When to go · Arica

Arica in August

Avoid month. Listed as a month to avoid: Jun–Aug for swimming (cold water, cool air); the city itself stays mild.

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Verdict

AvoidBest and avoid months for Arica

Listed as a month to avoid: Jun–Aug for swimming (cold water, cool air); the city itself stays mild.

Long-term averages

AricaHighs around 18 °C, lows around 12 °C, rain on about 0 daysHighs around 64 °F, lows around 54 °F, rain on about 0 days
Atacama and the north, Chile · San Pedro de Atacama, Calama, Aricacool
Among the driest places on earth; summer 'Altiplanic winter' storms (Jan–Feb) can close high roads; cold nights, freezing at the geysers Jun–Aug.

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