Atacama weather in September
Planning a journey to Atacama this September and curious over the weather conditions to await? Your essential details are found on this page, answering your query:
What is the weather like in Atacama in September?
Atacama is a region in Chile. September in Atacama generally has temperatures that range from moderate to warm, with almost no precipitation.
Based on our climate data spanning from 1990-2020, the average maximum temperature is moderate in Bahia Inglesa at 17°C to warm in Copiapó at 23°C. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 11°C in Copiapó and 12°C in Bahia Inglesa.
September is a very dry month with an average rainfall of around 2 mm in Copiapó. The city Copiapó usually sees around 237 hours of sunlight, indicating many sunny days.
For specific regional insights in Atacama for September, 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 September for the 5 most popular destinations in Atacama?
Copiapó
In September Copiapó 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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Caldera
In September Caldera generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 18°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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Bahia Inglesa
In September Bahia Inglesa generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 17°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 12°C and almost no monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.
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Vallenar
In September Vallenar generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 22°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 8°C and almost no monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
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Piedra Colgada
In September Piedra Colgada generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 22°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 10°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 September the best time to visit Atacama?
Given the typically perfect weather conditions in Copiapó, September might be a good time to visit Atacama. It's worth noting that weather conditions might differ depending on the location you visit.
Generally speaking, provide perfect weather in Copiapó.
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