Climate of Atacama, Chile
Area-weighted average across Atacama. For where people actually live and travel, see the cities below.
Atacama, a subdivision of Chile, has a seasonal climate on average. Area-weighted monthly temperatures across the whole territory range from 6.4°C / 43.5°F in June to 13.3°C / 55.9°F in January, with rainfall from 1 mm / 0 in to 8 mm / 0.3 in depending on the season (42 mm / 1.7 in total across the year). See the city listed below for point-value climate at specific locations — these often differ from the area-weighted average, especially in geographically diverse subdivisions.
| Month | Temperature | Rainfall | Matches |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 13.3°C55.9°F | 3 mm0.1″ | — |
| February | 13.1°C55.6°F | 6 mm0.2″ | — |
| March | 11.9°C53.4°F | 4 mm0.2″ | — |
| April | 10.1°C50.2°F | 1 mm0″ | — |
| May | 8.4°C47.1°F | 4 mm0.2″ | — |
| June | 6.4°C43.5°F | 6 mm0.2″ | — |
| July | 6.4°C43.5°F | 8 mm0.3″ | — |
| August | 6.8°C44.2°F | 4 mm0.2″ | — |
| September | 8.1°C46.6°F | 2 mm0.1″ | — |
| October | 9.3°C48.7°F | 1 mm0″ | — |
| November | 11°C51.8°F | 1 mm0″ | — |
| December | 12.4°C54.3°F | 2 mm0.1″ | — |
Frequently asked questions
What is the best time to visit Atacama?
Atacama, Chile does not have a clear sunny-and-dry window by our cutoffs. The warmest month is January at 13.3°C / 55.9°F, and the driest is April at 1 mm / 0 in — likely your best travel window. For city-level detail, see the cities section below.
What is the climate of Atacama?
Atacama, Chile has area-weighted monthly average temperatures ranging from 6.4°C / 43.5°F in June to 13.3°C / 55.9°F in January. Annual rainfall averages about 42 mm / 1.7 in, with the wettest month being July (8 mm / 0.3 in) and the driest April (1 mm / 0 in). Because this is an area average across the whole subdivision, local city values can differ substantially.
What is the hottest month in Atacama?
The hottest month in Atacama is January, with an area-wide average temperature of 13.3°C / 55.9°F.
What is the coldest month in Atacama?
The coldest month in Atacama is June, with an area-wide average temperature of 6.4°C / 43.5°F.
When does it rain most in Atacama?
The wettest month in Atacama is July, averaging about 8 mm / 0.3 in of rainfall. The driest is April with about 1 mm / 0 in.