Which is the hottest month in Antofagasta?

The hottest time of year in Antofagasta is normally January. Expect maximum daytime temperatures to reach 23°C.

Does it ever rain in Antofagasta?

It never rains much in Antofagasta but August usually has the most rain with an average of 3mm. There are normally no days in August with some rain.

When is it sunniest in Antofagasta?

The sunniest time of year in Antofagasta is normally April with bright sunshine on average for 69% of daylight hours; that's 8 hours of sunshine per day.

When is the sea warmest in Antofagasta?

The sea is usually at its warmest in Antofagasta in February when the water temperature reaches 21°C.

Best time to visit Antofagasta

Q: When is the best time to visit Antofagasta?

The best time to visit Antofagasta is December based on the following average weather conditions. Maximum daytime temperature = 22 - 30°C. Daily hours of sunshine = 10 hours or more.

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When is the best time to visit Antofagasta?

The best time to visit Antofagasta is December based on the following average weather conditions.

Maximum daytime temperature = 22 - 30°C [remove]
Daily hours of sunshine = 10 hours or more [remove]

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Feb
4
Mar
4
Apr
3
May
2
Jun
2
Jul
2.5
Aug
3
Sep
4
Oct
4
Nov
4.5
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Max Day Temperature (°C)

23
Jan
24
Feb
22
Mar
21
Apr
19
May
17
Jun
17
Jul
17
Aug
18
Sep
19
Oct
20
Nov
22
Dec

Hours of Sunshine (daily)

8
Jan
8
Feb
8
Mar
8
Apr
7
May
7
Jun
7
Jul
8
Aug
8
Sep
9
Oct
9
Nov
9
Dec

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The weather guide for Chile (Antofagasta) shows long term weather averages processed from data supplied by CRU (University of East Anglia) & today's weather forecast provided by meteoblue. Find out more about our data sources.

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