San Pedro de Atacama weather in August
August in San Pedro de Atacama: nice, dry, with clean air — an excellent time to visit.
#10 of 12 months in San Pedro de Atacama · #122 of 604 destinations to visit in August · comfort 88/100 (tier A)
Updated June 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis
San Pedro de Atacama climate normals — August
| Daytime high | 20°C / 67°F | 😎 nice |
|---|---|---|
| Nighttime low | 1°C / 35°F | |
| Feels like (high) | 16°C / 61°F | |
| Rainfall | 5 mm / 0.2 in | ☀️ dry |
| Rainy days | 1 days | |
| Humidity | 13% | 🌵 dry |
| Dew point | -20°C / -4°F | |
| Sunshine | 10.5 h/day | |
| Daylight | 11.3 h | |
| Wind | 13 km/h / 8 mph | |
| Air quality (US AQI) | 45 | 🍃 good |
Monthly averages from ERA5 reanalysis. AQI is the mean US Air Quality Index for the month.
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San Pedro de Atacama in August — FAQ
- Is August a good time to visit San Pedro de Atacama?
- August in San Pedro de Atacama: nice, dry, with clean air — an excellent time to visit. It ranks #10 of 12 months for San Pedro de Atacama on SeasonMap's comfort score (88/100).
- What is the weather like in San Pedro de Atacama in August?
- In August, San Pedro de Atacama averages a daily high of 19.7°C and a low of 1.4°C, with about 5.1 mm of rain over roughly 0.6 rainy days.
- What is the air quality in San Pedro de Atacama in August?
- San Pedro de Atacama has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 45 in August.