The climate of Antofagasta
The current climate in Antofagasta features temperatures ranging from a high of 29°C to a low of 18°C throughout the year. The average yearly temperature is around 23°C. At night, temperatures in the colder months average around 11°C and in the warmer months around 17°C.
Average temperatures and precipitation
This chart shows the average monthly maximum and minimum temperatures (in degrees Celsius) and average monthly rainfall (in millimeters) for Antofagasta, Chile.
Temperature records
The highest temperature recorded in Antofagasta in recent years was 66°C in April 2014. The lowest daytime temperature recorded was 13°C in July 2018.
Rainfall amount
On average, Antofagasta receives 35 mm of precipitation each year. For comparison, New York gets 1142 mm of precipitation annually.
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Best time to visit Antofagasta?
The best time to visit Antofagasta for sunny weather is January through December. During this period, you'll have nice temperatures and not too much rain, making it a great time to visit Antofagasta.
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Climate Table of Antofagasta
The climate table of Antofagasta shows the average temperatures, rainfall, and UV index per month. The table provides an overview of the average day and night temperatures in degrees Celsius, the total amount of rainfall in millimeters, the total snowfall in centimeters, and the UV index for each month. Rainfall is always measured as water, even if it's snow or hail.
Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
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Temp. max (°C) | 26 | 26 | 25 | 26 | 21 | 18 | 19 | 20 | 21 | 22 | 23 | 29 |
Temp. min (°C) | 18 | 18 | 17 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 15 |
Precipitation | ||||||||||||
Precipitation (mm) | 0,7 | 1,3 | 2,4 | 0,7 | 3,7 | 9,2 | 4,2 | 6,3 | 1,5 | 2,9 | 1,0 | 0,3 |
UV Index | 10 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 10 | 10 |
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Temperature charts
These charts display the average temperatures in Antofagasta, Chile. The temperatures are shown in degrees Celsius and are calculated based on data from the past 10 years.
Average Temperature per Month in Antofagasta
Yearly Temperature in Antofagasta
Precipitation charts
These charts show the average amount of precipitation in Antofagasta, Chile. Precipitation is always measured as water, even when it falls as snow or hail. The amount of precipitation is displayed in millimeters, while snowfall is shown in centimeters.
Average Precipitation per Month in Antofagasta
Total Yearly Precipitation in Antofagasta
UV index chart
This chart shows the average UV index per month in Antofagasta, Chile. The UV index indicates the intensity of ultraviolet radiation and ranges from 0 to a maximum of 11.
Average UV Index per Month in Antofagasta
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Average weather in Antofagasta by month
Click on a month below to see detailed weather info for Antofagasta. Based on historical weather data, you can see the average temperature, precipitation, wind, and UV index for each day of the month.