Atacama Desert weather in October (Antofagasta Region, Chile)
What can you expect from the weather in Atacama Desert during October? Check out this comprehensive weather guide.
In Atacama Desert the weather in October is generally perfect, with high temperatures and almost no rainfall. Daytime temperatures hover around 24°C, while nights can cool down to about 7°C.
Atacama Desert in October usually receives almost no rainfall, averaging around 0.3 mm for the month. Rain is expected on roughly 2 days.
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 in October 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 October?
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 October.
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