Atacama weather in January
Thinking about venturing to Atacama this January and curious about the weather conditions to expect? This page holds all the key information you seek, responding to your question:
What is the weather like in Atacama in January?
Atacama is a region in Chile. January in Atacama generally has warm temperatures, with almost no precipitation.
The average maximum temperatures are warm and range from 22°C in Bahia Inglesa to 28°C in Copiapó. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 16°C in Copiapó and 16°C in Bahia Inglesa. In Atacama, January typically stands out as the hottest month of the year. If you're planning a visit during this time, it would be wise to come prepared. Packing light and breathable summer cloths will ensure you stay comfortable throughout your stay.
January is a very dry month with an average rainfall of around 0.1 mm in Copiapó. Based on our climate data it is the driest month of the year in Copiapó. The days are mostly sunny, with an average total of around 295 hours of sunshine in Copiapó. The sunlight during this month doesn't just make the days brighter, it also seems to make everyone a bit more cheerful.
For specific regional insights in Atacama for January, refer to the map provided below. For an in-depth overview of the yearly weather conditions, do visit our Atacama climate page.
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What is the weather like in January for the 5 most popular destinations in Atacama?
Copiapó
In January Copiapó generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 28°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 16°C and almost no monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
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Caldera
In January Caldera generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 22°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 16°C and almost no monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
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Bahia Inglesa
In January Bahia Inglesa generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 22°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 16°C and almost no monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
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Vallenar
In January Vallenar generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 28°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 16°C and almost no monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
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Piedra Colgada
In January Piedra Colgada generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 27°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 15°C and almost no monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
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Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at other destinations in Atacama, in Chile.
Is January the best time to visit Atacama?
In our opinion, January is a good time to visit Atacama with overall perfect weather in Copiapó.
Generally speaking, the best visiting conditions can be found in offering mostly perfect weather in Copiapó.
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