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Atacama Desert weather in January (Antofagasta Region, Chile)

What does the weather outlook for Atacama Desert look like in January? Thinking about a visit? Explore this page for a full overview of the weather conditions this month.

Temperatures

The weather in Atacama Desert during January is usually perfect, offering high temperatures and almost no rainfall. Daytime temperatures generally peak at 25°C, but after sunset, they often decrease to around 11°C.

Precipitation

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, you 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.

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Atacama Desert, monthly averages in January

Min TemperatureMin Temperature 11°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 25°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 32%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 1.9 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 10 days  

Where to go in Chile in January

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

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In January 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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