Climate Insights for Pozo Almonte

Provincia del Tamarugal, Región de Tarapacá, Chile

Hottest
February
29°C peak
Coldest
July
8°C low
Wettest
March
5mm rain
Best to Visit
January, February, March
Mild temps & low rain

Climate Overview

The climate in Pozo Almonte is warm and mild. The average annual temperature is 19°C and approximately 13mm of precipitation falls per year. March is the wettest month, receiving around 5mm of rainfall. Pozo Almonte 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, December. The coldest months are July, August, June, 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: 29° Average: 22° Min: 16° Feb Max: 29° Average: 22° Min: 17° Mar Max: 28° Average: 21° Min: 16° Apr Max: 28° Average: 20° Min: 13° May Max: 27° Average: 18° Min: 11° Jun Max: 26° Average: 17° Min: 9° Jul Max: 25° Average: 16° Min: 8° Aug Max: 27° Average: 17° Min: 9° Sep Max: 28° Average: 18° Min: 10° Oct Max: 28° Average: 19° Min: 12° Nov Max: 28° Average: 20° Min: 13° Dec Max: 29° Average: 21° Min: 14°
Max
Average
Min

Temperatures in Pozo Almonte vary considerably across the year, with a 21°C difference between the coldest and warmest months. The warmest month is February, when average highs reach 29°C and the mean temperature sits around 22°C. July is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 8°C and an average of 16°C. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 15°C between overnight lows and afternoon highs.

Precipitation

0mm 25mm 50mm Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Precipitation: 2mm Feb Precipitation: 4mm Mar Precipitation: 5mm Apr Precipitation: 0mm May Precipitation: 0mm Jun Precipitation: 0mm Jul Precipitation: 0mm Aug Precipitation: 1mm Sep Precipitation: 0mm Oct Precipitation: 0mm Nov Precipitation: 0mm Dec Precipitation: 1mm
Precipitation

Pozo Almonte is a quite dry location, receiving approximately 13mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 1mm per month. The wettest month is March, averaging 5mm of rainfall. February and January also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is July, with just 0mm. Precipitation varies noticeably between seasons, with the first half (January to June) of the year generally seeing more rainfall.

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: 18km/h Feb Wind Speed: 18km/h Mar Wind Speed: 16km/h Apr Wind Speed: 15km/h May Wind Speed: 13km/h Jun Wind Speed: 12km/h Jul Wind Speed: 12km/h Aug Wind Speed: 13km/h Sep Wind Speed: 15km/h Oct Wind Speed: 16km/h Nov Wind Speed: 17km/h Dec Wind Speed: 18km/h
Wind Speed

Pozo Almonte is mildly breezy, with an average annual wind speed of 15km/h. For context, sustained winds below 12km/h are generally light, while anything above 25km/h is considered strong. The windiest month is December, averaging 18km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in June, with average winds dropping to 12km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 6km/h gap between the calmest and windiest months. Wind tends to pick up during the summer months. The seasonal averages are 12km/h in winter, 16km/h in spring, 18km/h in summer, 15km/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 Pozo Almonte, which began on March 20, 2026. Pozo Almonte 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 29°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 10 to 28°C. Precipitation is minimal, with only around 1mm for the entire season. Winds are moderate at around 16km/h. Light layers work well as temperatures warm through the season — a great time to be outdoors.

Summer

Temperatures range from 14 to 29°C. Precipitation is minimal, with only around 6mm for the entire season. Winds are moderate at around 18km/h. Light, breathable clothing is ideal — perfect conditions for outdoor activities.

Autumn

Temperatures range from 11 to 28°C. Precipitation is minimal, with only around 6mm for the entire season. Winds are generally light, averaging 15km/h. Layered clothing works best as temperatures gradually cool — enjoy the crisp air and changing scenery.

Winter

Temperatures range from 8 to 27°C. Precipitation is minimal, with only around 1mm for the entire season. Winds are generally light, averaging 12km/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 20°
May 18°
Jun 17°
Jul 16°
Aug 17°
Sep 18°
Oct 19°
Nov 20°
Dec 21°

The best time to visit Pozo Almonte 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 Pozo Almonte 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
29 °C
18 km/h
2 mm
0 cm
Feb
17 °C
29 °C
18 km/h
4 mm
0 cm
Mar Current
16 °C
28 °C
16 km/h
5 mm
0 cm
Apr
13 °C
28 °C
15 km/h
0 mm
0 cm
May
11 °C
27 °C
13 km/h
0 mm
0 cm
Jun
9 °C
26 °C
12 km/h
0 mm
0 cm
Jul
8 °C
25 °C
12 km/h
0 mm
0 cm
Aug
9 °C
27 °C
13 km/h
1 mm
0 cm
Sep
10 °C
28 °C
15 km/h
0 mm
0 cm
Oct
12 °C
28 °C
16 km/h
0 mm
0 cm
Nov
13 °C
28 °C
17 km/h
0 mm
0 cm
Dec
14 °C
29 °C
18 km/h
1 mm
0 cm
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