SeasonMapPucón weather in August
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August in Pucón: cold, soaked, with clean air — a gamble, with 18 rainy days.
#2 of 12 months in Pucón · #1171 of 1383 destinations to visit in August · comfort 54/100 (tier D)
Updated September 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis
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Pucón climate normals — August
| Daytime high | 11°C / 52°F | 🧥 cold |
|---|---|---|
| Nighttime low | 5°C / 41°F | |
| Feels like (high) | 9°C / 48°F | |
| Rainfall | 352 mm / 13.8 in | ⛈ soaked |
| Rainy days | 18 days | |
| Humidity | 85% | 💦 very humid |
| Dew point | 5°C / 42°F | |
| Sunshine | 6.4 h/day | |
| Daylight | 10.6 h | |
| Wind | 12 km/h / 8 mph | |
| Snowfall | 25.9 cm / 10.2 in | |
| Air quality (US AQI) | 26 | 🍃 good |
Monthly averages from ERA5 reanalysis. AQI is the mean US Air Quality Index for the month.
Crowds in Pucón 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.
Busyone of its best months for weather(estimated)
Peak crowdsBusyShoulder seasonQuiet
Best months for Pucón'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).
Best weatherPucón's weather peaks June–August, best around July.
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What's on in Pucón in August
Recurring seasonal events, natural spectacles, closures and holidays — curated and sourced.
- Hazard
Villarrica volcano alerts
1 Jan – 31 DecVolcanic activityClosuresThe lava lake in the crater rises without much warning. Sernageomin took the alert to yellow in September 2026, and when it does the guided summit climb and the national park shut, sometimes for weeks. Source ↗
- Season
Skiing on the volcano
15 Jun – 15 Oct · usuallySki seasonThe small centre on the volcano's northern flank runs from about mid-June to mid-October, snow and alert level permitting. It is also the one stretch of the year the town is cheap. Source ↗
Nearby, and something's on
Within 300 km of Pucón — a day trip or a short hop — with something on this month. Never part of the comfort score.
Where is Pucón?
Pucón in August — FAQ
- Is August a good time to visit Pucón?
- August in Pucón: cold, soaked, with clean air — a gamble, with 18 rainy days. It ranks #2 of 12 months for Pucón on SeasonMap's comfort score (54/100).
- What is the weather like in Pucón in August?
- In August, Pucón averages a daily high of 11.1°C and a low of 5°C, with about 351.5 mm of rain over roughly 17.9 rainy days.
- What is the air quality in Pucón in August?
- Pucón has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 26 in August.
- Does it snow in Pucón in August?
- Pucón sees roughly 25.9 cm of snowfall in August.
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Similar destinations in South America — August
Within 300 km: San Carlos de Bariloche's Fiesta Nacional de la Nieve on 14–17 Aug, and San Martín de los Andes' Chapelco ski season around 25 Jun – 30 Sep.