1
São Paulo
Brazil · 23°C · 5.7 rain days
10.0 · Excellent
2
Lima
Peru · 18°C · 0 rain days
10.0 · Excellent
3
Rio de Janeiro
Brazil · 25°C · 9.5 rain days
9.3 · Excellent
4
Santiago
Chile · 17°C · 5.3 rain days
9.3 · Excellent
5
Buenos Aires
Argentina · 16°C · 5.2 rain days
8.8 · Excellent
6
Bogotá
Colombia · 18°C · 13.5 rain days
8.3 · Good
August by travel style
Driest picks
High-scoring destinations with the fewest rainy days.
Mild city breaks
Comfortable 10–19°C sightseeing weather.
Frequently asked questions
Where should I go in South America in August?
Top-scoring destinations in South America for August include São Paulo (10.0/10), Lima (10.0/10), Rio de Janeiro (9.3/10), Santiago (9.3/10), Buenos Aires (8.8/10) — ranked by temperature, rainfall and sunshine from six years of climate data.
Where is hot in South America in August?
Warm destinations with great overall conditions in August include Rio de Janeiro (avg high 25°C).
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