August · Chile
Best time to visit Antofagasta in August Weather, crowds & prices
Weather in Antofagasta in August
Average temperature 16°C, 0 mm of rain, about 19 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 81% humidity — based on the five most recent complete years of ERA5 data (2021–2025).
August score
9.0/10
Ranked #9 of 12 months
- Avg temp
- 16°C
- Rainfall
- 0 mm
- Humidity
- 81%
- Days with 6h+ sun
- 19
- Crowd Density
- Moderate Crowds
- Average Expenses
- $$ · Moderate Cost ($$)
August in Antofagasta scores 9.0/10 for sightseeing and cultural travel - ranked #9 of 12. Expect around 16°C, 0 mm of rain, and roughly 19 days with 6+ hours of sunshine this month.
Antofagasta is a Pacific mining port on the Atacama edge-coastal boardwalks, foggy mornings, and desert day trips. Best window: cooler months from late autumn through early spring.
August ranks 9th of 12 for Antofagasta — one of the best windows
Temperatures hover around 16°C (60°F) — the kind of month where neither heat nor cold forces the schedule.
At just 0 mm for the month, rain will not shape your plans; you get about 19 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 11.2 hours of daylight.
On our climate-comfort scale this is one of the strongest months of the year for Antofagasta at 9/10 (9th of 12), just behind January at 9.6/10.
Pack layers you can shed by midday plus one warm layer for the evening.
Expect mid-season pricing, and crowds are moderate.
Frequently asked
- What is the weather like in Antofagasta in August?
- In August, Antofagasta averages 16°C, 0 mm of rain, and about 19 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. Its climate-comfort score is 9.0/10.
- Is August a good time to visit Antofagasta?
- August earns a 9.0/10 climate-comfort score. Use the year-round chart to weigh the weather against your budget and crowd preferences.
- How much does it rain in Antofagasta in August?
- Expect about 0 mm of rain in August. Average humidity is 81% and there are about 19 days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
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