August · Chile
Best time to visit Arica in August Weather, crowds & prices
Weather in Arica in August
Average temperature 17°C, 4 mm of rain, about 14 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 88% humidity — based on the five most recent complete years of ERA5 data (2021–2025).
August score
6.3/10
Ranked #9 of 12 months
- Avg temp
- 17°C
- Rainfall
- 4 mm
- Humidity
- 88%
- Days with 6h+ sun
- 14
- Crowd Density
- Moderate Crowds
- Average Expenses
- $$ · Moderate Cost ($$)
August in Arica scores 6.3/10 for beach and coastal travel - ranked #9 of 12. Expect around 17°C, 4 mm of rain, and roughly 14 days with 6+ hours of sunshine this month.
Arica is Chile’s northern tip city-year-round mild beach weather, Morro headland, and routes toward Peru and Putre. Best window: cooler months from late autumn through early spring.
August in Arica: mixed conditions, plan around the weather
August averages 17°C (63°F), the range most people find easiest for walking a city all day without either overheating or losing daylight to weather.
Rain is a non-issue at 4 mm for the month, with about 14 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 11.4 hours of daylight to work with.
It scores 6.3/10 here, 9th of 12 months, against 9.7/10 in the destination's best month.
Pack layers you can shed by midday plus one warm layer for the evening.
Plan for mid-season pricing, with crowds are moderate.
Flexible dates? February scores 3.4 points higher here — enough to change the trip.
Frequently asked
- What is the weather like in Arica in August?
- In August, Arica averages 17°C, 4 mm of rain, and about 14 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. Its climate-comfort score is 6.3/10.
- Is August a good time to visit Arica?
- August earns a 6.3/10 climate-comfort score. Use the year-round chart to weigh the weather against your budget and crowd preferences.
- How much does it rain in Arica in August?
- Expect about 4 mm of rain in August. Average humidity is 88% and there are about 14 days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
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