When to go · Antofagasta
Antofagasta in January
Good month. Outside 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.
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
Verdict
Outside 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.
Is another month better than January?
January is rated good. These months rate higher:
- MarchGreatInside Antofagasta's best window: Mar–May, Sep–Nov (dry, mild temperatures).
- AprilGreatInside Antofagasta's best window: Mar–May, Sep–Nov (dry, mild temperatures).
- MayGreatInside Antofagasta's best window: Mar–May, Sep–Nov (dry, mild temperatures).
- SeptemberGreatInside Antofagasta's best window: Mar–May, Sep–Nov (dry, mild temperatures).
Weather in January
- 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: Patagonia peak with long days and strong wind; Chilean holidays; Atacama summer storms possible.
High-price month: see what to book ahead.
Compare two months
Weather, crowds and prices for any two months in Antofagasta, side by side.
Verdict
Jan: Good
Mar: Great (better)
Daytime high
Jan: 22 °C (72 °F)72 °F (22 °C)
Mar: 21 °C (70 °F)70 °F (21 °C)
Night low
Jan: 13 °C (55 °F)55 °F (13 °C)
Mar: 12 °C (54 °F)54 °F (12 °C)
Rain days
Jan: 0
Mar: 0
Crowds
Jan: High
Mar: Medium
Prices
Jan: High
Mar: Medium
Festivals listed
Jan: 0
Mar: 0
January: Outside 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.
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.