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Puerto Natales in August
Puerto Natales edges warmer than July, with highs of 41°F (5°C), lows of 32°F (0°C) and about 3.4 in (86 mm) of rain.
With a comfort score of 40/100 (11th of 12), it's one of the toughest months, held back mainly by cool days.
- Avg high
- 41°F (5°C)
- Avg low
- 32°F (0°C)
- Rain
- 3.4 in (86 mm)
- Humidity
- 91%
- Cloud cover
- 76%
- Daylight
- ~9 h 35 min
- Comfort score
- 40/100 · Tough
What August feels like
Highs only reach about 41°F (5°C), so plan short stints outside between indoor stops.
Lows average 32°F (0°C).
Some rain is likely, about 3.4 in (86 mm) in the month, so pack for a shower or two.
Skies are often grey, with average cloud cover around 76%.
Plan around August
August is one of the lower-scoring months here; the best are December – February.
- Comfort holds steady from July (40 → 40/100).
- Our Patagonia Peaks route recommends Nov – Mar, so August falls outside its suggested window.
What to pack for August
- Hat, gloves and thermal base layerslows around 32°F
- Packable rain jacket or umbrellaa shower or two is likely
- Comfortable walking shoesmost places below are best reached on foot or with short walks
What to do in Puerto Natales in August
Cold days call for a roof: these picks favor sit-down and indoor stops, plus a few for drier spells.
The Last Hope Distillery
Small distillery making gin and whisky with Patagonian botanicals.
Why now A warm sit-down stop when highs sit around 41°F.
Museo Histórico Municipal
Small museum on the region's Indigenous, settler and ranching history.
Why now An indoor-leaning stop when highs sit around 41°F.
Mesita Grande
Long shared tables and thin-crust pizza on the waterfront.
Afrigonia
Restaurant blending African and Patagonian flavors; lamb is the standout.
Why now Somewhere to warm up between colder walks.
Cerro Dorotea
Hike through lenga forest to a ridge overlooking the town and fjords.
Nearby in August
- Torres del Paine in August~67 mi · highs 24°F, 5.2 in rain or snow · 9°C (17°F) cooler by day, wetter
- El Chaltén in August~166 mi · highs 37°F, 5.3 in rain or snow · 2°C (4°F) cooler by day, wetter
NASA POWER 2001–2025 monthly averages on a ~50 km grid, temperatures adjusted from the grid cell's ~400 m to Puerto Natales's ~28 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.
Puerto Natales in August: quick answers
Is August a good time to visit Puerto Natales?
It's one of the tougher months here, scoring 40/100, held back mainly by cool days. The best months are December – February. Expect highs of 41°F (5°C) and 3.4 in (86 mm) of rain. Our Patagonia Peaks route recommends Nov – Mar, so August is outside its suggested window.
How cold is Puerto Natales in August?
Average highs are 41°F (5°C) and average lows 32°F (0°C), making it the 3rd-coldest month by daytime highs.
Does it rain a lot in Puerto Natales in August?
Some: about 3.4 in (86 mm) of rain falls across August on average, the 4th-driest month of the year. The annual total is about 46.0 in (1168 mm).
What should I pack for Puerto Natales in August?
Bring hat, gloves and thermal base layers (lows around 32°F), packable rain jacket or umbrella (a shower or two is likely) and comfortable walking shoes (most places below are best reached on foot or with short walks).
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Planning Puerto Natales in August?
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