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 high20°C / 67°F😎 nice
Nighttime low1°C / 35°F
Feels like (high)16°C / 61°F
Rainfall5 mm / 0.2 in☀️ dry
Rainy days1 days
Humidity13%🌵 dry
Dew point-20°C / -4°F
Sunshine10.5 h/day
Daylight11.3 h
Wind13 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.

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