Atacama Weather in April

Average temperatures, rainfall, sunshine and the best places to visit in Atacama, Chile in April.

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Copiapó Chañaral Caldera Bahia Inglesa

Planning a journey to Atacama, Chile this April and curious over the weather conditions to await? Your essential details are found on this page, answering your query:

What to Expect in Atacama in April

Atacama, Chile is a region in Chile. April in Atacama generally has temperatures that range from pleasant to warm, with precipitation levels ranging from almost none to low.

Temperatures

The average maximum daytime temperatures vary from pleasant in Bahia Inglesa at 20°C (68°F) to warm in Copiapó at 25°C (77°F). Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 13°C (55°F) in Copiapó and 14°C (57°F) in Bahia Inglesa.

To learn more about the conditions in specific areas of Atacama, Chile, check out the map below.

Precipitation

In April, precipitation varies across different areas. From almost no rainfall in Piedra Colgada with an average of 1.3 mm (0.1 in) to low rainfall in Chañaral with 6.6 mm (0.3 in).

Average sunshine

Many locations offer abundant sunshine during this month. For instance, Copiapó enjoys approximately 202 hours of sunlight, ideal for those seeking sunny weather.

Explore Atacama by month

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

January28°C (82°F) February28°C (82°F) March26°C (79°F) April25°C (77°F) May23°C (73°F) June21°C (70°F) This monthJuly21°C (70°F) August22°C (72°F) September23°C (73°F) October24°C (75°F) November25°C (77°F) December27°C (81°F)
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Best Places to Visit in Atacama in April

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

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 Atacama

What is the weather like in April for some of the most popular destinations in Atacama, Chile?

Temperature range in Atacama (April)

Precipitation variation in Atacama (April)

Copiapó

In April Copiapó generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 25°C (77°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 13°C (55°F) and almost no monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« March
April
May »
March
April
May
Max temperature
26°C (79°F)
25°C (77°F)
23°C (73°F)
Min temperature
15°C (59°F)
13°C (55°F)
10°C (50°F)
Monthly sun hours
265 hours
202 hours
199 hours
Monthly rainfall
4.1 mm (0.2 in)
1.9 mm (0.1 in)
7.6 mm (0.3 in)
Monthly rainy days
2 days
a single day
0 days
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
perfect
Climate in Copiapó →

Chañaral

In April Chañaral generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 21°C (70°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 14°C (57°F) and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« March
April
May »
March
April
May
Max temperature
22°C (72°F)
21°C (70°F)
20°C (68°F)
Min temperature
15°C (59°F)
14°C (57°F)
12°C (54°F)
Monthly rainfall
6.4 mm (0.3 in)
6.6 mm (0.3 in)
9.6 mm (0.4 in)
Monthly rainy days
2 days
0 days
0 days
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
perfect
Climate in Chañaral →

Caldera

In April Caldera generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 20°C (68°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 14°C (57°F) and almost no monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« March
April
May »
March
April
May
Max temperature
22°C (72°F)
20°C (68°F)
19°C (66°F)
Min temperature
16°C (61°F)
14°C (57°F)
13°C (55°F)
Monthly sun hours
265 hours
202 hours
199 hours
Monthly rainfall
2.7 mm (0.1 in)
2.2 mm (0.1 in)
5 mm (0.2 in)
Monthly rainy days
a single day
0 days
0 days
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
perfect
Climate in Caldera →

Bahia Inglesa

In April Bahia Inglesa generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 20°C (68°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 14°C (57°F) and almost no monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« March
April
May »
March
April
May
Max temperature
22°C (72°F)
20°C (68°F)
19°C (66°F)
Min temperature
16°C (61°F)
14°C (57°F)
13°C (55°F)
Monthly sun hours
265 hours
202 hours
199 hours
Monthly rainfall
2.6 mm (0.1 in)
2.1 mm (0.1 in)
4.9 mm (0.2 in)
Monthly rainy days
a single day
0 days
0 days
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
perfect
Climate in Bahia Inglesa →

Vallenar

In April Vallenar generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 24°C (75°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 12°C (54°F) and almost no monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« March
April
May »
March
April
May
Max temperature
26°C (79°F)
24°C (75°F)
22°C (72°F)
Min temperature
15°C (59°F)
12°C (54°F)
9°C (48°F)
Monthly rainfall
4 mm (0.2 in)
2.3 mm (0.1 in)
9.4 mm (0.4 in)
Monthly rainy days
2 days
0 days
0 days
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
perfect
Climate in Vallenar →

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Popular cities in April

Day & night temperatures, rainfall and average weather in Atacama in April.

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Copiapó 25°C (77°F) 13°C (55°F) 1.9 mm (0.1 in)
Chañaral 21°C (70°F) 14°C (57°F) 6.6 mm (0.3 in)
Caldera 20°C (68°F) 14°C (57°F) 2.2 mm (0.1 in)
Bahia Inglesa 20°C (68°F) 14°C (57°F) 2.1 mm (0.1 in)
Vallenar 24°C (75°F) 12°C (54°F) 2.3 mm (0.1 in)
Piedra Colgada 24°C (75°F) 12°C (54°F) 1.3 mm (0.1 in)

Atacama weather in April: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in Atacama, Chile in April?

April in Atacama, Chile brings perfect weather. In Copiapó, daytime temperatures are typically around 25°C (77°F) and nighttime lows hover near 13°C (55°F).

What is the average temperature in Atacama, Chile in April?

Copiapó averages a daytime maximum of 25°C (77°F) in April, with overnight lows close to 13°C (55°F).

Does Atacama, Chile get a lot of rain in April?

Not particularly. Copiapó averages just 1.9 mm (0.1 in) of rain in April, making it a mostly dry month for Atacama, Chile.

Is April a Good Time to Visit Atacama, Chile?

Given the typically perfect weather conditions in Copiapó, April might be a good time to visit Atacama, Chile.

Generally speaking, provide perfect weather in Copiapó.

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