Daytime highs, nighttime lows and the warmest cities in Atacama, Chile this August.
Atacama, Chile, a region in Chile, experiences maximum daytime temperatures in August ranging from 17°C (63°F) in Bahia Inglesa to 22°C (72°F) in Copiapó. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 9°C (48°F) in Copiapó and 11°C (52°F) in Bahia Inglesa.
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Expect daytime temperatures around 22°C (72°F) in Copiapó. That makes August a high month for Atacama, Chile.
Nighttime temperatures in Copiapó typically drop to around 9°C (48°F) in August.
Copiapó tops the warmest city list in our database with average maximum daytime temperatures around 22°C (72°F) and a minimum nighttime temperature of around 9°C (48°F).
Our database indicates that in August, Bahia Inglesa is the city with the coolest temperatures in Atacama, Chile. You can expect daytime highs of 17°C (63°F) and nighttime lows close to 11°C (52°F).
The weather is predominantly sunny, with an estimated total of around 220 hours of sunshine in Copiapó. This means many sunny days, which creates a cheerful atmosphere during this month.
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