Late winter · Weather & things to do
Mendoza in August
Mendoza warms up: highs climb to 66°F (19°C), from 60°F in July, with lows of 39°F (4°C) and about 0.4 in (9 mm) of rain.
August opens the best stretch on our comfort score, at 98/100 (2nd of 12).
- Avg high
- 66°F (19°C)
- Avg low
- 39°F (4°C)
- Rain
- 0.4 in (9 mm)
- Humidity
- 45%
- Cloud cover
- 35%
- Daylight
- ~10 h 47 min
- Comfort score
- 98/100 · Great
What August feels like
Highs near 66°F (19°C) make for comfortable sightseeing weather.
There's a big swing between day and night, about 15°C (27°F), so mornings and evenings feel much cooler than the afternoon.
Rain is scarce: about 0.4 in (9 mm) for the whole month.
Clear skies are common, with cloud cover averaging only 35%.
Plan around August
August is one of Mendoza's best months on the climate data.
- Opens the best-scoring stretch on our comfort score: April – June and August – October.
- Comfort improves from 89/100 in July to 98/100.
- Our Buenos Aires, Mendoza & Iguazú route recommends Mar – May, Sep – Nov, so August falls outside its suggested window.
What to pack for August
- A warm layer for eveningslows near 39°F
- Comfortable walking shoesmost picks involve some walking
What to do in Mendoza in August
August is good outdoor weather here, so these picks lean toward the open air.
Plaza Independencia
Main square anchoring four smaller plazas; Plaza España has bright Spanish tilework.
Why now August scores 98/100 for comfort, good conditions for being outside.
Trapiche
Large Maipú estate in a restored 1912 building, with tours and a garden restaurant.
Why now Highs near 66°F and 0.4 in of monthly rain make this an easy outdoor pick.
Catena Zapata
Pyramid-shaped winery in Agrelo that helped put Argentine Malbec on the world map.
Mr Hugo Bikes
Long-running bike rental in Maipú for self-guided rides between wineries and olive oil makers.
Why now One to do outside while the weather is on your side.
Azafrán
Downtown restaurant with modern Argentine cooking and a wine cellar you browse in person.
Nearby in August
- Valle de Uco in August~54 mi · highs 65°F, 0.8 in rain · similar daytime temperatures, about as wet
NASA POWER 2001–2025 monthly averages on a ~50 km grid, temperatures adjusted from the grid cell's ~918 m to Mendoza's ~769 m elevation (standard lapse rate). Comfort scores weigh temperature, rain, humidity and cloud: see how we score each month. Check a forecast before you go.
Mendoza in August: quick answers
Is August a good time to visit Mendoza?
Yes. On the climate data it's one of the best months, scoring 98/100. Expect highs of 66°F (19°C) and 0.4 in (9 mm) of rain. Our Buenos Aires, Mendoza & Iguazú route recommends Mar – May, Sep – Nov, so August is outside its suggested window.
How hot is Mendoza in August?
Average highs are 66°F (19°C) and average lows 39°F (4°C), making it the 3rd-coldest month by daytime highs.
Does it rain a lot in Mendoza in August?
Not much: about 0.4 in (9 mm) of rain falls across August on average, the 3rd-driest month of the year. The annual total is about 11.5 in (292 mm).
What should I pack for Mendoza in August?
Bring a warm layer for evenings (lows near 39°F) and comfortable walking shoes (most picks involve some walking).
Planning Mendoza in August?
Share this August plan with your group, poll everyone on dates and keep the packing list in one place.