Climate Insights for Tocopilla

The climate in Tocopilla is temperate. The average annual temperature is 16°C and approximately 51mm of precipitation falls per year. July is the wettest month, receiving around 10mm of rainfall. Tocopilla 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, March, January. The coldest months are September, August, July, when temperatures can drop to 14°C.

Tocopilla has relatively stable temperatures year-round, staying within a 6°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 14°C and an average of 14°C. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 1°C between highs and lows.

Tocopilla is a quite dry location, receiving approximately 51mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 4mm per month. The wettest month is July, averaging 10mm of rainfall. June and August also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is October, with just 1mm. 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.

Tocopilla is mildly breezy, with an average annual wind speed of 16km/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 18km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in February, with average winds dropping to 15km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. Wind conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year, varying by only 3km/h between the calmest and windiest months.

It is currently autumn in Tocopilla, which began on March 20, 2026. Tocopilla 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 20°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in September near 14°C. Winter is next, beginning on June 21, 2026 — 89 days from now.

The best time to visit Tocopilla is during January, February, March, April, May, June, November and December, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 17°C with modest rainfall averaging 4mm per month. By contrast, September can be quite cold with temperatures dropping to 14°C. With minimal rainfall expected, you can pack light and plan outdoor activities with confidence.

The table below shows monthly climate averages for Tocopilla 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.