Buenos Aires vs Santiago in August

Buenos Aires is the better pick in August — 82 vs 74 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Buenos Aires is cool, a little rain, clean air, while Santiago is nice, a little rain, poor air quality.

Buenos Aires vs SantiagoAugust climate, side by side

Buenos AiresSantiago
Comfort score82/100 (A)74/100 (B)
Feels-like high15°C17°C
Avg high / low17° / 9°19° / 4°
Rainfall59 mm74 mm
Rainy days57
Humidity75%64%
Air quality (AQI)30109

Monthly climate normals (ERA5 reanalysis). Comfort scores are SeasonMap estimates.

Buenos Aires vs Santiago in August — FAQ

Is August better in Buenos Aires or Santiago?
Buenos Aires is the better pick in August — 82 vs 74 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Buenos Aires is cool, a little rain, clean air, while Santiago is nice, a little rain, poor air quality.
What is the weather like in Buenos Aires vs Santiago in August?
In August, Buenos Aires averages 17°C high / 9°C low with about 59 mm of rain; Santiago averages 19°C high / 4°C low with about 74 mm.