Climate Insights for Atocha

The climate in Atocha is cool. The average annual temperature is 8°C and approximately 469mm of precipitation falls per year. January is the wettest month, receiving around 122mm of rainfall. Atocha is in the Southern Hemisphere. The seasons are reversed — summer runs from December to February, while winter falls between June and August. The summer months are: November, December, October. The coldest months are June, July, August, when temperatures can drop to -2°C. Light snow can occur between February and July.

Temperatures in Atocha vary considerably across the year, with a 21°C difference between the coldest and warmest months. November is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 19°C with a mean of 11°C. The coldest month is June, when overnight lows fall to -2°C and the daily average is 4°C. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 14°C between overnight lows and afternoon highs. The sharpest temperature change occurs between April and May, with a 3°C shift in average temperatures.

Atocha is a relatively dry area, receiving approximately 469mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 39mm per month. The wettest month is January, averaging 122mm of rainfall. February and December also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is May, with just 0mm. That's 121mm less than January, the wettest month. Rainfall is heavily concentrated in certain months, creating a distinct wet and dry season. Visitors should plan around these patterns, as the difference between peak and low months is dramatic. Light snowfall can occur between February and July, totalling around 7cm annually. March is the snowiest month with approximately 2cm.

Atocha is moderately windy, with an average annual wind speed of 21km/h. For context, sustained winds below 12km/h are generally light, while anything above 25km/h is considered strong. The windiest month is September, averaging 25km/h, noticeable enough to affect lighter outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in February, with average winds dropping to 16km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 9km/h gap between the calmest and windiest months. Wind tends to be stronger during winter months, driven by seasonal pressure systems. The seasonal averages break down to 24km/h in winter, 24km/h in spring, 18km/h in summer, 20km/h in autumn.

It is currently autumn in Atocha, which began on March 20, 2026. Atocha is in the Southern Hemisphere, where the seasons are reversed — spring starts in September, summer in December, autumn in March, and winter in June. The warmest period peaks in November at around 19°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in June near -2°C. Winter is next, beginning on June 21, 2026 — 89 days from now.

The table below shows monthly climate averages for Atocha based on historical weather data. Min and max temperatures represent typical overnight lows and afternoon highs for each month, shown in degrees Celsius (°C). Precipitation is measured in millimetres (mm) and indicates the average total rainfall per month. Snow is measured in centimetres (cm) and reflects average monthly snowfall accumulation. Wind speed is the average sustained speed in kilometres per hour (km/h). All values are based on averages from over 10 years of historical weather data. The current month is highlighted for quick reference.