San Pedro de Atacama

Antofagasta Region Weather in July

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

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

What to Expect in Antofagasta Region in July

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

Temperatures

The average maximum daytime temperatures vary from cold in Puerto Aysén at 4°C (39°F) to pleasant in Atacama Desert at 20°C (68°F). Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 1°C (34°F) in Atacama Desert and -3°C (27°F) in Puerto Aysén. Even if July is considered the coolest month, there are areas in Antofagasta Region, Chile that maintain moderate temperatures, making it a pleasant destination all year round.

To explore the conditions in Antofagasta Region, Chile in more detail, check the map below.

Precipitation

In July, precipitation varies across different areas. From almost no rainfall in San Pedro de Atacama with an average of 0 mm (0 in) to heavy rainfall in Puerto Aysén with 260 mm (10 in). Based on our climate data it is the driest month of the year in San Pedro de Atacama.

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Best Places to Visit in Antofagasta Region in July

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 July for some of the most popular destinations in Antofagasta Region, Chile?

Temperature range in Antofagasta Region (July)

Precipitation variation in Antofagasta Region (July)

San Pedro de Atacama

In July San Pedro de Atacama generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 17°C (63°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 1°C (34°F) and almost no monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.

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July
August »
June
July
August
Max temperature
17°C (63°F)
17°C (63°F)
19°C (66°F)
Min temperature
1°C (34°F)
1°C (34°F)
2°C (36°F)
Monthly rainfall
3 mm (0.1 in)
0 mm (0 in)
1 mm (0.04 in)
Monthly rainy days
0 days
0 days
a single day
Weather conditions
pleasant
pleasant
perfect
Climate in San Pedro de Atacama →

Antofagasta

In July Antofagasta generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 19°C (66°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 12°C (54°F) and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

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July
August »
June
July
August
Max temperature
20°C (68°F)
19°C (66°F)
20°C (68°F)
Min temperature
12°C (54°F)
12°C (54°F)
12°C (54°F)
Monthly sun hours
201 hours
209 hours
211 hours
Monthly rainfall
8.1 mm (0.3 in)
6.8 mm (0.3 in)
5.2 mm (0.2 in)
Monthly rainy days
0 days
0 days
0 days
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
perfect
Climate in Antofagasta →

Mejillones

In July Mejillones generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 19°C (66°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 13°C (55°F) and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« June
July
August »
June
July
August
Max temperature
20°C (68°F)
19°C (66°F)
19°C (66°F)
Min temperature
13°C (55°F)
13°C (55°F)
13°C (55°F)
Monthly sun hours
201 hours
209 hours
211 hours
Monthly rainfall
11 mm (0.4 in)
9.1 mm (0.4 in)
7.5 mm (0.3 in)
Monthly rainy days
0 days
0 days
0 days
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
perfect
Climate in Mejillones →

Atacama Desert

In July Atacama Desert generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 20°C (68°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 1°C (34°F) and almost no monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« June
July
August »
June
July
August
Max temperature
20°C (68°F)
20°C (68°F)
22°C (72°F)
Min temperature
2°C (36°F)
1°C (34°F)
3°C (37°F)
Monthly rainfall
5.5 mm (0.2 in)
4.1 mm (0.2 in)
2.1 mm (0.1 in)
Monthly rainy days
0 days
0 days
a single day
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
perfect
Climate in Atacama Desert →

Calama

In July Calama generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 20°C (68°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 2°C (36°F) and almost no monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« June
July
August »
June
July
August
Max temperature
20°C (68°F)
20°C (68°F)
21°C (70°F)
Min temperature
2°C (36°F)
2°C (36°F)
4°C (39°F)
Monthly rainfall
3.3 mm (0.1 in)
3.2 mm (0.1 in)
2.6 mm (0.1 in)
Monthly rainy days
0 days
0 days
a single day
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.

Popular cities in July

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

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
San Pedro de Atacama 17°C (63°F) 1°C (34°F) 0 mm (0 in)
Antofagasta 19°C (66°F) 12°C (54°F) 6.8 mm (0.3 in)
Mejillones 19°C (66°F) 13°C (55°F) 9.1 mm (0.4 in)
Atacama Desert 20°C (68°F) 1°C (34°F) 4.1 mm (0.2 in)
Calama 20°C (68°F) 2°C (36°F) 3.2 mm (0.1 in)
Toconao 16°C (61°F) 0°C (32°F) 5.8 mm (0.2 in)

Antofagasta Region weather in July: frequently asked questions

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

Expect pleasant weather across Antofagasta Region, Chile in July. The popular destination of San Pedro de Atacama averages 17°C (63°F) by day and 1°C (34°F) at night during this month.

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

In San Pedro de Atacama, the average daytime high in July is 17°C (63°F), while nighttime temperatures drop to around 1°C (34°F).

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

July is on the drier side in Antofagasta Region, Chile. San Pedro de Atacama averages only about 0 mm (0 in), with most days staying dry.

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

In our view, July might not be the best time to travel to Antofagasta Region, Chile with often pleasant weather in San Pedro de Atacama.

Generally speaking, the best visiting conditions can be found in January, February, March, April, May, August, September, October, November and December offering mostly perfect weather in San Pedro de Atacama.

Interested in more climate information?

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