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

La Serena in August

Excellent · 97/100Beach 39/100
High / low18° / 10°daily averages
Precipitation18 mm1 wet days
Sea13°surface temperature
29.91° S, 71.25° WElevation 30 mUTC−3 · Chile Summer Time
When to goLa Serena · weather score
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec97August
Best timeSep–Oct · Dec
August: high / low18° / 10°
iWhat to expect

The weather in August

In August, La Serena averages daytime highs of 18° and night-time lows of 10° — mild weather by day. Expect around 18 mm of precipitation spread over about 1 wet day, with average cloud cover near 28%.

Temperatures are much the same as in July, and September is warmer again by about 1.2°. The sea averages 13°, too cold for most swimmers.

August scores 97/100 — excellent conditions for sightseeing — and ranks 7th of the twelve months for La Serena. For the most comfortable weather, consider September, October and December instead.

Around the middle of the month the sun rises at 07:19 and sets at 18:21 local time, giving 11 h 02 min of daylight. Days lengthen by 46 minutes over the month.

Why 97/100?

How the score for August is built
Comfort · 42%98%
Dry days · 33%95%
Clear skies · 25%100%

Beach score this month: 39/100 (adds sea temperature and heat).

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

iiIn context

August against the year

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iiiNearby in August

Around La Serena this month

Coquimbo
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Coquimbo

Coquimbo Region · 10 km SW
17°Aug high
1wet day
93score
Coquimbo
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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
Copiapó
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Copiapó

Atacama
24°Aug high
1wet day
97score
Copiapó
Illapel
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Illapel

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

La Serena in August: quick answers

Is August a good time to visit La Serena?

August scores 97/100 for La Serena, which we rate as excellent. Average highs are 18°C with 1 wet days.

How warm is La Serena in August?

Daytime highs average 18°C and night-time lows 10°C in August.

Does it rain a lot in La Serena in August?

La Serena receives about 18 mm of precipitation in August, falling on around 1 days.

Can you swim in La Serena in August?

The sea averages 13°C in August, cold for most swimmers.