Atacama Desert

Antofagasta Region Weather in October

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

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Thinking about venturing to Antofagasta Region, Chile this October and curious about the weather conditions to expect? This page holds all the key information you seek, responding to your question:

What to Expect in Antofagasta Region in October

Antofagasta Region, Chile is a region in Chile. Antofagasta Region, Chile has a wide variety of climate types. During October, you can expect temperatures that range from cold to warm and precipitation levels ranging from almost none to heavy.

Temperatures

The average highest temperatures fluctuate between cold in Diego Ramírez Islands at 7°C (45°F) to warm in Atacama Desert at 24°C (75°F). Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 7°C (45°F) in Atacama Desert and 4°C (39°F) in Diego Ramírez Islands.

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

Precipitation

In October, 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 226 mm (8.9 in). Based on climate data from the last 30 years, San Pedro de Atacama typically sees the least rain in this month, making it the driest month of the year.

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) June17°C (63°F) This monthJuly17°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 October

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

Temperature range in Antofagasta Region (October)

Precipitation variation in Antofagasta Region (October)

San Pedro de Atacama

In October San Pedro de Atacama generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 23°C (73°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 6°C (43°F) and almost no monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« September
October
November »
September
October
November
Max temperature
21°C (70°F)
23°C (73°F)
24°C (75°F)
Min temperature
4°C (39°F)
6°C (43°F)
7°C (45°F)
Monthly rainfall
1 mm (0.04 in)
0 mm (0 in)
1 mm (0.04 in)
Monthly rainy days
a single day
3 days
5 days
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
perfect
Climate in San Pedro de Atacama →

Antofagasta

In October Antofagasta generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 21°C (70°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 13°C (55°F) and almost no monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« September
October
November »
September
October
November
Max temperature
20°C (68°F)
21°C (70°F)
22°C (72°F)
Min temperature
12°C (54°F)
13°C (55°F)
14°C (57°F)
Monthly sun hours
222 hours
252 hours
272 hours
Monthly rainfall
3.5 mm (0.1 in)
2.9 mm (0.1 in)
2.4 mm (0.1 in)
Monthly rainy days
0 days
0 days
a single day
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
perfect
Climate in Antofagasta →

Mejillones

In October Mejillones generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 21°C (70°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 14°C (57°F) and almost no monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« September
October
November »
September
October
November
Max temperature
20°C (68°F)
21°C (70°F)
22°C (72°F)
Min temperature
13°C (55°F)
14°C (57°F)
15°C (59°F)
Monthly sun hours
222 hours
252 hours
272 hours
Monthly rainfall
5.5 mm (0.2 in)
4.6 mm (0.2 in)
3.6 mm (0.1 in)
Monthly rainy days
0 days
0 days
a single day
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
perfect
Climate in Mejillones →

Atacama Desert

In October Atacama Desert generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 24°C (75°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 7°C (45°F) and almost no monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« September
October
November »
September
October
November
Max temperature
23°C (73°F)
24°C (75°F)
25°C (77°F)
Min temperature
5°C (41°F)
7°C (45°F)
8°C (46°F)
Monthly rainfall
1.7 mm (0.1 in)
0.3 mm (0.01 in)
0.1 mm (0 in)
Monthly rainy days
a single day
2 days
4 days
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
perfect
Climate in Atacama Desert →

Calama

In October Calama generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 24°C (75°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 6°C (43°F) and almost no monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« September
October
November »
September
October
November
Max temperature
22°C (72°F)
24°C (75°F)
24°C (75°F)
Min temperature
5°C (41°F)
6°C (43°F)
7°C (45°F)
Monthly rainfall
0.9 mm (0.04 in)
0.2 mm (0.01 in)
0.2 mm (0.01 in)
Monthly rainy days
a single day
2 days
4 days
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
perfect
Climate in Calama →

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Popular cities in October

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

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
San Pedro de Atacama 23°C (73°F) 6°C (43°F) 0 mm (0 in)
Antofagasta 21°C (70°F) 13°C (55°F) 2.9 mm (0.1 in)
Mejillones 21°C (70°F) 14°C (57°F) 4.6 mm (0.2 in)
Atacama Desert 24°C (75°F) 7°C (45°F) 0.3 mm (0.01 in)
Calama 24°C (75°F) 6°C (43°F) 0.2 mm (0.01 in)
Toconao 22°C (72°F) 6°C (43°F) 1.2 mm (0.05 in)

Antofagasta Region weather in October: frequently asked questions

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

October in Antofagasta Region, Chile brings perfect weather. In San Pedro de Atacama, daytime temperatures are typically around 23°C (73°F) and nighttime lows hover near 6°C (43°F).

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

Daytime temperatures in San Pedro de Atacama peak at roughly 23°C (73°F) in October, dropping to about 6°C (43°F) overnight.

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

Rain is generally moderate to light in Antofagasta Region, Chile during October, with San Pedro de Atacama averaging close to 0 mm (0 in).

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

We consider October to be one of the best times to travel to Antofagasta Region, Chile. Typically, the climate in San Pedro de Atacama is perfect. It's worth noting that weather conditions might differ depending on the location you visit.

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.

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