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Antofagasta Region Weather in January

Average temperatures, rainfall, sunshine and the best places to visit in Antofagasta Region, Chile in January.

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Are you planning a trip a to Antofagasta Region, Chile in January and wondering what kind of weather to expect? This page has all the details you need.

What to Expect in Antofagasta Region in January

Antofagasta Region, Chile is a region in Chile. In January, Antofagasta Region experiences a range of weather conditions, with temperatures that range from cold to warm and precipitation levels ranging from almost none to heavy.

Temperatures

During the day temperatures vary from cold in Diego Ramírez Islands at 10°C (50°F) to warm in Antofagasta at 26°C (79°F). At night it cools down to 17°C (63°F) in Antofagasta and 7°C (45°F) in Diego Ramírez Islands.

For specific regional insights in Antofagasta Region, Chile, refer to the map provided below.

Precipitation

In January, precipitation varies across different areas. From almost no rainfall in Antofagasta with an average of 1.2 mm (0.05 in) to heavy rainfall in Puerto Aysén with 177 mm (7 in).

Explore Antofagasta Region by month

Pick a month to see the average temperature, rainfall and sunshine in Antofagasta Region — and find the best time to visit. (based on San Pedro de Atacama)

January24°C (75°F) February23°C (73°F) March23°C (73°F) April22°C (72°F) May19°C (66°F) This monthJune17°C (63°F) July17°C (63°F) August19°C (66°F) September21°C (70°F) October23°C (73°F) November24°C (75°F) December25°C (77°F)
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Best Places to Visit in Antofagasta Region in January

Click on a destination dot for more details. Toggle the map to compare temperatures or precipitation across Antofagasta Region.

Conditions Temperatures Precipitation
perfect weather
pleasant
tolerable
unpleasant
poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).

Popular Destinations in Antofagasta Region

What is the weather like in January for some of the most popular destinations in Antofagasta Region, Chile?

Temperature range in Antofagasta Region (January)

Precipitation variation in Antofagasta Region (January)

San Pedro de Atacama

In January San Pedro de Atacama generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 24°C (75°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 10°C (50°F) and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« December
January
February »
December
January
February
Max temperature
25°C (77°F)
24°C (75°F)
23°C (73°F)
Min temperature
9°C (48°F)
10°C (50°F)
10°C (50°F)
Monthly rainfall
0 mm (0 in)
6 mm (0.2 in)
23 mm (0.9 in)
Monthly rainy days
10 days
12 days
12 days
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
perfect
Climate in San Pedro de Atacama →

Antofagasta

In January Antofagasta generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 26°C (79°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 17°C (63°F) and almost no monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« December
January
February »
December
January
February
Max temperature
24°C (75°F)
26°C (79°F)
26°C (79°F)
Min temperature
16°C (61°F)
17°C (63°F)
18°C (64°F)
Monthly sun hours
301 hours
310 hours
295 hours
Monthly rainfall
1.4 mm (0.1 in)
1.2 mm (0.05 in)
1.7 mm (0.1 in)
Monthly rainy days
3 days
4 days
5 days
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
perfect
Climate in Antofagasta →

Mejillones

In January Mejillones generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 25°C (77°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 18°C (64°F) and almost no monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« December
January
February »
December
January
February
Max temperature
23°C (73°F)
25°C (77°F)
25°C (77°F)
Min temperature
17°C (63°F)
18°C (64°F)
19°C (66°F)
Monthly sun hours
301 hours
310 hours
295 hours
Monthly rainfall
2.3 mm (0.1 in)
1.9 mm (0.1 in)
1.7 mm (0.1 in)
Monthly rainy days
2 days
3 days
5 days
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
perfect
Climate in Mejillones →

Atacama Desert

In January Atacama Desert generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 25°C (77°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 11°C (52°F) and almost no monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« December
January
February »
December
January
February
Max temperature
25°C (77°F)
25°C (77°F)
25°C (77°F)
Min temperature
10°C (50°F)
11°C (52°F)
11°C (52°F)
Monthly rainfall
0.3 mm (0.01 in)
1.9 mm (0.1 in)
2.5 mm (0.1 in)
Monthly rainy days
8 days
10 days
10 days
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
perfect
Climate in Atacama Desert →

Calama

In January Calama generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 24°C (75°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 10°C (50°F) and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« December
January
February »
December
January
February
Max temperature
24°C (75°F)
24°C (75°F)
23°C (73°F)
Min temperature
8°C (46°F)
10°C (50°F)
10°C (50°F)
Monthly rainfall
2.1 mm (0.1 in)
12 mm (0.5 in)
18 mm (0.7 in)
Monthly rainy days
9 days
10 days
11 days
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
perfect
Climate in Calama →

Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at all destinations in Antofagasta Region, in Chile.

In our records: Chile January extremes

Notable January records observed across cities in Chile in our climate database (1976 – 2026). Historic readings can vary in quality, so treat these as illustrative.

  • In our records, the warmest January day in Chile reached 41°C (106°F) in Los Ángeles on January 26, 2017.
  • From our sources, the wettest January day in Chile brought 300 mm (12 in) in Coyhaique on January 2, 1981.

Popular cities in January

Day & night temperatures, rainfall and average weather in Antofagasta Region in January.

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
San Pedro de Atacama 24°C (75°F) 10°C (50°F) 6 mm (0.2 in)
Antofagasta 26°C (79°F) 17°C (63°F) 1.2 mm (0.05 in)
Mejillones 25°C (77°F) 18°C (64°F) 1.9 mm (0.1 in)
Atacama Desert 25°C (77°F) 11°C (52°F) 1.9 mm (0.1 in)
Calama 24°C (75°F) 10°C (50°F) 12 mm (0.5 in)
Toconao 23°C (73°F) 11°C (52°F) 54 mm (2.1 in)

Antofagasta Region weather in January: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in Antofagasta Region, Chile in January?

Antofagasta Region, Chile typically experiences perfect weather in January, part of the season. Daytime highs in San Pedro de Atacama average around 24°C (75°F), and temperatures drop to about 10°C (50°F) at night.

What is the average temperature in Antofagasta Region, Chile in January?

In San Pedro de Atacama, the average daytime high in January is 24°C (75°F), while nighttime temperatures drop to around 10°C (50°F).

Does Antofagasta Region, Chile get a lot of rain in January?

Not particularly. San Pedro de Atacama averages just 6 mm (0.2 in) of rain in January, making it a mostly dry month for Antofagasta Region, Chile.

Is January a Good Time to Visit Antofagasta Region, Chile?

We believe that January is one of the best times to visit Antofagasta Region, Chile with overall perfect weather in San Pedro de Atacama. However, the weather conditions may vary depending on your destination.

On average, the best time to visit Antofagasta Region, Chile is in January, February, March, April, May, August, September, October, November and December with generally perfect weather in San Pedro de Atacama.

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