August · Chile
Best time to visit Iquique in August Weather, crowds & prices
Weather in Iquique in August
Average temperature 16°C, 1 mm of rain, about 15 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 66% humidity — based on the five most recent complete years of ERA5 data (2021–2025).
August score
5.9/10
Ranked #10 of 12 months
- Avg temp
- 16°C
- Rainfall
- 1 mm
- Humidity
- 66%
- Days with 6h+ sun
- 15
- Crowd Density
- Moderate Crowds
- Average Expenses
- $$ · Moderate Cost ($$)
August in Iquique scores 5.9/10 for beach and coastal travel - ranked #10 of 12. Expect around 16°C, 1 mm of rain, and roughly 15 days with 6+ hours of sunshine this month.
Iquique mixes surf breaks, a historic nitrate-era downtown, and dune sports above the Atacama coast. Best window: cooler months from late autumn through early spring.
August in Iquique — workable with trade-offs
Temperatures hover around 16°C (61°F) — the kind of month where neither heat nor cold forces the schedule.
At just 1 mm for the month, rain will not shape your plans; you get about 15 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 11.3 hours of daylight.
That is 5.9/10 on the same scale — 10th of 12 months, versus 9.3/10 for the best month here.
Pack layers you can shed by midday plus one warm layer for the evening.
Budget for mid-season pricing, and crowds are moderate.
If your dates are flexible, February is materially better in Iquique — 3.4 points higher on the same scale.
Frequently asked
- What is the weather like in Iquique in August?
- In August, Iquique averages 16°C, 1 mm of rain, and about 15 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. Its climate-comfort score is 5.9/10.
- Is August a good time to visit Iquique?
- August earns a 5.9/10 climate-comfort score. Use the year-round chart to weigh the weather against your budget and crowd preferences.
- How much does it rain in Iquique in August?
- Expect about 1 mm of rain in August. Average humidity is 66% and there are about 15 days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
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