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Atacama Weather by Month: Temperature & Rainfall Guide
Atacama is a region in Chile. Many people wonder what the weather conditions are in Atacama over the year. What is the best time to visit Atacama?
This page shows the average weather conditions by month in Atacama over the year in: January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November, December.
Atacama in January
In January the weather in Atacama is generally excellent. The average maximum daytime temperatures are high and range from 22°C (72°F) in Bahia Inglesa to 28°C (82°F) in Copiapó. On average, this month is one of the warmest months of the year in Atacama. So be prepared and make sure to dress lightly.
Find more detailed climate information for Atacama in January here.
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Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).
Atacama in February
In February the weather in Atacama is generally excellent. The average maximum daytime temperatures are high and range from 23°C (73°F) in Bahia Inglesa to 28°C (82°F) in Copiapó. On average, this month is one of the warmest months of the year in Atacama. So be prepared and make sure to dress lightly.
Find more detailed climate information for Atacama in February here.
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Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).
Atacama in March
In March the weather in Atacama is generally excellent. The temperatures range from pleasant in Bahia Inglesa with 22°C (72°F) to high in Copiapó with 26°C (79°F).
Find more detailed climate information for Atacama in March here.
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Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).
Atacama in April
In April the weather in Atacama is generally excellent. The temperatures range from pleasant in Bahia Inglesa with 20°C (68°F) to high in Copiapó with 25°C (77°F).
Find more detailed climate information for Atacama in April here.
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Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).
Atacama in May
In May the weather in Atacama is generally excellent. The temperatures range from pleasant in Bahia Inglesa with 19°C (66°F) to high in Copiapó with 23°C (73°F).
Find more detailed climate information for Atacama in May here.
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Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).
perfect weather
pleasant
tolerable
unpleasant
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Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).
Atacama in July
In July the weather in Atacama is generally excellent. The temperatures range from moderate in Bahia Inglesa with 17°C (63°F) to pleasant in Copiapó with 21°C (70°F). On average, this month is the coldest month of the year in Atacama.
Find more detailed climate information for Atacama in July here.
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Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).
Atacama in August
In August the weather in Atacama is generally excellent. The temperatures range from moderate in Bahia Inglesa with 17°C (63°F) to high in Copiapó with 22°C (72°F).
Find more detailed climate information for Atacama in August here.
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Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).
Atacama in September
In September the weather in Atacama is generally excellent. The temperatures range from moderate in Bahia Inglesa with 17°C (63°F) to high in Copiapó with 23°C (73°F).
Find more detailed climate information for Atacama in September here.
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Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).
Atacama in October
In October the weather in Atacama is generally excellent. The temperatures range from pleasant in Bahia Inglesa with 18°C (64°F) to high in Copiapó with 24°C (75°F).
Find more detailed climate information for Atacama in October here.
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Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).
Atacama in November
In November the weather in Atacama is generally excellent. The temperatures range from pleasant in Bahia Inglesa with 19°C (66°F) to high in Copiapó with 25°C (77°F).
Find more detailed climate information for Atacama in November here.
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Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).
Atacama in December
In December the weather in Atacama is generally excellent. The temperatures range from pleasant in Bahia Inglesa with 21°C (70°F) to high in Copiapó with 27°C (81°F).
Find more detailed climate information for Atacama in December here.
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Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).
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