Atacama Desert weather in January (Antofagasta Region, Chile)
Looking to travel to Atacama Desert in January? Wondering if it's the right time to visit? Browse this page for a comprehensive overview of the weather conditions for that month.
In Atacama Desert the weather in January is generally perfect, characterized by high temperatures and almost no rainfall. Throughout the daytime, temperatures often hover around 25°C. However, as the sun sets and evening approaches, there's a noticeable cool-down, with temperatures gently dropping to a more temperate 11°C.
Atacama Desert in January usually receives almost no rainfall, averaging around 1.9 mm for the month. When we look at the climate data from the last 30 years, we can expect around 10 days of rain.
Should you favor a climate that's both dry and comfortably warm typically offer the most agreeable circumstances. On the other hand, tend to be characterized by conditions that may not be as optimal.
For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Atacama Desert climate page with graphs.
Atacama Desert, monthly averages in January
Min Temperature
11°C
Max Temperature
25°C
Chance of Rain
32%
Precipitation
1.9 mm
Rainy days
10 days
Where to go in Chile in January
Find out more about the weather in Chile in January 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 January?
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 January.
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