San Pedro de Atacama (Atacama Desert) in august: average Weather, Temperature and Climate
Weather in San Pedro de Atacama (Atacama Desert) in august 2025
The weather in San Pedro de Atacama in the month of august comes from statistical datas on the last years. You can view the weather statistics for the whole month, but also by using the tabs for the beginning, the middle and the end of the month.
Average weather throughout august
tolerable weather 0.6cm
Weather at 6am
45°F
Clear/Sunny
96% of time
4%
1%
1%
Weather at 12pm
63°F
Clear/Sunny
96% of time
4%
1%
1%
Weather at 6pm
50°F
Clear/Sunny
96% of time
4%
1%
1%
Weather at 3am
40°F
96%
4%
1%
1%
Evolution of daily average temperature and precipitation in San Pedro de Atacama (Atacama Desert) in august
These charts show the evolution of average minimum/maximum temperatures as well as average daily precipitation volume in San Pedro de Atacama (Atacama Desert) in august.
The climate of San Pedro de Atacama (Atacama Desert) in august is tolerable
The weather in august in San Pedro de Atacama is dry ; it never rains.
The climate is quite cold here the month of august, but it is liveable when dressing cosy. Temperatures are up to 63°F. The seasonal minimum is 45°F. Thus, the mean temperature average in august in San Pedro de Atacama is 54°F. Note that these seasonal averages are in contrast with those observed in San Pedro de Atacama in august with a maximum record of 77°F in 2015 and a minimum record of 25°F in 2016. You can expect to have about 1 days with temperatures down below 32°F, or 3% of the month.
Day length in San Pedro de Atacama in august is 11:19. Sunrise is at 07:58 and sets at 19:17.
With proper weather, the month of august is okay (but not good) to go in this city.
San Pedro de Atacama (Atacama Desert): another month?
If you can push back the dates of your trip, we advise you to go in september to San Pedro de Atacama (Atacama Desert). more information
August: another location in Chile?
If you want to go to Chile in august, there are destinations with better weather than San Pedro de Atacama (Atacama Desert):
In august, Iquique, Chañaral, Huasco, Taltal and Tocopilla have perfect weather.
Furthermore, Caldera, Easter island, Valparaiso, Arica, Elqui and Los Vilos have good weather.
Seasonal average climate and temperature of San Pedro de Atacama (Atacama Desert) in august
Check below seasonal norms These datas are compiled from the weather statements of the last years of the month of august.
| August | |||||
| Outside temperature | |||||
| Average temperature | 54°F | ||||
| Highest temperature | 63°F | ||||
| Lowest temperature | 45°F | ||||
| Highest record temperature | 77°F (2015) | ||||
| Lowest record temperature | 25°F (2016) | ||||
| Number of days at +65°F | 13 day(s) (42%) | ||||
| Number of days at -32°F | 1 day(s) (3%) | ||||
| Wind | |||||
| Wind speed | 14km/h | ||||
| Wind temperature | 43°F | ||||
| Precipitation (rainfall) | |||||
| Rainfall | 0.1in | ||||
| Record daily rainfall | 0.6in (2020) | ||||
| Snowfall | 0.6cm | ||||
| Other climate data | |||||
| Humidity | 28% | ||||
| Visibility | 9.98km | ||||
| Cloud cover | 3% | ||||
| UV index | 4 | ||||
| Daily sunshine hours | 12 | ||||
| Sunrise and sunset | |||||
| Time of sunrise | 07:58 | ||||
| Time of sunset | 19:17 | ||||
| Length of day | 11:19 | ||||
| Our opinion about the weather in august | |||||
| Our opinion at whereandwhen.net | tolerable | ||||
How was the weather last august?
Here is the day by day recorded weather in San Pedro de Atacama (Atacama Desert) in august 2024:
45°F to 72°F
41°F to 68°F
40°F to 67°F
40°F to 67°F
40°F to 65°F
38°F to 65°F
38°F to 61°F
38°F to 63°F
36°F to 65°F
40°F to 67°F
38°F to 65°F
40°F to 68°F
38°F to 70°F
40°F to 68°F
43°F to 72°F
45°F to 74°F
49°F to 74°F
45°F to 74°F
45°F to 72°F
47°F to 72°F
41°F to 65°F
38°F to 65°F
40°F to 68°F
40°F to 70°F
40°F to 72°F
41°F to 70°F
43°F to 70°F
41°F to 72°F
43°F to 72°F
41°F to 68°F
41°F to 68°F
Map: other cities in Chile in august
Cities near San Pedro de Atacama (Atacama Desert):
| El Tatio in august | tolerable weather |
| Reserva Nacional Los Flamencos in august | tolerable weather |
| Calama in august | good weather |
| Tocopilla in august | perfect weather |
| Antofagasta in august | good weather |
| Iquique in august | perfect weather |
| Taltal in august | perfect weather |
| Chañaral in august | perfect weather |
| Caldera in august | good weather |
| Parque Nacional Lauca in august | tolerable weather |
| Arica in august | good weather |
| Copiapó in august | good weather |
Click over cities on the map for information about the weather in august.
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Weather data for San Pedro de Atacama (Atacama Desert) in august:
Weather data for San Pedro de Atacama (Atacama Desert) for august are derived from an average of the weather forecast since 2009 in San Pedro de Atacama (Atacama Desert). There is a margin of error and these forecasts are to be considered as general information only. The weather in San Pedro de Atacama (Atacama Desert) can vary slightly from year to year, but this data should limit surprises. So you can pack your bags or check for the best time in year to go to San Pedro de Atacama (Atacama Desert).