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August · climate normalsCool days and a month score of 50/100

Concepción in August

Fair · 50/100Beach 21/100
High / low14° / 6°daily averages
Precipitation210 mm9 wet days
Sea12°surface temperature
36.83° S, 73.05° WElevation 36 mUTC−3 · Chile Summer Time
When to goConcepción · weather score
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Best timeJan–Feb · Dec
August: high / low14° / 6°
iWhat to expect

The weather in August

In August, Concepción averages daytime highs of 14° and night-time lows of 6° — cool weather by day. Expect around 210 mm of precipitation spread over about 9 wet days, with average cloud cover near 41%.

Temperatures are much the same as in July, and September is warmer again by about 1.7°. The sea averages 12°, too cold for most swimmers.

August scores 50/100 — fair conditions for sightseeing — and ranks 10th of the twelve months for Concepción. For the most comfortable weather, consider January, February and December instead.

Around the middle of the month the sun rises at 07:36 and sets at 18:19 local time, giving 10 h 42 min of daylight. Days lengthen by 60 minutes over the month.

Why 50/100?

How the score for August is built
Comfort · 42%45%
Dry days · 33%34%
Clear skies · 25%82%

Beach score this month: 21/100 (adds sea temperature and heat).

Comfort peaks for daytime highs between 18° and 25°C (64–77°F).

iiIn context

August against the year

Full climate guide
iiiNearby in August

Around Concepción this month

San Pedro de la Paz
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San Pedro de la Paz

Biobio · 4.7 km W
13°Aug high
9wet days
49score
San Pedro de la Paz
Coronel
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Coronel

Biobio · 24 km S
13°Aug high
9wet days
50score
Coronel
Hualpén
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Hualpén

Biobio · 6.3 km NW
13°Aug high
9wet days
50score
Hualpén
Talcahuano
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Talcahuano

Biobio · 13 km NW
13°Aug high
9wet days
49score
Talcahuano
ivTop of the table

Chile's best in August

Where to go in August
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Calama

Antofagasta
21°Aug high
0wet days
100score
Calama
Vallenar
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Vallenar

Atacama
23°Aug high
1wet day
98score
Vallenar
La Serena
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La Serena

Coquimbo Region
18°Aug high
1wet day
97score
La Serena
Copiapó
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Copiapó

Atacama
24°Aug high
1wet day
97score
Copiapó
·Questions

Concepción in August: quick answers

Is August a good time to visit Concepción?

August scores 50/100 for Concepción, which we rate as fair. Average highs are 14°C with 9 wet days.

How warm is Concepción in August?

Daytime highs average 14°C and night-time lows 6°C in August.

Does it rain a lot in Concepción in August?

Concepción receives about 210 mm of precipitation in August, falling on around 9 days.

Can you swim in Concepción in August?

The sea averages 12°C in August, cold for most swimmers.