Antofagasta Weather and Climate: A Comprehensive Guide
Antofagasta maintains a fairly consistent warm average temperature.
The city has a dry climate with very low precipitation levels.
Let’s explore the climate details in depth to provide you with a complete overview.
Average maximum day and minimum night temperature
With minimal seasonal shifts, Antofagasta experiences a constant climate year-round. On average, daytime temperatures range from a comfortable 26°C in February to a pleasant 19°C in July.
Nighttime temperatures can drop, with average lows reaching 12°C in July. Check out our detailed temperature page for more information.Temperature ranges by month
Precipitation and rainy days
Antofagasta is known for its low rainfall, with yearly precipitation amounts around 48 mm. The wettest period in Antofagasta occurs in June, which receives around 8.1 mm of precipitation. During the driest month, January, Antofagasta experiences almost no rainfall, totaling approximately 1.2 mm. The consistent precipitation levels throughout the year contribute to a relatively stable climate.The mean monthly precipitation over the year, including rain, hail and snow
The average number of days each month with precipitation
Sunshine over the year
Antofagasta enjoys sunny spells year-round. January sees up to 10.3 hours of daily sunshine, perfect for a sunny trip. June, the least sunny month, still offers a generous 6.7 hours of sun despite this cloudier time of the year. Visit our detailed sunshine hours page for more information.Monthly hours of sunshine
Daily hours of sunshine
Average water temperature
The mean water temperature over the year ranges from 15°C in July to 20°C in January.
Water temperature over the year
Average humidity
The relative humidity is high throughout the year in Antofagasta.
The city experiences its highest humidity in April, reaching 79%. In December, the humidity drops to its lowest level at 74%. Explore our detailed page on humidity levels for further details.
Relative humidity over the year
Average wind speed
The mean wind speed over the year ranges from 2 m/s in May, July, August and September to 4 m/s in January, February, March, April, June, October, November and December.
The mean monthly wind speed over the year (meters per second)
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The best time of year to visit Antofagasta in Chile
During the months of January, February, March, April, May, June, September, October, November and December you are most likely to experience good weather with pleasant average temperatures that fall between 20°C and 26°C.Other facts from our historical weather data:
February has an average maximum temperature of 26°C and is the warmest month of the year.
The coldest month is July with an average maximum temperature of 19°C.
June tops the wettest month list with 8 mm of rainfall.
January is the driest month with 1 mm of precipitation.
January is the sunniest month with an average of 310 hours of sunshine.
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