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Atacama Desert Climate by Month

The graphs below provide an overview of the climate in Atacama Desert (Antofagasta Region), Chile. They present long-term patterns and averages of weather conditions over a 30-year period.

Average day and night temperature

The mean minimum and maximum temperatures over the year.

Monthly precipitation

The mean monthly precipitation over the year, including rain, snow, hail etc.

Monthly rainy days

The average number of days each month with rain, snow, hail etc.

Forecast for Atacama Desert

Fri   Jul 05
18°C | 3°C
NW 14 km/h
clear and no rain

clear and no rain

hourly forecast
Sat   Jul 06
17°C | 4°C
NW 18 km/h
clear and no rain

clear and no rain

hourly forecast
Sun   Jul 07
17°C | 2°C
NW 18 km/h
clear and no rain

clear and no rain

hourly forecast
5-Day Forecast 10-Day Forecast

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:

  • Which is the warmest month in Atacama Desert?
    December has an average maximum temperature of 25°C and is the warmest month of the year.
  • Which is the coldest month in Atacama Desert?
    The coldest month is July with an average maximum temperature of 20°C.
  • Which is the wettest month in Atacama Desert?
    March tops the wettest month list with 6 mm of rainfall.
  • Which is the driest month in Atacama Desert?
    November is the driest month with 0 mm of precipitation.

    • No idea where to travel to this year? We have a tool that recommends destinations based on your ideal conditions. Find out where to go with our weather planner.

     

     

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