ChileThe climate of Atacama
The current climate in Atacama features temperatures ranging from a high of 25°C to a low of 18°C throughout the year. The average yearly temperature is around 22°C. At night, temperatures in the colder months average around 8°C and in the warmer months around 16°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 Atacama, Chile.
Temperature records
The highest temperature recorded in Atacama in recent years was 37°C in August 2014. The lowest daytime temperature recorded was 0°C in January 2018.
Rainfall amount
On average, Atacama receives 38 mm of precipitation each year. For comparison, New York gets 1142 mm of precipitation annually.
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Best time to visit Atacama?
The best time to visit Atacama 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 Atacama.
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Climate Table of Atacama
The climate table of Atacama 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.
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| Temp. max (°C) | 25 | 25 | 24 | 22 | 21 | 19 | 18 | 19 | 20 | 21 | 23 | 24 |
| Temp. min (°C) | 16 | 16 | 15 | 14 | 11 | 9 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 14 | 15 |
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| Precipitation (mm) | 0,6 | 0,2 | 11 | 0,5 | 5,6 | 11 | 5,0 | 2,3 | 1,1 | 0,4 | 0 | 0,2 |
| UV Index | 10 | 10 | 10 | 8 | 7 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 10 | 10 |
Click on the month name to see more weather details, like daily averages, temperatures, and precipitation for the past years in that month.
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Temperature charts
These charts display the average temperatures in Atacama, Chile. The temperatures are shown in degrees Celsius and are calculated based on data from the past 10 years.
Average Temperature per Month in Atacama
Yearly Temperature in Atacama
Precipitation charts
These charts show the average amount of precipitation in Atacama, 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 Atacama
Total Yearly Precipitation in Atacama
UV index chart
This chart shows the average UV index per month in Atacama, 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 Atacama
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Average weather in Atacama by month
Click on a month below to see detailed weather info for Atacama. Based on historical weather data, you can see the average temperature, precipitation, wind, and UV index for each day of the month.