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Atacama Desert weather in February (Antofagasta Region, Chile)

Will it be rainy or sunny in Atacama Desert this February? Discover if this is the best time for your journey with our detailed monthly weather breakdown.

Temperatures

Expect perfect weather in Atacama Desert during February, which means 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.

Precipitation

Atacama Desert in February usually receives almost no rainfall, averaging around 2.5 mm for the month. This month experiences about 10 days of rain according to historical data.

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.

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Atacama Desert, monthly averages in February

Min TemperatureMin Temperature 11°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 25°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 35%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 2.5 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 10 days  

Where to go in Chile in February

Find out more about the weather in Chile and which places have the best travel conditions in this month.

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In February generally
perfect weather
with high temperatures
and almost no monthly rainfall

More information

Legend perfect weather pleasant tolerable unpleasant poor
Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C and 29°C and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm a month).

Select a Month of Interest

Check the conditions for any month of the year.

For a detailed overview over the year and the best time to visit Chile, check out our Atacama Desert's climate page.

So, what should you wear in this month?

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.

Cycling
10/10
Walking
10/10
Camping
10/10
Outdoor sports
10/10

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