Atacama Weather in November

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

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Copiapó Chañaral Caldera Bahia Inglesa

Planning a journey to Atacama, Chile this November 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 November

Atacama, Chile is a region in Chile. November 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 19°C (66°F) to warm in Copiapó at 25°C (77°F). Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 14°C (57°F) in Copiapó and 13°C (55°F) in Bahia Inglesa.

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

Precipitation

In November, precipitation varies across different areas. From almost no rainfall in Copiapó with an average of 0.2 mm (0.01 in) to low rainfall in Chañaral with 6.1 mm (0.2 in).

Average sunshine

Several destinations enjoy plenty of sunshine this month. Copiapó sees close to 277 hours of sunlight, making it great for sun lovers.

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Best Places to Visit in Atacama in November

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 November for some of the most popular destinations in Atacama, Chile?

Temperature range in Atacama (November)

Precipitation variation in Atacama (November)

Copiapó

In November Copiapó generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 25°C (77°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 14°C (57°F) and almost no monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« October
November
December »
October
November
December
Max temperature
24°C (75°F)
25°C (77°F)
27°C (81°F)
Min temperature
13°C (55°F)
14°C (57°F)
15°C (59°F)
Monthly sun hours
268 hours
277 hours
292 hours
Monthly rainfall
0.6 mm (0.02 in)
0.2 mm (0.01 in)
0.5 mm (0.02 in)
Monthly rainy days
a single day
a single day
2 days
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
perfect
Climate in Copiapó →

Chañaral

In November Chañaral generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 20°C (68°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 13°C (55°F) and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« October
November
December »
October
November
December
Max temperature
19°C (66°F)
20°C (68°F)
22°C (72°F)
Min temperature
12°C (54°F)
13°C (55°F)
15°C (59°F)
Monthly rainfall
6.8 mm (0.3 in)
6.1 mm (0.2 in)
4.9 mm (0.2 in)
Monthly rainy days
0 days
a single day
2 days
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
perfect
Climate in Chañaral →

Caldera

In November Caldera generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 19°C (66°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 13°C (55°F) and almost no monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« October
November
December »
October
November
December
Max temperature
18°C (64°F)
19°C (66°F)
21°C (70°F)
Min temperature
12°C (54°F)
13°C (55°F)
15°C (59°F)
Monthly sun hours
268 hours
277 hours
292 hours
Monthly rainfall
1.9 mm (0.1 in)
1.8 mm (0.1 in)
1.7 mm (0.1 in)
Monthly rainy days
0 days
0 days
a single day
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
perfect
Climate in Caldera →

Bahia Inglesa

In November Bahia Inglesa generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 19°C (66°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 13°C (55°F) and almost no monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« October
November
December »
October
November
December
Max temperature
18°C (64°F)
19°C (66°F)
21°C (70°F)
Min temperature
12°C (54°F)
13°C (55°F)
15°C (59°F)
Monthly sun hours
268 hours
277 hours
292 hours
Monthly rainfall
1.8 mm (0.1 in)
1.7 mm (0.1 in)
1.6 mm (0.1 in)
Monthly rainy days
0 days
0 days
a single day
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
perfect
Climate in Bahia Inglesa →

Vallenar

In November Vallenar 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.

« October
November
December »
October
November
December
Max temperature
24°C (75°F)
25°C (77°F)
26°C (79°F)
Min temperature
11°C (52°F)
13°C (55°F)
14°C (57°F)
Monthly rainfall
1.7 mm (0.1 in)
0.3 mm (0.01 in)
0.6 mm (0.02 in)
Monthly rainy days
a single day
a single day
a single day
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
perfect
Climate in Vallenar →

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Popular cities in November

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

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Copiapó 25°C (77°F) 14°C (57°F) 0.2 mm (0.01 in)
Chañaral 20°C (68°F) 13°C (55°F) 6.1 mm (0.2 in)
Caldera 19°C (66°F) 13°C (55°F) 1.8 mm (0.1 in)
Bahia Inglesa 19°C (66°F) 13°C (55°F) 1.7 mm (0.1 in)
Vallenar 25°C (77°F) 13°C (55°F) 0.3 mm (0.01 in)
Piedra Colgada 25°C (77°F) 12°C (54°F) 0.2 mm (0.01 in)

Atacama weather in November: frequently asked questions

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

In November, Atacama, Chile generally has perfect weather conditions. Copiapó sees daytime temperatures near 25°C (77°F), with nights cooling to roughly 14°C (57°F).

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

Daytime temperatures in Copiapó peak at roughly 25°C (77°F) in November, dropping to about 14°C (57°F) overnight.

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

Rain is generally moderate to light in Atacama, Chile during November, with Copiapó averaging close to 0.2 mm (0.01 in).

Is November a Good Time to Visit Atacama, Chile?

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

On average, the best time to visit Atacama, Chile is in with generally perfect weather in Copiapó.

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