Atacama weather in August
Planning a getaway to Atacama 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 is the weather like in Atacama in August?
Atacama is a region in Chile. August in Atacama generally has temperatures that range from moderate to warm, with precipitation levels ranging from almost none to low.
Based on our climate data spanning from 1990-2020, the average maximum temperature is moderate in Bahia Inglesa at 17°C to warm in Copiapó at 22°C. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 9°C in Copiapó and 11°C in Bahia Inglesa.
In August, precipitation varies across different areas. From almost no rainfall in Piedra Colgada with an average of 3.6 mm to low rainfall in Vallenar with 9.9 mm. Meanwhile, Copiapó enjoys close to 220 hours of sunlight. This means it's a great month if you prefer bright and sunny days.
For specific regional insights in Atacama for August, refer to the map provided below. For an in-depth overview of the yearly weather conditions, do visit our Atacama climate page.
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What is the weather like in August for the 5 most popular destinations in Atacama?
Copiapó
In August Copiapó generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 22°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 9°C and almost no monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
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Caldera
In August Caldera generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 17°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 11°C and almost no monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.
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Bahia Inglesa
In August Bahia Inglesa generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 17°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 11°C and almost no monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.
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Vallenar
In August Vallenar generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 21°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 7°C and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
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Piedra Colgada
In August Piedra Colgada generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 21°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 8°C and almost no monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
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Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at other destinations in Atacama, in Chile.
Is August the best time to visit Atacama?
In our opinion, August is a good time to visit Atacama with overall perfect weather in Copiapó. However, the weather conditions may vary depending on your destination.
On average, the best time to visit Atacama is in with generally perfect weather in Copiapó.
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