Atacama weather in October
Planning a getaway to Atacama this October 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 October?
Atacama is a region in Chile. October in Atacama generally has temperatures that range from pleasant to warm, with almost no precipitation.
During the day the temperature is pleasant in Bahia Inglesa at 18°C and warm in Copiapó at 24°C. As night falls, temperatures generally drop to 13°C in Copiapó and 12°C in Bahia Inglesa.
October is a very dry month with an average rainfall of around 0.6 mm in Copiapó. The days are mostly sunny, with an average total of around 268 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 October, 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 October for the 5 most popular destinations in Atacama?
Copiapó
In October Copiapó generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 24°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 13°C and almost no monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
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Caldera
In October Caldera generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 18°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 12°C and almost no monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
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Bahia Inglesa
In October Bahia Inglesa generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 18°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 12°C and almost no monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
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Vallenar
In October Vallenar generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 24°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 11°C and almost no monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
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Piedra Colgada
In October Piedra Colgada generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 23°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 11°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 October the best time to visit Atacama?
Given the typically perfect weather conditions in Copiapó, October might be a good time to visit Atacama.
Generally speaking, the best visiting conditions can be found in offering mostly perfect weather in Copiapó.
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