When to go · Antofagasta
Antofagasta, month by month
The best months for Antofagasta: Mar, Apr, May, Sep, Oct, Nov. Months to avoid: Jun, Jul, Aug.
Month by month
- JanuaryGoodOutside the best window (Mar–May, Sep–Nov (dry, mild temperatures)). Across Chile: Patagonia peak with long days and strong wind; Chilean holidays; Atacama summer storms possible.22 °C (72 °F) / 13 °C (55 °F), 0 rain days72 °F (22 °C) / 55 °F (13 °C), 0 rain daysCrowds: High
- FebruaryGoodOutside the best window (Mar–May, Sep–Nov (dry, mild temperatures)). Across Chile: Still peak; Tapati festival on Easter Island; wildfire risk in the centre.22 °C (72 °F) / 13 °C (55 °F), 0 rain days72 °F (22 °C) / 55 °F (13 °C), 0 rain daysCrowds: High
- MarchGreatInside Antofagasta's best window: Mar–May, Sep–Nov (dry, mild temperatures).21 °C (70 °F) / 12 °C (54 °F), 0 rain days70 °F (21 °C) / 54 °F (12 °C), 0 rain daysCrowds: Medium
- AprilGreatInside Antofagasta's best window: Mar–May, Sep–Nov (dry, mild temperatures).20 °C (68 °F) / 11 °C (52 °F), 0 rain days68 °F (20 °C) / 52 °F (11 °C), 0 rain daysCrowds: Low
- MayGreatInside Antofagasta's best window: Mar–May, Sep–Nov (dry, mild temperatures).19 °C (66 °F) / 10 °C (50 °F), 0 rain days66 °F (19 °C) / 50 °F (10 °C), 0 rain daysCrowds: Low
- JuneAvoidListed as a month to avoid: Jun–Aug (cold, foggy, limited beach use).18 °C (64 °F) / 9 °C (48 °F), 0 rain days64 °F (18 °C) / 48 °F (9 °C), 0 rain daysCrowds: Low
- JulyAvoidListed as a month to avoid: Jun–Aug (cold, foggy, limited beach use).17 °C (63 °F) / 8 °C (46 °F), 0 rain days63 °F (17 °C) / 46 °F (8 °C), 0 rain daysCrowds: Medium
- AugustAvoidListed as a month to avoid: Jun–Aug (cold, foggy, limited beach use).17 °C (63 °F) / 8 °C (46 °F), 0 rain days63 °F (17 °C) / 46 °F (8 °C), 0 rain daysCrowds: Low
- SeptemberGreatInside Antofagasta's best window: Mar–May, Sep–Nov (dry, mild temperatures).18 °C (64 °F) / 9 °C (48 °F), 0 rain days64 °F (18 °C) / 48 °F (9 °C), 0 rain daysCrowds: Medium · 1 festival or holiday
- OctoberGreatInside Antofagasta's best window: Mar–May, Sep–Nov (dry, mild temperatures).20 °C (68 °F) / 11 °C (52 °F), 0 rain days68 °F (20 °C) / 52 °F (11 °C), 0 rain daysCrowds: Medium
- NovemberGreatInside Antofagasta's best window: Mar–May, Sep–Nov (dry, mild temperatures).21 °C (70 °F) / 12 °C (54 °F), 0 rain days70 °F (21 °C) / 54 °F (12 °C), 0 rain daysCrowds: Medium
- DecemberGoodOutside the best window (Mar–May, Sep–Nov (dry, mild temperatures)). Across Chile: Summer; book Torres del Paine refugios and campsites months ahead.22 °C (72 °F) / 13 °C (55 °F), 0 rain days72 °F (22 °C) / 55 °F (13 °C), 0 rain daysCrowds: High
Compare two months
Weather, crowds and prices for any two months in Antofagasta, side by side.
Verdict
Mar: Great
Apr: Great
Daytime high
Mar: 21 °C (70 °F)70 °F (21 °C)
Apr: 20 °C (68 °F)68 °F (20 °C)
Night low
Mar: 12 °C (54 °F)54 °F (12 °C)
Apr: 11 °C (52 °F)52 °F (11 °C)
Rain days
Mar: 0
Apr: 0
Crowds
Mar: Medium
Apr: Low
Prices
Mar: Medium
Apr: Medium
Festivals listed
Mar: 0
Apr: 0
March: Inside Antofagasta's best window: Mar–May, Sep–Nov (dry, mild temperatures).
April: Inside Antofagasta's best window: Mar–May, Sep–Nov (dry, mild temperatures).
Antofagasta: figures are long-term averages from this guide, not a forecast.