Climate Insights for María Elena

Provincia de Tocopilla, Región de Antofagasta, Chile

Hottest
February
28°C peak
Coldest
July
8°C low
Wettest
March
7mm rain
Best to Visit
January, February, March
Mild temps & low rain

Climate Overview

The climate in María Elena is warm and mild. The average annual temperature is 19°C and approximately 16mm of precipitation falls per year. March is the wettest month, receiving around 7mm of rainfall. María Elena 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, December, January. The coldest months are July, June, August, when temperatures can drop to 8°C.

Temperature

10° 15° 20° 25° 30° Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Max: 28° Average: 22° Min: 16° Feb Max: 28° Average: 22° Min: 17° Mar Max: 27° Average: 21° Min: 16° Apr Max: 27° Average: 19° Min: 13° May Max: 25° Average: 17° Min: 10° Jun Max: 24° Average: 15° Min: 8° Jul Max: 24° Average: 15° Min: 8° Aug Max: 25° Average: 17° Min: 9° Sep Max: 27° Average: 18° Min: 11° Oct Max: 27° Average: 20° Min: 13° Nov Max: 27° Average: 20° Min: 14° Dec Max: 28° Average: 21° Min: 15°
Max
Average
Min

María Elena sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from 8°C to 28°C. The warmest month is February, when average highs reach 28°C and the mean temperature sits around 22°C. July is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 8°C and an average of 15°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 2°C shift in average temperatures.

Precipitation

0mm 25mm 50mm Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Precipitation: 1mm Feb Precipitation: 3mm Mar Precipitation: 7mm Apr Precipitation: 1mm May Precipitation: 0mm Jun Precipitation: 1mm Jul Precipitation: 0mm Aug Precipitation: 1mm Sep Precipitation: 0mm Oct Precipitation: 0mm Nov Precipitation: 0mm Dec Precipitation: 1mm
Precipitation

María Elena is a quite dry location, receiving approximately 16mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 1mm per month. The wettest month is March, averaging 7mm of rainfall. February and August also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is November, with just 0mm. 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/h 5km/h 10km/h 15km/h 20km/h Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Wind Speed: 17km/h Feb Wind Speed: 16km/h Mar Wind Speed: 14km/h Apr Wind Speed: 11km/h May Wind Speed: 10km/h Jun Wind Speed: 10km/h Jul Wind Speed: 10km/h Aug Wind Speed: 11km/h Sep Wind Speed: 12km/h Oct Wind Speed: 14km/h Nov Wind Speed: 15km/h Dec Wind Speed: 16km/h
Wind Speed

María Elena is mildly breezy, with an average annual wind speed of 13km/h. For context, sustained winds below 12km/h are generally light, while anything above 25km/h is considered strong. The windiest month is January, averaging 17km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in June, with average winds dropping to 10km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 7km/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, 14km/h in spring, 16km/h in summer, 12km/h in autumn.

Seasons

Winter
Dec 21
Spring
Sep 23
Summer
Dec 21
Autumn
Mar 20

89 days until Winter

It is currently autumn in María Elena, which began on March 20, 2026. María Elena 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 February at around 28°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in July near 8°C. Winter is next, beginning on June 21, 2026 — 89 days from now.

Spring

Temperatures range from 11 to 27°C. Precipitation is minimal, with only around 1mm for the entire season. Winds are generally light, averaging 14km/h. Light layers work well as temperatures warm through the season — a great time to be outdoors.

Summer

Temperatures range from 15 to 28°C. Precipitation is minimal, with only around 4mm for the entire season. Winds are moderate at around 16km/h. Light, breathable clothing is ideal — perfect conditions for outdoor activities.

Autumn

Temperatures range from 10 to 27°C. Precipitation is minimal, with only around 8mm for the entire season. Winds are generally light, averaging 12km/h. Layered clothing works best as temperatures gradually cool — enjoy the crisp air and changing scenery.

Winter

Temperatures range from 8 to 25°C. Precipitation is minimal, with only around 2mm for the entire season. Winds are generally light, averaging 10km/h. A light jacket or sweater is usually sufficient, though cooler evenings may call for an extra layer.

Best Time to Visit

Jan 22°
Feb 22°
Mar 21°
Apr 19°
May 17°
Jun 15°
Jul 15°
Aug 17°
Sep 18°
Oct 20°
Nov 20°
Dec 21°

The best time to visit María Elena is during January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 19°C with modest rainfall averaging 1mm per month. 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 María Elena 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.

Month
Min Temperature
Max Temperature
Wind Speed
Precipitation
Snow
Jan
16 °C
28 °C
17 km/h
1 mm
0 cm
Feb
17 °C
28 °C
16 km/h
3 mm
0 cm
Mar Current
16 °C
27 °C
14 km/h
7 mm
0 cm
Apr
13 °C
27 °C
11 km/h
1 mm
0 cm
May
10 °C
25 °C
10 km/h
0 mm
0 cm
Jun
8 °C
24 °C
10 km/h
1 mm
0 cm
Jul
8 °C
24 °C
10 km/h
0 mm
0 cm
Aug
9 °C
25 °C
11 km/h
1 mm
0 cm
Sep
11 °C
27 °C
12 km/h
0 mm
0 cm
Oct
13 °C
27 °C
14 km/h
0 mm
0 cm
Nov
14 °C
27 °C
15 km/h
0 mm
0 cm
Dec
15 °C
28 °C
16 km/h
1 mm
0 cm
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