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Antofagasta Region Weather in August

Average temperatures, rainfall, sunshine and the best places to visit in Antofagasta Region, Chile in August.

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Planning a getaway to Antofagasta Region, Chile this August and curious about the weather you should prepare for? Discover all the vital details you need on this page, solving your puzzle:

What to Expect in Antofagasta Region in August

Antofagasta Region, Chile is a region in Chile. The weather in Antofagasta Region in August can be quite varied, with temperatures that range from cold to pleasant and precipitation levels ranging from almost none to heavy.

Temperatures

The average highest temperatures fluctuate between cold in Puerto Aysén at 6°C (43°F) to pleasant in Atacama Desert at 22°C (72°F). Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 3°C (37°F) in Atacama Desert and -2°C (28°F) in Puerto Aysén.

To explore the conditions in Antofagasta Region, Chile in more detail, check the map below.

Precipitation

In August, precipitation varies across different areas. From almost no rainfall in San Pedro de Atacama with an average of 1 mm (0.04 in) to heavy rainfall in Puerto Aysén with 282 mm (11 in).

Explore Antofagasta Region by month

Pick a month to see the average temperature, rainfall and sunshine in Antofagasta Region — and find the best time to visit. (based on San Pedro de Atacama)

January24°C (75°F) February23°C (73°F) March23°C (73°F) April22°C (72°F) May19°C (66°F) This monthJune17°C (63°F) July17°C (63°F) August19°C (66°F) September21°C (70°F) October23°C (73°F) November24°C (75°F) December25°C (77°F)
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Best Places to Visit in Antofagasta Region in August

Click on a destination dot for more details. Toggle the map to compare temperatures or precipitation across Antofagasta Region.

Conditions Temperatures Precipitation
perfect weather
pleasant
tolerable
unpleasant
poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).

Popular Destinations in Antofagasta Region

What is the weather like in August for some of the most popular destinations in Antofagasta Region, Chile?

Temperature range in Antofagasta Region (August)

Precipitation variation in Antofagasta Region (August)

San Pedro de Atacama

In August San Pedro de Atacama generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 19°C (66°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 2°C (36°F) and almost no monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

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August
September »
July
August
September
Max temperature
17°C (63°F)
19°C (66°F)
21°C (70°F)
Min temperature
1°C (34°F)
2°C (36°F)
4°C (39°F)
Monthly rainfall
0 mm (0 in)
1 mm (0.04 in)
1 mm (0.04 in)
Monthly rainy days
0 days
a single day
a single day
Weather conditions
pleasant
perfect
perfect
Climate in San Pedro de Atacama →

Antofagasta

In August Antofagasta generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 20°C (68°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 12°C (54°F) and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« July
August
September »
July
August
September
Max temperature
19°C (66°F)
20°C (68°F)
20°C (68°F)
Min temperature
12°C (54°F)
12°C (54°F)
12°C (54°F)
Monthly sun hours
209 hours
211 hours
222 hours
Monthly rainfall
6.8 mm (0.3 in)
5.2 mm (0.2 in)
3.5 mm (0.1 in)
Monthly rainy days
0 days
0 days
0 days
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
perfect
Climate in Antofagasta →

Mejillones

In August Mejillones generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 19°C (66°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 13°C (55°F) and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« July
August
September »
July
August
September
Max temperature
19°C (66°F)
19°C (66°F)
20°C (68°F)
Min temperature
13°C (55°F)
13°C (55°F)
13°C (55°F)
Monthly sun hours
209 hours
211 hours
222 hours
Monthly rainfall
9.1 mm (0.4 in)
7.5 mm (0.3 in)
5.5 mm (0.2 in)
Monthly rainy days
0 days
0 days
0 days
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
perfect
Climate in Mejillones →

Atacama Desert

In August Atacama Desert generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 22°C (72°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 3°C (37°F) and almost no monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« July
August
September »
July
August
September
Max temperature
20°C (68°F)
22°C (72°F)
23°C (73°F)
Min temperature
1°C (34°F)
3°C (37°F)
5°C (41°F)
Monthly rainfall
4.1 mm (0.2 in)
2.1 mm (0.1 in)
1.7 mm (0.1 in)
Monthly rainy days
0 days
a single day
a single day
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
perfect
Climate in Atacama Desert →

Calama

In August Calama generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 21°C (70°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 4°C (39°F) and almost no monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« July
August
September »
July
August
September
Max temperature
20°C (68°F)
21°C (70°F)
22°C (72°F)
Min temperature
2°C (36°F)
4°C (39°F)
5°C (41°F)
Monthly rainfall
3.2 mm (0.1 in)
2.6 mm (0.1 in)
0.9 mm (0.04 in)
Monthly rainy days
0 days
a single day
a single day
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
perfect
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Popular cities in August

Day & night temperatures, rainfall and average weather in Antofagasta Region in August.

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
San Pedro de Atacama 19°C (66°F) 2°C (36°F) 1 mm (0.04 in)
Antofagasta 20°C (68°F) 12°C (54°F) 5.2 mm (0.2 in)
Mejillones 19°C (66°F) 13°C (55°F) 7.5 mm (0.3 in)
Atacama Desert 22°C (72°F) 3°C (37°F) 2.1 mm (0.1 in)
Calama 21°C (70°F) 4°C (39°F) 2.6 mm (0.1 in)
Toconao 18°C (64°F) 2°C (36°F) 5.6 mm (0.2 in)

Antofagasta Region weather in August: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in Antofagasta Region, Chile in August?

Antofagasta Region, Chile typically experiences perfect weather in August, part of the season. Daytime highs in San Pedro de Atacama average around 19°C (66°F), and temperatures drop to about 2°C (36°F) at night.

What is the average temperature in Antofagasta Region, Chile in August?

San Pedro de Atacama averages a daytime maximum of 19°C (66°F) in August, with overnight lows close to 2°C (36°F).

Does Antofagasta Region, Chile get a lot of rain in August?

August is on the drier side in Antofagasta Region, Chile. San Pedro de Atacama averages only about 1 mm (0.04 in), with most days staying dry.

Is August a Good Time to Visit Antofagasta Region, Chile?

We believe that August is one of the best times to visit Antofagasta Region, Chile with overall perfect weather in San Pedro de Atacama. It's worth noting that weather conditions might differ depending on the location you visit.

Generally speaking, January, February, March, April, May, August, September, October, November and December provide perfect weather in San Pedro de Atacama.

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