Atacama Desert weather in October (Antofagasta Region, Chile)
What kind of weather does October bring to Atacama Desert? Want to know if this month is ideal for visiting? Our guide provides detailed weather information.
Temperatures
You’ll find the weather in Atacama Desert during October to be perfect, with high temperatures and almost no rainfall. Daytime temperatures are expected to be around 24°C, cooling off to about 7°C at night.
Precipitation
Atacama Desert in October usually receives almost no rainfall, averaging around 0.3 mm for the month. You can typically expect 2 days days of rain this month, based on climate records.If you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures, typically offer the best circumstances. While tend to showcase 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 October
Min Temperature
7°C
Max Temperature
24°C
Chance of Rain
7%
Precipitation
0.3 mm
Rainy days
2 days
Where to go in Chile in October
Find out more about the weather in Chile and which places have the best travel conditions in this month.
perfect weather
pleasant
tolerable
unpleasant
poor
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.
Interested in more climate information?
This site provides you with all the information you need about the climate in Atacama Desert.
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