The weather in April in Atacama
It's pleasantly warm in April in Atacama with an average temperature of 22°C. Temperatures this month range from a low of 20°C to a high of 25°C. At night, you can expect temperatures between 12°C and 15°C.
Looking for great weather? April is a good time to be in Atacama. The temperatures are nice, and there’s little chance of rain this month.
Average temperatures and precipitation
This chart shows the average daily maximum and minimum temperatures (in degrees Celsius) and precipitation (in millimeters) in April for Atacama, Chile. A low precipitation value usually indicates little to no rainfall on that day in recent years, while a higher value suggests more frequent rainfall.
Temperature records
With 31°C in 2016, Atacama reached the highest temperature in April over the past 10 years. The lowest daytime temperature in this month was 15°C in 2014. The extreme nighttime temperatures ranged from a lowest recorded value of 8°C to a highest value of 18°C.
Rainfall amount
According to weather history, there is only 0,5 mm of precipitation in April. The wind speed is around 4 Bft, mostly coming from the West.
Daily weather in April for Atacama
Click on any day in April to get detailed info about the usual weather on that day in Atacama. Check out the historical temperatures and precipitation over the past 10 years on this day.
April weather comparison
Atacama | New York | |
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Average temperature | 22°C | 17°C |
Max. temperature | 25°C | 22°C |
Min. temperature | 12°C | -5°C |
Total precipitation | 0,5 mm | 81 mm |
Rainy days | 1 day | 11 days |
Start of April
The month of April starts in Atacama with warm temps, averaging around 23°C during the day and nights around 15°C.
Mid April
By mid-April, daytime temps stay steady at around 23°C, with nights around 14°C. No precipitation expected during this period, so you can enjoy plenty of sunshine.
End of April
By the end of April, the average daytime temperature in Atacama is around 22°C, while nighttime temps are about 13°C. No precipitation expected at the end of the month; it’ll be mostly sunny.
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UV index
The UV index is a maximum of 9 this month. That's a very high value on the intensity scale of 1 to 11. Unprotected skin can burn within 10-15 minutes.
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Temperature charts
These charts show the average temperatures in April in Atacama, Chile. The temperatures are shown in degrees Celsius and are calculated based on data from the past 10 years.
Daily Temperature in April in Atacama
Temperature in April in Atacama over the years
Precipitation charts
These charts show the average amount of precipitation in April 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.
Daily Precipitation in April in Atacama
Total precipitation in April in Atacama over the years
Daily UV index in April in Atacama
This chart shows the average daily UV index in April in Atacama, with the UV index ranging from 0 to a maximum of 11. The bottom of the chart shows the days of the month. Based on historical data, this chart provides an idea of the daily UV radiation levels you can expect.
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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.