Cool
Average highs are around 16°C, so pack for cooler days.
August verdict
La Serena, Chile in August
Weather score43Mixed
Mixed for holiday weather
Average highs are around 16°C, so pack for cooler days. Sunshine averages 6.4h per day, enough for a balanced month. Rainfall averages 16mm, which is relatively low for holiday planning.
August weather
Monthly averages
Temp
16°C
Rain
16mm
Sun
6.4h
Sea
13°C
Weather score
43
Mixed
Seasonal climate calendar
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Trip feel
Drier
Rainfall averages 16mm, which is relatively low for holiday planning.
Some sun
Sunshine averages 6.4h per day, enough for a balanced month.
Cool sea
Sea temperatures average 13°C, so the water can feel cool.
Map
Weather map
Compare La Serena, Chile with nearby places by weather score, rain, sun, temperature, and swim conditions.
Temperature
August16°C average high
August has some of the coolest average daytime highs of the year, so pack for fresher conditions.
Warmest monthsJanuary to March and December
This stretch sets the upper range for average daytime heat.
Rain
August16mm average rain
August sits near La Serena's yearly rainfall average, so rain is a normal planning factor rather than an outlier.
Driest monthsJanuary to June and August to December
This is the drier part of the year, when outdoor plans usually need less weather flexibility.
Sun
August6.4 hours average sun
August is below La Serena's yearly sunshine average, so bright-day planning is less reliable than in peak months.
Brightest monthsJanuary to February and November to December
This stretch has the strongest sunshine in the monthly averages.
Sea temperature
August13°C average sea
August is one of the coolest sea months, so the water may feel fresher than in peak months.
Warmest seaJanuary to March
Sea temperatures are usually near 17°C in this stretch, so swimming comfort is at its strongest.
Weather score
August43 weather score
August scores below La Serena's yearly average, so the weather trade-offs are more noticeable.
Best weather monthsJanuary to March and December
These months have the strongest weather score in the monthly averages.