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When to go · Caldera

Caldera in August

Avoid month. Listed as a month to avoid: Jun–Sep (cold Humboldt current, fewer beach options).

Key facts

Verdict
Avoid
Temperature
21°C (70°F) / 12°C (54°F)
average high / low
Rain days
0
Crowds
Low
Chile overall
Prices
Low
Chile overall

Verdict

AvoidBest and avoid months for Caldera

Listed as a month to avoid: Jun–Sep (cold Humboldt current, fewer beach options).

Is another month better than August?

August is rated avoid. These months rate higher:

Weather in August

Long-term averages
  • CalderaHighs around 21 °C (70 °F), lows around 12 °C (54 °F), rain on about 0 days

Crowds and prices

Crowds · Chile overall
Low
Prices · Chile overall
Low

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

Compare two months

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

  • Verdict

    Aug: Avoid

    Jan: Great (better)

  • Daytime high

    Aug: 21 °C (70 °F)

    Jan: 22 °C (72 °F)

  • Night low

    Aug: 12 °C (54 °F)

    Jan: 13 °C (55 °F)

  • Rain days

    Aug: 0

    Jan: 0

  • Crowds

    Aug: Low

    Jan: High

  • Prices

    Aug: Low

    Jan: High

  • Festivals listed

    Aug: 0

    Jan: 0

August: Listed as a month to avoid: Jun–Sep (cold Humboldt current, fewer beach options).

January: Inside Caldera's best window: Oct–Mar (milder temperatures, less fog).

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

What to pack

  • A warm layer for the evenings

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