Climate of Copiapó, Atacama, Chile
Point-value climate at Copiapó (Atacama, Chile). Population approximately 129,280.
Located in Atacama, Chile, Copiapó has a seasonal climate. Population approximately 129,280. Monthly average temperatures range from 10.8°C / 51.4°F in July to 18.9°C / 66°F in January, with rainfall varying from 0 mm / 0 in (January) to 6 mm / 0.2 in (July) — about 11 mm / 0.4 in across the year. Copiapó is the capital of Atacama. These are point-value climate normals sampled at Copiapó's coordinates — often quite different from the surrounding region's area-weighted average.
Best sunny months: January, February, March, April, October, November, December.
| Month | Temperature | Rainfall | Matches |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 18.9°C66°F | 0 mm0″ | Sunny & Mild |
| February | 18.8°C65.8°F | 0 mm0″ | Sunny & Mild |
| March | 17.4°C63.3°F | 1 mm0″ | Sunny & Mild |
| April | 15.1°C59.2°F | 0 mm0″ | Sunny & Mild |
| May | 12.9°C55.2°F | 0 mm0″ | — |
| June | 11°C51.8°F | 1 mm0″ | — |
| July | 10.8°C51.4°F | 6 mm0.2″ | — |
| August | 11.6°C52.9°F | 2 mm0.1″ | — |
| September | 12.8°C55°F | 0 mm0″ | — |
| October | 14.4°C57.9°F | 1 mm0″ | Sunny & Mild |
| November | 16°C60.8°F | 0 mm0″ | Sunny & Mild |
| December | 17.8°C64°F | 0 mm0″ | Sunny & Mild |
Frequently asked questions
What is the best time to visit Copiapó?
The months with the sunniest, driest weather are January, February, March, April, October, November, December. Copiapó's warmest month is January at an average of 18.9°C / 66°F, and its driest month is January with about 0 mm / 0 in of rain.
What is the climate of Copiapó?
Copiapó, in Atacama, Chile, has monthly average temperatures ranging from 10.8°C / 51.4°F in July to 18.9°C / 66°F in January. Annual rainfall is approximately 11 mm / 0.4 in, with the wettest month being July (6 mm / 0.2 in) and the driest January (0 mm / 0 in).
What is the average temperature in Copiapó in January?
The average temperature in Copiapó in January is 18.9°C / 66°F, with rainfall of about 0 mm / 0 in — the warmest month of the year.
When is the driest month in Copiapó?
The driest month in Copiapó is January, with about 0 mm / 0 in of average monthly rainfall. Average temperature that month is 18.9°C / 66°F.
When is the wettest month in Copiapó?
The wettest month in Copiapó is July, with approximately 6 mm / 0.2 in of average monthly rainfall.