Weather in July in Atacama
Planning a getaway to Atacama this July and curious about the weather you should prepare for? Discover all the vital details you need on this page, solving your puzzle:
What is the weather like in Atacama in July?
Atacama is a region in Chile. July in Atacama generally has temperatures that range from moderate to pleasant, with low precipitation.
Temperatures
During the day temperatures vary from moderate in Bahia Inglesa at 17°C to pleasant in Copiapó at 21°C. At night it cools down to 6°C in Copiapó and 11°C in Bahia Inglesa. While July might be the chilliest month, Atacama offers areas with temperate climates year-round, ensuring visitors always have a delightful experience.
Precipitation
In July, precipitation varies across different areas. From low rainfall in Bahia Inglesa with an average of 5 mm to low rainfall in Vallenar with 10 mm.Average sunshine
Meanwhile, Copiapó enjoys approximately 218 hours of sunshine, offering a mostly sunny climate that adds a pleasant and vibrant feel to the month.For a closer look at July's conditions in Atacama, see the map below. For a more detailed look at Atacama's yearly weather, check out our Atacama climate page.
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What is the weather like in July for the 5 most popular destinations in Atacama?
Copiapó
In July Copiapó generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 21°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 6°C and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
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Caldera
In July Caldera generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 17°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 11°C and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.
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Bahia Inglesa
In July Bahia Inglesa generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 17°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 11°C and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.
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Vallenar
In July Vallenar generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 20°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 5°C and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
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Piedra Colgada
In July Piedra Colgada generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 20°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 7°C and low 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 July the best time to visit Atacama?
Given the typically perfect weather conditions in Copiapó, July might be a good time to visit Atacama. It's worth noting that weather conditions might differ depending on the location you visit.
On average, the best time to visit Atacama is in with generally perfect weather in Copiapó.
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