Atacama Desert weather in August (Antofagasta Region, Chile)
What can you expect from the weather in Atacama Desert during August? Here's what the weather might have in store during this month.
In Atacama Desert the weather in August is generally perfect, with pleasant temperatures and almost no rainfall. Throughout the daytime, temperatures often hover around 22°C. However, as the sun sets and evening approaches, there's a noticeable cool-down, with temperatures gently dropping to a more temperate 3°C.
Atacama Desert in August usually receives almost no rainfall, averaging around 2.1 mm for the month. When we look at the climate data from the last 30 years, we can expect around 1 day of rain.
If your ideal day consists of dry skies and moderate temperatures generally stand out with the best circumstances. While tend to showcase less optimal conditions.
For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Atacama Desert climate page with graphs.
Atacama Desert, monthly averages in August
Min Temperature
3°C
Max Temperature
22°C
Chance of Rain
2%
Precipitation
2.1 mm
Rainy days
1 day
Where to go in Chile in August
Find out more about the weather in Chile in August and which places have the best weather conditions in this month.
perfect weather
pleasant
tolerable
unpleasant
poor
So, what should you wear in Atacama Desert in August?
For visitors traveling to Atacama Desert, we recommend wearing layers. So maybe a skirt, t-shirt, shorts for during the day and jeans and a warm jacket for some days and evenings.What To Do
We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do in August.
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