What’s the climate like in Antofagasta?
The current climate of Antofagasta features average monthly temperatures ranging from highs of 29°C during the day to lows of 18°C. 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.
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.
On average, Antofagasta receives 35 mm of precipitation each year. For comparison, London gets 701 mm of precipitation annually.
Curious about the climate in other parts of Chile? Check out the weather and climate in places like Santiago, Patagonia, Valparaíso, or have a look at other destinations in Chile.
Best time to visit Antofagasta?
The best time to visit Antofagasta for sunny weather is January through December. During this period, you'll have good temperatures and not too much rain, making it a great time to visit Antofagasta.
Climate Table of Antofagasta
The climate table of Antofagasta shows the average temperatures, precipitation, and UV index per month. The table gives an overview of the average day and night temperatures in degrees Celsius, the total amount of precipitation in millimetres, the total snowfall in centimetres, and the UV index for each month. Precipitation is always measured as water, even if it's snow or hail.
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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 |
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| 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 |
Click on the month name to see more weather details, like daily averages, temperatures, and precipitation for the past years in that month.
- Average yearly temperature: 23°C
- Highest temperature: 29°C in December
- Lowest temperature: 18°C in June
- Precipitation: 35 mm per year
- Driest months: 0,3 mm in December, 0,7 mm in January and April
- Wettest months: 9,2 mm in June, 6,3 mm in August and 4,2 mm in July
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Average Temperature per Month in Antofagasta
This graph shows the average maximum temperatures per month in Antofagasta, Chile. The temperatures are shown in degrees Celsius and the average is calculated based on the recorded temperatures per month from past years.
Average Precipitation per Month in Antofagasta
This graph shows how much precipitation Antofagasta, Chile, gets on average per month. Precipitation is always measured as water, even if it's snow or hail. This makes it easy to compare how much has fallen, regardless of the form of precipitation. The amount of precipitation is measured in millimetres and the average is calculated based on the recorded precipitation per month from past years.
Average UV Index per Month in Antofagasta
This graph 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.
Yearly Temperature in Antofagasta
This graph shows the average yearly temperature in Antofagasta, Chile. The yearly temperature, expressed in degrees Celsius, is the average of all twelve monthly temperatures summed up for that year.
Total Yearly Precipitation in Antofagasta
This chart shows the total yearly precipitation in Antofagasta, Chile, over the past few years. The total yearly precipitation, measured in millimetres, is the sum of all the rain that fell in the twelve months of that year.
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Average Weather in Antofagasta by Month
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