Climate and Weather of Atacama, Chile

In Chile you have several regions, one of which is called Atacama. The most popular city in this region is Copiapó, whose climate data we'll examine to provide you with an overview of what weather to expect in Atacama. For detailed climate information about other cities in the area, please refer to the section beneath the map further down the page.

In Atacama, during the months of April, May, June, July, August, September and October you can expect comfortable weather, with average temperatures ranging from 20°C to 25°C. The coldest month is July with an average maximum temperature of 20°C. However, the specific temperature can vary depending on the exact location within the region.

Additional climate insights:

• Atacama is dry throughout the year. Each months receives less or even a lot less than 20 mm of rain.
• May is the wettest month in Atacama. This month should be avoided if you are not a big fan of rain.
• January is the driest month.
• The warmest month in Atacama is January with an average maximum temperature of 27°C.
• The coldest month is July with an average maximum daytime temperature of 20°C.
• January is the sunniest month in Atacama.

Interested in the detailed Weather and Climate of Atacama, Chile?

Please select a city below the map you wish to travel to, or the one closest to your destination. Each selected city will show you the following graphs:
1. Average minimum and maximum temperature over the year
2. Average monthly precipitation over the year (rainfall, snow)
3. Average monthly hours of sunshine over the year
On certain pages we also offer other historical climate data like humidity wind speed and water temperature.