbar).

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Average wind speed in August
Viña del Mar, Chile

Average wind speed in August - Viña del Mar, Chile
  • Average wind speed in August: 11.7km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is November (13.6km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is May (10.3km/h).

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Average humidity in August
Viña del Mar, Chile

Average humidity in August - Viña del Mar, Chile
  • Average humidity in August: 72%

The months with the highest relative humidity are July, August and September (72%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is April (66%).

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Average rainfall in August
Viña del Mar, Chile

Average rainfall in August - Viña del Mar, Chile
  • Average rainfall in August: 25mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (71mm).
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are January and February (0mm).

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Average rainfall days in August
Viña del Mar, Chile

Average rainfall days in August - Viña del Mar, Chile
  • Average rainfall days in August: 5.1 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (6.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (0.3 days).

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Average sea temperature in August
Viña del Mar, Chile

Average sea temperature in August - Viña del Mar, Chile
  • Average sea temperature in August: 13.2°C

The best month for swimming (with the highest average sea temperature) is February (17.9°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average sea temperature) is July (13.1°C).

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Average daylight in August /
Average sunshine in August
Viña del Mar, Chile

Average daylight in August / Average sunshine in August - Viña del Mar, Chile
  • Average daylight in August: 10h and 5min

The month with the longest days is December (Average daylight: 14h and 18min).
The month with the shortest days is June (Average daylight: 10h and 0min).

  • Average sunshine in August: 8h and 2min

The month with the most sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 9h and 54min).
The month with the least sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 8h and 0min).

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Average sunshine days in August
Viña del Mar, Chile

Average sunshine days in August - Viña del Mar, Chile
  • Average sunshine days in August: 24 days

The months with the most sunshine days are January and March (30.3 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (22.7 days).

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Average UV index in August
Viña del Mar, Chile

Average UV index in August - Viña del Mar, Chile
  • Average UV index in August: 4

The months with the highest UV index are January, February, March, April, November and December (UV index 5).
The months with the lowest UV index are May, June, July, August, September and October (UV index 4).

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Average cloud cover in August
Viña del Mar, Chile

Average cloud cover in August - Viña del Mar, Chile
  • Average cloud cover in August: 27

The month with the most cloud cover is June (Cloud cover 28).
The month with the least cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 7).

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Average visibility in August
Viña del Mar, Chile

Average visibility in August - Viña del Mar, Chile
  • Average visibility in August: 9km

The months with the highest visibility are January, February, March, April, May and June (10km).
The months with the lowest visibility are July, August, September, October, November and December (9km).

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