Cafayate weather in August
Argentina

August in Cafayate: nice, dry, with clean air — an excellent time to visit.
#6 of 12 months in Cafayate · #117 of 1383 destinations to visit in August · comfort 92/100 (tier S)
Updated September 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis
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Cafayate climate normals — August
| Daytime high | 20°C / 69°F | 😎 nice |
|---|---|---|
| Nighttime low | 7°C / 45°F | |
| Rainfall | 1 mm / 0.1 in | ☀️ dry |
| Rainy days | 0 days | |
| Humidity | 43% | 🍃 comfortable |
| Dew point | -2°C / 29°F | |
| Sunshine | 10.3 h/day | |
| Daylight | 11.2 h | |
| Wind | 12 km/h / 8 mph | |
| Snowfall | 0.4 cm / 0.2 in | |
| Air quality (US AQI) | 30 | 🍃 good |
Monthly averages from ERA5 reanalysis. AQI is the mean US Air Quality Index for the month.
Crowds in Cafayate in August
How busy the place itself is — school and mass holidays, the months an editor tagged, and how sought-after the weather makes them. Never part of the comfort score.
Shoulder seasonan ordinary month(estimated)
Peak crowdsBusyShoulder seasonQuiet
Best months for Cafayate's weather
Ranked by this destination's own climate comfort score across the year — a different thing from how busy it gets (see Crowds above).
Fair weatherCafayate's weather doesn't swing hard through the year — comfort stays fairly steady in every month.
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Cafayate in August — FAQ
- Is August a good time to visit Cafayate?
- August in Cafayate: nice, dry, with clean air — an excellent time to visit. It ranks #6 of 12 months for Cafayate on SeasonMap's comfort score (92/100).
- What is the weather like in Cafayate in August?
- In August, Cafayate averages a daily high of 20.3°C and a low of 7.4°C, with about 1.3 mm of rain over roughly 0.4 rainy days.
- What is the air quality in Cafayate in August?
- Cafayate has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 30 in August.