August · Chile
Best time to visit Calama in August Weather, crowds & prices
Weather in Calama in August
Average temperature 12°C, 0 mm of rain, about 30 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 15% humidity — based on the five most recent complete years of ERA5 data (2021–2025).
August score
8.3/10
Ranked #11 of 12 months
- Avg temp
- 12°C
- Rainfall
- 0 mm
- Humidity
- 15%
- Days with 6h+ sun
- 30
- Crowd Density
- Moderate Crowds
- Average Expenses
- $ · Budget Friendly ($)
August in Calama scores 8.3/10 for sightseeing and cultural travel - ranked #11 of 12. Expect around 12°C, 0 mm of rain, and roughly 30 days with 6+ hours of sunshine this month.
Calama is the dry Atacama logistics town-airport gateway to San Pedro and Chuquicamata’s copper hinterland. Best window: cooler months from late autumn through early spring.
August in Calama — reliably good (11th best month)
Expect 12°C (53°F) in August. A good month for city streets, viewpoints and long meals; leave swimming for another season.
At just 0 mm for the month, rain will not shape your plans; you get about 30 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 11.2 hours of daylight.
That is 8.3/10 on the same scale — 11th of 12 months, versus 9.9/10 for the best month here.
Pack a mid-weight jacket, long sleeves and shoes you can walk 15 km in.
Expect low-season pricing, and crowds are moderate.
If your dates are flexible, January is materially better in Calama — 1.6 points higher on the same scale.
Frequently asked
- What is the weather like in Calama in August?
- In August, Calama averages 12°C, 0 mm of rain, and about 30 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. Its climate-comfort score is 8.3/10.
- Is August a good time to visit Calama?
- August earns a 8.3/10 climate-comfort score. Use the year-round chart to weigh the weather against your budget and crowd preferences.
- How much does it rain in Calama in August?
- Expect about 0 mm of rain in August. Average humidity is 15% and there are about 30 days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
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