Atacama Weather in October

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

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Copiapó Chañaral Caldera Bahia Inglesa

Considering a trip to Atacama, Chile this October and wondering about the expected weather conditions? Find all the crucial information you need right here, addressing your question:

What to Expect in Atacama in October

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

Temperatures

During the day the temperature is pleasant in Bahia Inglesa at 18°C (64°F) and warm in Copiapó at 24°C (75°F). As night falls, temperatures generally drop to 13°C (55°F) in Copiapó and 12°C (54°F) in Bahia Inglesa.

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

Precipitation

In October, precipitation varies across different areas. From almost no rainfall in Copiapó with an average of 0.6 mm (0.02 in) to low rainfall in Chañaral with 6.8 mm (0.3 in).

Average sunshine

Several destinations enjoy plenty of sunshine this month. Copiapó sees close to 268 hours of sunlight, making it great for sun lovers.

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 October

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

Temperature range in Atacama (October)

Precipitation variation in Atacama (October)

Copiapó

In October Copiapó generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 24°C (75°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 13°C (55°F) and almost no monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« September
October
November »
September
October
November
Max temperature
23°C (73°F)
24°C (75°F)
25°C (77°F)
Min temperature
11°C (52°F)
13°C (55°F)
14°C (57°F)
Monthly sun hours
237 hours
268 hours
277 hours
Monthly rainfall
2 mm (0.1 in)
0.6 mm (0.02 in)
0.2 mm (0.01 in)
Monthly rainy days
a single day
a single day
a single day
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
perfect
Climate in Copiapó →

Chañaral

In October Chañaral generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 19°C (66°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 12°C (54°F) and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« September
October
November »
September
October
November
Max temperature
19°C (66°F)
19°C (66°F)
20°C (68°F)
Min temperature
11°C (52°F)
12°C (54°F)
13°C (55°F)
Monthly rainfall
6.7 mm (0.3 in)
6.8 mm (0.3 in)
6.1 mm (0.2 in)
Monthly rainy days
a single day
0 days
a single day
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
perfect
Climate in Chañaral →

Caldera

In October Caldera generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 18°C (64°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 12°C (54°F) and almost no monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« September
October
November »
September
October
November
Max temperature
18°C (64°F)
18°C (64°F)
19°C (66°F)
Min temperature
11°C (52°F)
12°C (54°F)
13°C (55°F)
Monthly sun hours
237 hours
268 hours
277 hours
Monthly rainfall
2.1 mm (0.1 in)
1.9 mm (0.1 in)
1.8 mm (0.1 in)
Monthly rainy days
a single day
0 days
0 days
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
perfect
Climate in Caldera →

Bahia Inglesa

In October Bahia Inglesa generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 18°C (64°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 12°C (54°F) and almost no monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« September
October
November »
September
October
November
Max temperature
17°C (63°F)
18°C (64°F)
19°C (66°F)
Min temperature
12°C (54°F)
12°C (54°F)
13°C (55°F)
Monthly sun hours
237 hours
268 hours
277 hours
Monthly rainfall
2 mm (0.1 in)
1.8 mm (0.1 in)
1.7 mm (0.1 in)
Monthly rainy days
a single day
0 days
0 days
Weather conditions
pleasant
perfect
perfect
Climate in Bahia Inglesa →

Vallenar

In October Vallenar generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 24°C (75°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 11°C (52°F) and almost no monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« September
October
November »
September
October
November
Max temperature
22°C (72°F)
24°C (75°F)
25°C (77°F)
Min temperature
8°C (46°F)
11°C (52°F)
13°C (55°F)
Monthly rainfall
1.9 mm (0.1 in)
1.7 mm (0.1 in)
0.3 mm (0.01 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 October

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

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Copiapó 24°C (75°F) 13°C (55°F) 0.6 mm (0.02 in)
Chañaral 19°C (66°F) 12°C (54°F) 6.8 mm (0.3 in)
Caldera 18°C (64°F) 12°C (54°F) 1.9 mm (0.1 in)
Bahia Inglesa 18°C (64°F) 12°C (54°F) 1.8 mm (0.1 in)
Vallenar 24°C (75°F) 11°C (52°F) 1.7 mm (0.1 in)
Piedra Colgada 23°C (73°F) 11°C (52°F) 0.6 mm (0.02 in)

Atacama weather in October: frequently asked questions

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

October in Atacama, Chile brings perfect weather. In Copiapó, daytime temperatures are typically around 24°C (75°F) and nighttime lows hover near 13°C (55°F).

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

In Copiapó, the average daytime high in October is 24°C (75°F), while nighttime temperatures drop to around 13°C (55°F).

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

Not particularly. Copiapó averages just 0.6 mm (0.02 in) of rain in October, making it a mostly dry month for Atacama, Chile.

Is October a Good Time to Visit Atacama, Chile?

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

Generally speaking, the best visiting conditions can be found in offering mostly perfect weather in Copiapó.

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