When to go · Antofagasta

Antofagasta in August

Avoid month. Listed as a month to avoid: Jun–Aug (cold, foggy, limited beach use).

Key facts

Verdict: Avoid
Temperature: 17°C (63°F)63°F (17°C) / 8°C (46°F)46°F (8°C); average high / low
Rain days: 0
Crowds: Low; Chile overall
Prices: Low; Chile overall

Plan around it

Verdict

AvoidBest and avoid months for Antofagasta

Listed as a month to avoid: Jun–Aug (cold, foggy, limited beach use).

August is rated avoid. These months rate higher:

Long-term averages

AntofagastaHighs around 17 °C (63 °F), lows around 8 °C (46 °F), rain on about 0 daysHighs around 63 °F (17 °C), lows around 46 °F (8 °C), rain on about 0 days

Chile overall: Winter continues; the Atacama may bloom after a rainy year (desierto florido, check).

Weather, crowds and prices for any two months in Antofagasta, side by side.

First month

Second month

August: Listed as a month to avoid: Jun–Aug (cold, foggy, limited beach use).

March: Inside Antofagasta's best window: Mar–May, Sep–Nov (dry, mild temperatures).

Antofagasta: figures are long-term averages from this guide, not a forecast.