Month guide · Mendoza · Argentina
Mendoza in August
What August is really like in Mendoza: weather, crowds, prices, events and what to pack.
Updated By the AMZBooking editorial team
Pictured: Cerro Arco, Mendoza · Photo: Itsmemarttin, CC BY-SA 3.0
Quick answer
August is a quieter month with trade-offs. Expect average highs of 17°C (63°F), lows of 4°C (39°F), about 2 rainy days and roughly 10.9 hours of daylight. Dry, sunny and warming; the zonda, a hot dry wind from the Andes, can blow in late winter.
Key facts
- Average high / low
- 17°C (63°F) / 4°C (39°F)
- Rainy days
- About 2
- Daylight
- About 10.9 hours
- Crowds
- Quiet
- Hotel prices
- Low
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Weather in August
August is the 10th-warmest month in Mendoza: days average 17°C (63°F) against a yearly average high of 23°C (73°F), and nights fall to about 4°C (39°F). Rain falls on roughly 2 of its 31 days. Compared with July (14°C (57°F)), August is warmer; by September highs climb to around 20°C (68°F).
- Sunrise (15 August)
- About 08:13
- Sunset (15 August)
- About 19:07
- Daylight
- About 10.9 hours
Summer (December–February). Hot, long days with occasional storms; fine for the mountains and rafting, while winery visits are best in the morning.
Crowds and prices
On a 1–5 scale, August rates 2 for crowds (the peak is March at 5) and 2 for hotel prices (highest in March). That makes August one of the better-value months to book.
Events in August
August has no major recurring festival in Mendoza, which usually means easier bookings.
What to do in August
Mild, settled days suit walking, viewpoints and time outdoors.
Historic site · Microcentro
Área Fundacional and San Francisco ruins
The original colonial city stood here until the 1861 earthquake.
- Time needed
- 1–1.5 hours
- Cost
- Low cost
- History
- Rainy day
- Off the beaten path
Market · Microcentro
Mercado Central
Eat lunch at one of the counters with locals, then buy olives and dried fruit for a winery picnic.
- Time needed
- 45 minutes
- Cost
- Free
- Food
- Free
- Shopping
- Rainy day
Street · Quinta Sección and Arístides Villanueva
Avenida Arístides Villanueva
This avenue in the Quinta Sección is Mendoza's main going-out street, with parrillas, wine bars, craft-beer pubs and pavement tables along several blocks.
- Time needed
- An evening
- Cost
- Low cost
- After dark
- Food
- Free
Street · Microcentro
Paseo Sarmiento
Order a café con leche and medialunas at an outdoor table in the morning before the shops get busy.
- Time needed
- 30–60 minutes
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- Food
- Shopping
What to pack
For highs near 17°C (63°F), lows near 4°C (39°F) and 2 wet days: layers, a warm sweater and a jacket for cool evenings; comfortable walking shoes.
Is August a good time to visit Mendoza?
A quieter month with trade-offs. If your dates are flexible, March–May and October–November are better overall. Compare every month.
Mendoza in other months
Questions travellers ask
+What time does the sun set in Mendoza in August?
At about 19:07 local time in mid-August, with sunrise at about 08:13: roughly 10.9 hours of daylight.
+How warm is Mendoza in August?
Average highs are around 17°C (63°F) and lows around 4°C (39°F).
+Does it rain a lot in Mendoza in August?
Expect rain on about 2 days of the month, so it is usually dry.