Calama in August
8.7out of 10
Yes, a good time to go
Mild: highs around 20°C. Very dry: about 0 rainy days.
20°CAvg high
4°CAvg low
0Rainy days (2 mm)
11:13 hDaylight
07:03Sunrise · 18:17 Sunset
Why this score
- Mild: highs around 20°C
- Very dry: about 0 rainy days
What to wear and pack
- Layers you can add or remove
- A light jacket for cooler evenings
- Comfortable walking shoes
How reliable is the forecast?
Rainfall in August is fairly consistent from year to year (0.9 days). Averages cover 30 years (1991–2020). Individual days can differ a lot.
Year at a glance
Weather by month
| Month | Avg high | Avg low | Rainfall | Rainy days | Humidity | Sunshine | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 22°C | 10°C | 9 mm | 2 | – | – | 8.8 |
| February | 22°C | 10°C | 11 mm | 3 | – | – | 8.7 |
| March | 22°C | 9°C | 6 mm | 1 | – | – | 9.0 |
| April | 22°C | 7°C | 2 mm | 0 | – | – | 9.0 |
| May | 20°C | 4°C | 4 mm | 1 | – | – | 8.7 |
| June | 19°C | 3°C | 3 mm | 0 | – | – | 8.6 |
| July | 19°C | 3°C | 3 mm | 1 | – | – | 8.5 |
| August | 20°C | 4°C | 2 mm | 0 | – | – | 8.7 |
| September | 21°C | 6°C | 1 mm | 0 | – | – | 8.9 |
| October | 22°C | 7°C | 0 mm | 0 | – | – | 9.1 |
| November | 23°C | 8°C | 0 mm | 0 | – | – | 9.1 |
| December | 23°C | 9°C | 1 mm | 0 | – | – | 9.1 |
Frequently asked questions
How hot is Calama in August?
Daytime highs average 20°C and nights about 4°C.
When is the best time to visit Calama?
The best months are October, November, December, March.