Best year time to visit Atacama

General weather information about Atacama

Average annual temperature is 15.0 °C

Absolute maximum temperature: 31.3 °C

Absolute minimum temperature: -2.1 °C

Number of sunny days: 242 days

Number of rainy days: 123 days

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* Weather data for Atacama Bolivia is based on climate observations for 2026 year

Atacama air temperature forecast for each month

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Absolute maximum temperature (°C)27.826.326.027.725.823.725.825.930.030.931.329.9
Average daytime temperature (°C)23.220.722.222.521.619.721.422.725.527.126.426.2
Average temperature (°C)15.914.615.414.113.411.212.313.215.917.417.818.4
Average night temperature (°C)10.39.99.57.36.03.03.64.57.39.410.712.5
Absolute minimum temperature (°C)5.36.55.61.82.5-2.10.52.03.46.46.58.4

Atacama monthly weather indicators

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Daylight maximum duration (h)13.013.012.011.011.010.011.011.012.012.013.013.0
Daylight mean duration (h)13.312.812.211.611.110.810.911.412.012.613.113.4
Daylight minimum duration (h)13.012.011.011.010.010.010.011.011.012.012.013.0
Sunshine mean duration (h)11.710.510.810.710.110.010.210.611.211.711.611.4
Precipitation (mm)516256400000153854
Sunny days748243030313130221510
Rainy days24242361000091521
Snow days000000000000

Atacama - weather forecast by months

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The largest precipitation sum in Atacama is at

  • January — 51(mm)
  • February — 62(mm)
  • March — 56(mm)
  • November — 38(mm)
  • December — 54(mm)

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    Frequently asked questions

    When is the best time to visit Atacama?
    The historical weather data above shows the warmest, sunniest and driest months to help you choose the best time to visit Atacama.
    What is the weather like in Atacama?
    See average temperature, rainfall and daylight hours for Atacama by month in the table above.
    How many sunny days does Atacama have?
    The monthly weather statistics above show sunshine and rainfall patterns for Atacama throughout the year.