Temperature in Atacama in January

Daytime highs, nighttime lows and the warmest cities in Atacama, Chile this January.

Atacama, Chile, a region in Chile, experiences high average maximum daytime temperatures in January, ranging from 22°C (72°F) in Bahia Inglesa to 28°C (82°F) in Copiapó. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 16°C (61°F) in Copiapó and 16°C (61°F) in Bahia Inglesa. On average, January is the warmest month of the year in Atacama, Chile. So be prepared and pack summer clothes.

What is the temperature of the different cities in Atacama, Chile in January?

Curious about the January temperatures in the prime spots of Atacama? Navigate the map below and tap on a destination dot for more detailed stats.

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See also: Atacama weather by month.

Best Places to Visit in Atacama in January

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

Conditions Temperatures Precipitation
Avg daytime high -5°C (23°F) cold → 32°C (90°F) hot

Marker color shows the average daytime high temperature in January: blue is cold, red is hot.

Atacama temperatures in January: frequently asked questions

How hot does it get in Atacama, Chile in January?

Copiapó averages a daytime high of 28°C (82°F) in January, which is high for Atacama, Chile.

How cold does it get at night in Atacama, Chile in January?

Nighttime temperatures in Copiapó typically drop to around 16°C (61°F) in January.

What is the warmest city in January in Atacama, Chile?

According to our recent database analysis, Copiapó is the warmest city. It experiences an average maximum daytime temperature of approximately 28°C (82°F) and rarely drops below 16°C (61°F) during the night.

What is the coldest city in January in Atacama, Chile?

When looking through our records, we find that Bahia Inglesa stands out as the coolest city in Atacama, Chile for the month of January. Daytime highs average 22°C (72°F) and it cools down to about 16°C (61°F) at night.

How much sun does Atacama, Chile get in January?

Copiapó usually sees around 295 hours of sunlight, indicating many sunny days.

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