Atacama Desert weather in February (Antofagasta Region, Chile)
Curious about the February weather in Atacama Desert? Here's what the weather might have in store during this month.
In Atacama Desert the weather in February is generally perfect, characterized by high temperatures and almost no rainfall. Throughout the day, temperatures typically settle at around 25°C. But by evening, they drop to around 11°C. On average, it sees the highest temps of the year.
Atacama Desert in February usually receives almost no rainfall, averaging around 2.5 mm for the month. Delving into the climate records from the past 30 years, one can predict that nearly 10 days of the month will see rainfall.
In case you lean more towards enjoying temperate temperatures and rain-free days typically offer the most optimal weather. In contrast, tend to have less optimal conditions.
For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Atacama Desert climate page with graphs.
Atacama Desert, monthly averages in February
Min Temperature
11°C
Max Temperature
25°C
Chance of Rain
35%
Precipitation
2.5 mm
Rainy days
10 days
Where to go in Chile in February
Find out more about the weather in Chile in February and which places have the best weather conditions in this month.
perfect weather
pleasant
tolerable
unpleasant
poor
So, what should you wear in Atacama Desert in February?
For visitors traveling to Atacama Desert, we recommend wearing layers. So maybe a skirt, t-shirt, shorts for during the day and jeans and a warm jacket for some days and evenings.What To Do
We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do in February.
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