Temperature
Cool by day, cold at night.
57°Ftypical August high
Typical range
August climate
August in Mar del Plata
Argentina · South America
Cool days and plenty of sun.
Some tradeoffs
Some cloudier spells.
Daytime high
57°F
Lows around 43°F
Rain
Several rainy days
Sun
8 h/day
Air feel
Very dry
Sea temp
48°F
Too cold for swimming
When to visit
Month-by-month fit
Best
Precipitation
Several rainy days, with mixed-length spells. About 7 wet days, fewer than in most months.
23%wet-day frequency
AmountWet-day chance
Sunshine
A mix of sunshine and cloud.
8 hAugust sunshine
Heat & humidity by month
Very dryAugust Heat feel
Easy airWarm airHot airHumid air
Hourly temperature pattern
In August, afternoons feel about 48° and nights feel near 37°.
Very coldColdCoolComfortableNight hours
Clear sky
Partly cloudy skies this month.
42%August Clear sky
Clear skyCloud
Wind pattern
Breezy August days can feel brisker in open spots.
10 mphAugust Breezy
Sea temperature
48°FAugust sea temp
More detailIncludes daypart comfort
Typical August day
August late afternoons are around 56°F, easing to about 50°F in early evening.
Avg temp Typical range
Morning48°F
Rain8%
Cloud58%
Humid airLow
Sun intensityLow
Best windowMidday56°F
Rain11%
Cloud62%
Humid airLow
Sun intensityModerate
Late afternoon56°F
Rain12%
Cloud61%
Humid airLow
Sun intensityLow
Early evening50°F
Rain10%
Cloud57%
Humid airLow
Sun intensityMinimal
Data tableView month-by-month numbers
View month-by-month numbers
| Month | High°F | Low°F | Rainin | Wet days | Sunh | Humidity% | Sea°F |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 80 | 61 | 3.1 | 9 | 12.4 | 71 | 67 |
| Feb | 78 | 61 | 3.4 | 9 | 11.4 | 74 | 68 |
| Mar | 74 | 58 | 3.0 | 9 | 10.2 | 77 | 66 |
| Apr | 68 | 53 | 2.7 | 8 | 8.5 | 77 | 62 |
| May | 61 | 47 | 1.7 | 6 | 7.4 | 80 | 57 |
| Jun | 56 | 43 | 1.5 | 5 | 6.8 | 79 | 52 |
| Jul | 55 | 41 | 2.1 | 6 | 7.1 | 80 | 49 |
| Aug | 57 | 43 | 2.3 | 7 | 8.0 | 78 | 48 |
| Sep | 60 | 45 | 2.3 | 7 | 9.1 | 77 | 49 |
| Oct | 65 | 49 | 2.9 | 9 | 10.1 | 77 | 53 |
| Nov | 71 | 53 | 3.3 | 10 | 11.4 | 73 | 58 |
| Dec | 76 | 58 | 3.1 | 9 | 12.5 | 70 | 63 |
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Climate data notePlanning guidance, not a forecast
Typical monthly values are based on long-term climate records. Useful for planning, not a forecast. Check the weather before you travel.
Sunshine: source type is not yet identified at metric level.
Local microclimates can vary by beach, neighborhood, trail, or elevation.
Last updated: Jun 1, 2026
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