Atacama Desert Climate by Month
Atacama Desert maintains a fairly consistent warm average temperature.
The city sits in an arid zone with minimal moisture.
Now, let’s break down all the climate details for a clearer picture.
Average day and night temperature
The temperature in Atacama Desert remains steady throughout the year, providing a consistently comfortable climate. Average daytime temperatures reach a comfortable 25°C in February. In July, the coolest month of the year, temperatures drop to a pleasant 20°C. At night, expect cooler temperatures, averaging 1°C during this month.
The mean minimum and maximum temperatures throughout the year
Precipitation and rainy days
Atacama Desert has a dry climate with very low precipitation, averaging 31 mm of rain/snowfall annually. Despite minor fluctuations, Atacama Desert enjoys fairly consistent precipitation throughout the year. In March, you can expect around 5.6 mm of precipitation, while in November, Atacama Desert receives about 0.1 mm.The mean monthly precipitation over the year, including rain, hail and snow
The average number of days each month with precipitation
The best time of year to visit Atacama Desert in Chile
During the months of January, February, March, April, May, June, August, 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:
December has an average maximum temperature of 25°C and is the warmest month of the year.
The coldest month is July with an average maximum temperature of 20°C.
March tops the wettest month list with 6 mm of rainfall.
November is the driest month with 0 mm of precipitation.
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