Best Skiing in August
August is usually the most reliable month for snow depth in the southern hemisphere, which makes it the main month for a ski trip to the Andes or New Zealand.
Expect busy weekends at resorts close to big cities, such as those near Santiago and Melbourne.
Top resorts for August snow
7 resorts are open in August with at least 30 cm of typical snow depth. Ranked 60% on snow depth, 20% on top elevation and 20% on piste kilometres.
| # | Resort | Snow depth | Top |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | La Parva Chile | 152 cm | 3,575 m |
| 2 | Valle NevadoChile | 152 cm | 3,679 m |
| 3 | Cerro Catedral Argentina | 140 cm | 2,095 m |
| 4 | Cerro Perito MorenoArgentina | 116 cm | 1,734 m |
| 5 | Chapelco Ski ResortArgentina | 113 cm | 1,975 m |
| 6 | Whakapapa New Zealand | 80 cm | 2,301 m |
| 7 | Cerro CastorArgentina | 52 cm | 944 m |
Snow depth, snowfall and temperature are 2020-24 monthly averages from Open-Meteo's historical weather data at each resort's coordinates. They are modelled values for the area, not the resort's own snow reports, so treat them as a guide to typical conditions.