Atacama Desert Temperature by Month

This graph shows the average minimum and maximum temperatures throughout the year in Atacama Desert (Antofagasta Region), Chile. The minimum temperature is often recorded between 4 AM and 6 AM, while the highest temperature is usually reached at 3 PM. During this time the sun's heating effect is the strongest.

Temperature patterns do vary with the seasons. In winter, the time of minimum and maximum temperatures can shift slightly compared to summer.

• On average, the warmest month is December with 25°C.
• On average, the coolest month is July with 20°C.
• The average annual maximum temperature is 23°C.
• The average annual minimum temperature is 7°C.