San Pedro de Atacama

Valley of the Moon Weather in August

Average temperatures, rainfall, sunshine and the best places to visit in Valley of the Moon, Chile in August.

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San Pedro de Atacama Calama

Are you planning a trip a to Valley of the Moon, Chile in August and wondering what kind of weather to expect? This page has all the details you need.

What to Expect in Valley of the Moon in August

Valley of the Moon, Chile is a region in Chile. August in Valley of the Moon generally has pleasant temperatures, with almost no precipitation.

Temperatures

The average maximum temperatures are pleasant and range from 19°C (66°F) in San Pedro de Atacama to 21°C (70°F) in Calama. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 4°C (39°F) in Calama and 2°C (36°F) in San Pedro de Atacama.

To learn more about the conditions in specific areas of Valley of the Moon, Chile, check out the map below.

Precipitation

August is a very dry month with an average rainfall of around 1 mm (0.04 in) in San Pedro de Atacama.

Explore Valley of the Moon by month

Pick a month to see the average temperature, rainfall and sunshine in Valley of the Moon - 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) June17°C (63°F) This monthJuly17°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 Valley of the Moon in August

Click on a destination dot for more details. Toggle the map to compare temperatures or precipitation across Valley of the Moon.

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 Valley of the Moon

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

Temperature range in Valley of the Moon (August)

Precipitation variation in Valley of the Moon (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 excellent that month.

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August
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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
very good
excellent
excellent
Climate in San Pedro de Atacama →

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 excellent 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
excellent
excellent
excellent
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Popular cities in August

Day & night temperatures, rainfall and average weather in Valley of the Moon 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)
Calama 21°C (70°F) 4°C (39°F) 2.6 mm (0.1 in)

Valley of the Moon weather in August: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in Valley of the Moon, Chile in August?

Expect excellent weather across Valley of the Moon, Chile in August. The popular destination of San Pedro de Atacama averages 19°C (66°F) by day and 2°C (36°F) at night during this month.

What is the average temperature in Valley of the Moon, Chile in August?

Daytime temperatures in San Pedro de Atacama peak at roughly 19°C (66°F) in August, dropping to about 2°C (36°F) overnight.

Does Valley of the Moon, Chile get a lot of rain in August?

August is on the drier side in Valley of the Moon, 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 Valley of the Moon, Chile?

We believe that August is one of the best times to visit Valley of the Moon, Chile with overall excellent weather in San Pedro de Atacama.

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

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