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Antofagasta in February

Good month. Outside the best window (Mar–May, Sep–Nov (dry, mild temperatures)). Across Chile: Still peak; Tapati festival on Easter Island; wildfire risk in the centre.

Key facts

Verdict: Good
Temperature: 22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C) / 13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C); average high / low
Rain days: 0
Crowds: High; Chile overall
Prices: High; Chile overall

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Verdict

GoodChile month rating

Outside the best window (Mar–May, Sep–Nov (dry, mild temperatures)). Across Chile: Still peak; Tapati festival on Easter Island; wildfire risk in the centre.

Is another month better than February?

February is rated good. These months rate higher:

Weather in February

Long-term averages

AntofagastaHighs around 22 °C (72 °F), lows around 13 °C (55 °F), rain on about 0 daysHighs around 72 °F (22 °C), lows around 55 °F (13 °C), rain on about 0 days

Crowds and prices

Crowds · Chile overall: High
Prices · Chile overall: High

Chile overall: Still peak; Tapati festival on Easter Island; wildfire risk in the centre.

High-price month: see what to book ahead.

Compare two months

Weather, crowds and prices for any two months in Antofagasta, side by side.

First month

Second month

Verdict
Feb: Good
Mar: Great (better)
Daytime high
Feb: 22 °C (72 °F)72 °F (22 °C)
Mar: 21 °C (70 °F)70 °F (21 °C)
Night low
Feb: 13 °C (55 °F)55 °F (13 °C)
Mar: 12 °C (54 °F)54 °F (12 °C)
Rain days
Feb: 0
Mar: 0
Crowds
Feb: High
Mar: Medium
Prices
Feb: High
Mar: Medium
Festivals listed
Feb: 0
Mar: 0

February: Outside the best window (Mar–May, Sep–Nov (dry, mild temperatures)). Across Chile: Still peak; Tapati festival on Easter Island; wildfire risk in the centre.

March: Inside Antofagasta's best window: Mar–May, Sep–Nov (dry, mild temperatures).

Antofagasta: figures are long-term averages from this guide, not a forecast.

What to pack

Nothing unusual for the weather this month.

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