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
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.