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When is the best time to visit Antofagasta?
In general the best time to visit Antofagasta is probably February, when the weather is usually great. The hottest months are January, February, March, while the coldest months are June, July, August.
Depending on the activities you want to experience, you may choose different months to visit:
- The best time for a sun tanning holiday is January, February, March. Average maximum temperatures are up to +77°F in February and it has 14 sunny days on average.
- In general, it’s pleasant to walk and do outdoor activities during January - December.
- If you want to avoid wet weather, then your choice is April, May, October with the lowest chance of rain.
Average weather in Antofagasta in different months
This is the average weather in Antofagasta for each month based on historic data:
January, February, March, May, June, July, August, September, October, November, December usually has good weather. Average maximum temperature reaches +77°F during February.
In April the weather is average. Expect around 0 rainy days, and the precipitation amounts to approximately 8 mm in April.
Climate in Antofagasta
Here is the detailed breakdown of the climate in Antofagasta for each month:
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maximum Temperature | |||||||||||
| +86°F | +82°F | +84°F | +79°F | +84°F | +81°F | +81°F | +81°F | +79°F | +75°F | +77°F | +81°F |
| Average Maximum Temperature | |||||||||||
| +75°F | +77°F | +75°F | +72°F | +70°F | +68°F | +68°F | +68°F | +68°F | +70°F | +72°F | +73°F |
| Minimum Temperature | |||||||||||
| +61°F | +61°F | +59°F | +55°F | +50°F | +46°F | +45°F | +46°F | +48°F | +54°F | +55°F | +57°F |
| Humidity, % | |||||||||||
| 88 | 89 | 91 | 92 | 91 | 90 | 90 | 90 | 90 | 91 | 90 | 89 |
| Rain, mm | |||||||||||
| 1 | 1 | 3 | 8 | 9 | 11 | 10 | 7 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 2 |
| Snow, mm | |||||||||||
| 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Average wind speed, m/s | |||||||||||
| 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Sunny Days | |||||||||||
| 12 | 14 | 13 | 7 | 9 | 10 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 11 | 10 | 11 |
| Cloud Days | |||||||||||
| 19 | 14 | 18 | 23 | 22 | 19 | 17 | 18 | 17 | 20 | 20 | 20 |
| Rainy Days | |||||||||||
| 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Snowy Days | |||||||||||
| 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Average Temperature
Here are the average maximum and minimum temperatures in Antofagasta during the whole year:
The hottest month in Antofagasta is February with average maximum temperature going up to +77°F. The coldest month is June with the lowest temperatures of +57°F.
Humidity
The temperature feels different depending on humidity. Here is how humidity in Antofagasta looks throughout the year, in %:
The most humid month in Antofagasta is April with average humidity going up to 92%. The least humid month is January with an average humidity of 88%.
Rain
Amount of rainfall in mm. in Antofagasta during the whole year based on historical data:
The sunniest and driest month is February with approximately 14 sunny days and a total precipitation of around 1 mm. The rainiest and wettest month is June with approximately 1 rainy days and 11 mm of total precipitation.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions about the weather in Antofagasta:
What is the hottest month in Antofagasta?
The hottest month in Antofagasta is February with average maximum temperature of +77°F.
What is the coldest month in Antofagasta?
The coldest month in Antofagasta is June with minimum temperatures of +57°F.
Is Antofagasta worth visiting in winter?
If you are planning to visit Antofagasta in winter you can expect pretty good weather. The best month is February with +77°F and 14 sunny days.
When does it rain the least in Antofagasta?
if you're looking to visit Antofagasta when it rains the least, you should plan your trip for June, July, May. During this time, rainfall is rare with the driest month being January with only 1 mm of rain.
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Monthly weather in Antofagasta
Source of the data
For this page, we’ve looked at the typical weather in Antofagasta, based on historical hourly weather data from January 1, 1979, to December 31, 2022.
For past dates, we show actual recorded data at the location at that time. Forecasts are based on recorded weather during that day of the year, averaged over the total years for which we have records (unless stated otherwise). The daily temperature is the highest recorded temperature in the shadow during that day.