Chile (Atacama) · August
Low seasonChile · South America
Climate Overview
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Ø day, range from coolest to warmest dayØ dayrange | 26° (79°)20– (68–)29 (84) | 25° (77°)19– (66–)29 (84) | 25° (77°)21– (70–)28 (82) | 24° (75°)18– (64–)26 (79) | 21° (70°)16– (61–)23 (73) | 19° (66°)14– (57–)22 (72) | 20° (68°)13– (55–)23 (73) | 21° (70°)15– (59–)24 (75) | 23° (73°)17– (63–)26 (79) | 25° (77°)19– (66–)27 (81) | 26° (79°)22– (72–)29 (84) | 27° (81°)23– (73–)29 (84) |
Ø night, range from coldest to warmest nightØ nightrange | 13° (55°)9– (48–)16 (61) | 13° (55°)9– (48–)15 (59) | 12° (54°)8– (46–)14 (57) | 9° (48°)4– (39–)13 (55) | 6° (43°)1– (34–)9 (48) | 4° (39°)-1– (30–)7 (45) | 3° (37°)-2– (28–)7 (45) | 4° (39°)-1– (30–)8 (46) | 7° (45°)1– (34–)11 (52) | 8° (46°)4– (39–)12 (54) | 10° (50°)6– (43–)13 (55) | 12° (54°)8– (46–)15 (59) |
☀️Sunshine | 12h UV 10 | 12h UV 10 | 12h UV 10 | 12h UV 9 | 11h UV 8 | 11h UV 8 | 11h UV 8 | 11h UV 9 | 12h UV 10 | 13h UV 10 | 13h UV 10 | 13h UV 8 |
🌧Rain Days | 3d25mm (1.0") | 5d47mm (1.9") | 2d11mm (0.4") | 0d4mm (0.2") | 0d3mm (0.1") | 0d3mm (0.1") | 0d3mm (0.1") | 0d4mm (0.1") | 0d0mm (<0.1") | 0d1mm (<0.1") | 0d0mm (<0.1") | 1d3mm (0.1") |
Best travel time current monthØ = average · small figures = range: coolest–warmest day / coldest–warmest nightClimate data 2005–2025 · Source: ERA5 + station data
Off-season — lowest travel prices with still acceptable climate.
August in Chile (Atacama) at 21°C (70°F) is too cool for a beach holiday, but suitable for sightseeing and hiking. The best travel months are January, February, March, October, November, and December.
Daytime highs average 21°C (70°F), cooling to 4°C (39°F) at night (daily average: 12°C (54°F)). Peaks reach around 24°C (75°F), the coldest nights around -1°C (30°F) — frost does occur. With 11 sunshine hours per day, August is one of the sunniest months — 4 mm (0.2 in) of rain over 0 days.
A jacket for cool evenings should not be left behind. Sightseeing and excursions can be enjoyed comfortably at this time of year.
Cool, dry desert winter: the sun shines clearly by day, it freezes at night and the air is drier than almost anywhere else. The starry sky is breathtaking and visitor numbers are low. Anyone visiting the El Tatio geysers should bring warm clothing, a hat and gloves.
Packing list for Chile (Atacama) in August
- Long-sleeved shirts and light trousers
- Light jacket
- Jumper or fleece
- Warm jacket for frosty nights
- SPF 50 sunscreen
- Sunglasses
- Sun hat
- Travel first-aid kit
Frequently Asked Questions
- Is August a good time to visit Chile (Atacama)?
- August is not an optimal month for Chile (Atacama) (Score: 78/100), but it is manageable. For better conditions, consider January, February, March, October, November, and December.
- How warm is it in Chile (Atacama) in August?
- In August, Chile (Atacama) sees daily highs of 21°C (70°F). Nights cool to 4°C (39°F), with a daily average of 12°C (54°F). Peaks reach around 24°C (75°F), the coldest nights around -1°C (30°F) — frost does occur.
- How much rain falls in Chile (Atacama) in August?
- In August, Chile (Atacama) receives an average of 4 mm (0.2 in) of rain over 0 rain days. That is comparatively dry.
- How many sunshine hours does Chile (Atacama) get in August?
- Chile (Atacama) averages 11 sunshine hours per day in August — close to the annual average.
