Copiapó Weather in August

What's the weather like in Copiapó (Atacama) in August 2024?

The climate in Copiapó during August can be summarized as mild and very dry.

August is in the winter in Copiapó and is typically the 3rd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 17°C (62°F), whilst at night 7°C (45°F) is normal.

Copiapó weather averages (imperial / metric)
Daytime temperature 16.5°C 61.6°F
Nightly temperature 7°C 44.5°F
Average temperature 11.7°C 53.1°F
Daily sunshine 8.3 hrs
Avg rainfall 9 mm 0.3 ins
Rainy days 1 days
Sea temperature 14.6°C 58.3°F
Humidity 71%
Windspeed 10.1kph 6 mph

On average August is the 2nd wettest month of the year in Copiapó with around 9mm 0.3 inches of rain making it a very dry time to visit.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 8.3 hours of sunshine per day.

August temperatures in Copiapó

Copiapó average temperature in August

August rainfall

Copiapó average rain in August

August hourly sunshine

Copiapó average rain in August

The data used in these monthly averages covers a period of over 100 years right up until last year. As such they are a valid prediction of what to expect for the weather in Copiapó in August 2024.

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Copiapó weather stats

Copiapó weather statistics
Hottest month: January 23.3°C 73.9°F
Driest month: January 1mm 0ins
Sunniest month: December 11.2hrs
Coldest month: June 15.3°C 59.5°F
Wettest month: July 17mm 0.7ins
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