Cool
Average highs are around 9°C, so pack for cooler days.
August verdict
San Pedro de Atacama, Chile in August
Weather score53Mixed
Mixed for holiday weather
Average highs are around 9°C, so pack for cooler days. Sunshine averages 9.2h per day, so bright days are a strong part of the month. Rainfall averages 8mm, which is relatively low for holiday planning.
August weather
Monthly averages
Temp
9°C
Rain
8mm
Sun
9.2h
Weather score
53
Mixed
Seasonal climate calendar
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RainRain
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Weather scoreWeather score
Trip feel
Drier
Rainfall averages 8mm, which is relatively low for holiday planning.
Bright
Sunshine averages 9.2h per day, so bright days are a strong part of the month.
Map
Weather map
Compare San Pedro de Atacama, Chile with nearby places by weather score, rain, sun, temperature, and swim conditions.
Temperature
August9°C average high
August is on the cooler side of San Pedro de Atacama's year, useful if you prefer less intense daytime heat.
Warmest monthsJanuary to March and October to December
This stretch sets the upper range for average daytime heat.
Rain
August8mm average rain
August sits on the drier side of San Pedro de Atacama's year, which helps with sightseeing and transfers.
Driest monthsMarch to December
This is the drier part of the year, when outdoor plans usually need less weather flexibility.
Sun
August9.2 hours average sun
August is one of San Pedro de Atacama's sunniest months, with some of the strongest bright-day conditions in the yearly averages.
Brightest monthsMay to December
This stretch has the strongest sunshine in the monthly averages.
Weather score
August53 weather score
August is one of San Pedro de Atacama's best weather-score months, combining the strongest overall balance in the yearly averages.
Best weather monthsApril to November
These months have the strongest weather score in the monthly averages.