San Pedro de Atacama weather in August (Antofagasta Region, Chile)
Will it be warm or cold in San Pedro de Atacama this August? See what weather conditions to anticipate this month with our guide.
Temperatures
The weather in San Pedro de Atacama is usually perfect in August, featuring pleasant temperatures and almost no rainfall. You can expect daytime temperatures to reach around 19°C, while the nights will see a decline to about 2°C.
Precipitation
San Pedro de Atacama in August usually receives almost no rainfall, averaging around 4 mm for the month. When we look at the climate data from the last 30 years, you can expect around a single day of rain.So this is a great month to visit if you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures. January, February, March, April, May, August, September, October, November and December typically offer the most optimal weather. In contrast, June and July tend to have less optimal conditions.
For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized San Pedro de Atacama climate page with graphs.
San Pedro de Atacama, monthly averages in August
Min Temperature
2°C
Max Temperature
19°C
Chance of Rain
3%
Precipitation
4 mm
Rainy days
a single day
Humidity
14%
Where to go in Chile in August
Find out more about the weather in Chile and which places have the best travel conditions in this month.
perfect weather
pleasant
tolerable
unpleasant
poor
So, what should you wear in this month?
For visitors traveling to San Pedro de Atacama, 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.
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