Climate Insights for Antofagasta

Provincia de Antofagasta, Antofagasta Region, Chile

Hottest
February
20°C peak68°F peak
Coldest
September
13°C low55°F low
Wettest
April
17 mm rain0.7 in rain
Best to Visit
January, February, March
Mild temps & low rain

Climate Overview

The climate in Antofagasta is temperate. The average annual temperature is 16°C and approximately 110 mm of precipitation falls per year. April is the wettest month, receiving around 17 mm of rainfall. Antofagasta 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: February, January, March. The coldest months are September, August, July, when temperatures can drop to 13°C.The climate in Antofagasta is temperate. The average annual temperature is 61°F and approximately 4.3 in of precipitation falls per year. April is the wettest month, receiving around 0.7 in of rainfall. Antofagasta 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: February, January, March. The coldest months are September, August, July, when temperatures can drop to 55°F.

Temperature

0°5°10°15°20°JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: 20°Average: 19°Min: 18°FebMax: 20°Average: 19°Min: 18°MarMax: 19°Average: 18°Min: 17°AprMax: 17°Average: 17°Min: 16°MayMax: 16°Average: 15°Min: 15°JunMax: 16°Average: 15°Min: 14°JulMax: 15°Average: 14°Min: 13°AugMax: 15°Average: 14°Min: 13°SepMax: 15°Average: 14°Min: 13°OctMax: 16°Average: 15°Min: 13°NovMax: 17°Average: 16°Min: 15°DecMax: 18°Average: 17°Min: 16°
Max
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Min
0°F10°F20°F30°F40°F50°F60°F70°FJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: 67°FAverage: 65°FMin: 64°FFebMax: 68°FAverage: 66°FMin: 65°FMarMax: 66°FAverage: 65°FMin: 63°FAprMax: 63°FAverage: 62°FMin: 60°FMayMax: 62°FAverage: 60°FMin: 58°FJunMax: 61°FAverage: 58°FMin: 57°FJulMax: 59°FAverage: 57°FMin: 56°FAugMax: 59°FAverage: 57°FMin: 55°FSepMax: 59°FAverage: 57°FMin: 55°FOctMax: 60°FAverage: 58°FMin: 56°FNovMax: 62°FAverage: 60°FMin: 58°FDecMax: 64°FAverage: 63°FMin: 61°F
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Antofagasta has relatively stable temperatures year-round, staying within a 7°C range. February is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 20°C with a mean of 19°C. September is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 13°C and an average of 14°C. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 2°C between highs and lows.Antofagasta has relatively stable temperatures year-round, staying within a 13°F range. February is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 68°F with a mean of 66°F. September is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 55°F and an average of 57°F. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 4°F between highs and lows.

Precipitation

0mm25mm50mmJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 4mmFebPrecipitation: 2mmMarPrecipitation: 6mmAprPrecipitation: 17mmMayPrecipitation: 13mmJunPrecipitation: 12mmJulPrecipitation: 16mmAugPrecipitation: 10mmSepPrecipitation: 9mmOctPrecipitation: 8mmNovPrecipitation: 7mmDecPrecipitation: 5mm
Precipitation
0in1inJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 0.1inFebPrecipitation: 0.1inMarPrecipitation: 0.3inAprPrecipitation: 0.7inMayPrecipitation: 0.5inJunPrecipitation: 0.5inJulPrecipitation: 0.6inAugPrecipitation: 0.4inSepPrecipitation: 0.4inOctPrecipitation: 0.3inNovPrecipitation: 0.3inDecPrecipitation: 0.2in
Precipitation

Antofagasta is a quite dry location, receiving approximately 110 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 9 mm per month. The wettest month is April, averaging 17 mm of rainfall. July and May also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is February, with just 2 mm. 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.Antofagasta is a quite dry location, receiving approximately 4.3 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 0.4 in per month. The wettest month is April, averaging 0.7 in of rainfall. July and May also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is February, with just 0.1 in. 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.

Wind

0km/h5km/h10km/h15km/hJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanWind Speed: 12km/hFebWind Speed: 12km/hMarWind Speed: 11km/hAprWind Speed: 10km/hMayWind Speed: 10km/hJunWind Speed: 9km/hJulWind Speed: 10km/hAugWind Speed: 10km/hSepWind Speed: 12km/hOctWind Speed: 12km/hNovWind Speed: 13km/hDecWind Speed: 13km/h
Wind Speed
0mph5mph10mphJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanWind Speed: 8mphFebWind Speed: 7mphMarWind Speed: 7mphAprWind Speed: 6mphMayWind Speed: 6mphJunWind Speed: 6mphJulWind Speed: 6mphAugWind Speed: 6mphSepWind Speed: 7mphOctWind Speed: 8mphNovWind Speed: 8mphDecWind Speed: 8mph
Wind Speed

Antofagasta is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 11km/h. For context, sustained winds below 12km/h are generally light, while anything above 25km/h is considered strong. The windiest month is November, averaging 13km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in June, with average winds dropping to 9km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 4km/h gap between the calmest and windiest months. Wind tends to pick up during the summer months. The seasonal averages are 10km/h in winter, 12km/h in spring, 12km/h in summer, 10km/h in autumn.Antofagasta is mildly breezy, with an average annual wind speed of 7mph. For context, sustained winds below 7mph are generally light, while anything above 16mph is considered strong. The windiest month is November, averaging 8mph, noticeable enough to affect lighter outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in June, with average winds dropping to 6mph, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 2mph gap between the calmest and windiest months. Wind tends to pick up during the summer months. The seasonal averages are 6mph in winter, 8mph in spring, 8mph in summer, 6mph in autumn.

Best Time to Visit

Jan19°65°F
Feb19°66°F
Mar18°65°F
Apr17°62°F
May15°60°F
Jun15°58°F
Jul14°57°F
Aug14°57°F
Sep14°57°F
Oct15°58°F
Nov16°60°F
Dec17°63°F

The best time to visit Antofagasta is during January, February, March, April, May, November and December, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 17°C with modest rainfall averaging 8 mm per month. By contrast, September can be quite cold with temperatures dropping to 13°C. With minimal rainfall expected, you can pack light and plan outdoor activities with confidence.The best time to visit Antofagasta is during January, February, March, April, May, November and December, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 63°F with modest rainfall averaging 0.3 in per month. By contrast, September can be quite cold with temperatures dropping to 55°F. With minimal rainfall expected, you can pack light and plan outdoor activities with confidence.

Monthly Climate Data

The table below shows monthly climate averages for Antofagasta 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. 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.The table below shows monthly climate averages for Antofagasta based on historical weather data. Min and max temperatures represent typical overnight lows and afternoon highs for each month, shown in degrees Fahrenheit (°F). Precipitation is measured in millimetres (mm) and indicates the average total rainfall per month. Wind speed is the average sustained speed in miles per hour (mph). All values are based on averages from over 10 years of historical weather data. The current month is highlighted for quick reference.

Month
Min Temperature
Max Temperature
Wind Speed
Precipitation
Snow
Jan
18 °C64 °F
20 °C67 °F
12 km/h8 mph
4 mm0.1 in
0 cm0 in
Feb
18 °C65 °F
20 °C68 °F
12 km/h7 mph
2 mm0.1 in
0 cm0 in
Mar
17 °C63 °F
19 °C66 °F
11 km/h7 mph
6 mm0.3 in
0 cm0 in
Apr
16 °C60 °F
17 °C63 °F
10 km/h6 mph
17 mm0.7 in
0 cm0 in
May
15 °C58 °F
16 °C62 °F
10 km/h6 mph
13 mm0.5 in
0 cm0 in
Jun
14 °C57 °F
16 °C61 °F
9 km/h6 mph
12 mm0.5 in
0 cm0 in
Jul
13 °C56 °F
15 °C59 °F
10 km/h6 mph
16 mm0.6 in
0 cm0 in
Aug
13 °C55 °F
15 °C59 °F
10 km/h6 mph
10 mm0.4 in
0 cm0 in
Sep
13 °C55 °F
15 °C59 °F
12 km/h7 mph
9 mm0.4 in
0 cm0 in
OctCurrent
13 °C56 °F
16 °C60 °F
12 km/h8 mph
8 mm0.3 in
0 cm0 in
Nov
15 °C58 °F
17 °C62 °F
13 km/h8 mph
7 mm0.3 in
0 cm0 in
Dec
16 °C61 °F
18 °C64 °F
13 km/h8 mph
5 mm0.2 in
0 cm0 in