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August · climate normalsWarm days and a month score of 97/100

Copiapó in August

Excellent · 97/100
High / low24° / 10°daily averages
Precipitation4 mm1 wet days
Cloud cover14%monthly average
27.37° S, 70.33° WElevation 381 mUTC−3 · Chile Summer Time
When to goCopiapó · weather score
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec97August
Best timeMay · Jul · Sep
August: high / low24° / 10°
iWhat to expect

The weather in August

In August, Copiapó averages daytime highs of 24° and night-time lows of 10° — warm weather by day. Expect around 4 mm of precipitation spread over about 1 wet day, with average cloud cover near 14%.

Days are 1.2° warmer than in July on average, and September is warmer again by about 1.1°.

August scores 97/100 — excellent conditions for sightseeing — and ranks 3rd of the twelve months for Copiapó.

Around the middle of the month the sun rises at 07:12 and sets at 18:21 local time, giving 11 h 08 min of daylight. Days lengthen by 41 minutes over the month.

Why 97/100?

How the score for August is built
Comfort · 42%100%
Dry days · 33%92%
Clear skies · 25%100%

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

iiIn context

August against the year

Full climate guide
iiiTop 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
Illapel
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Illapel

Coquimbo Region
19°Aug high
1wet day
97score
Illapel
·Questions

Copiapó in August: quick answers

Is August a good time to visit Copiapó?

August scores 97/100 for Copiapó, which we rate as excellent. Average highs are 24°C with 1 wet days.

How warm is Copiapó in August?

Daytime highs average 24°C and night-time lows 10°C in August.

Does it rain a lot in Copiapó in August?

Copiapó receives about 4 mm of precipitation in August, falling on around 1 days.