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Antofagasta Weather, Climate and Best Time to Visit

Data source：Meteostat
Update date：2025-09

Antofagasta year round climate

  • Spring (March–May): Average 57–64°F, mild and dry climate with very little rainfall. Popular activities: Exploring the Atacama Desert, stargazing, visiting historical sites. Recommended clothing: Light jacket, long-sleeved shirts, sun protection clothing.
  • Summer (June–August): Average 53–55°F, cool and dry climate, the coolest season of the year. Popular activities: Hiking, rock climbing, desert exploration. Recommended clothing: Warm jacket, long-sleeved shirts, trousers.
  • Autumn (September–November): Average 59–61°F, warm and dry climate, suitable for outdoor activities. Popular activities: Stargazing, visiting mining sites, enjoying the desert landscape. Recommended clothing: Light jacket, long-sleeved shirts, sun protection clothing.
  • Winter (December–February): Average 62–66°F, warm and dry climate, the warmest season of the year. Popular activities: Swimming (in hotels or resorts with pools), sunbathing, visiting beaches. Recommended clothing: Light short sleeves, shorts, swimwear, a light jacket may be needed in the evenings.

Antofagasta climatological average

Annual average temperature: approx. 60.1°F / Annual rainfall: approx. 0 mm / Summer humidity: 20%–30% / Rainiest month: April

Antofagasta monthly average temperature and precipitation

Month
Air temperature (°F)
Precipitation (mm)
January
66°F
0
February
65.1°F
0
March
64°F
0
April
61.3°F
0.4
May
57.6°F
0
June
55.8°F
0
July
53.6°F
0
August
54°F
0
September
59.9°F
0
October
60.8°F
0
November
61.3°F
0
December
62.8°F
0

Antofagasta weather for the next seven days

6/1
Monday
Sunny
81.8°F/55.6°F
6/2
Tuesday
Sunny
81.2°F/56.5°F
6/3
Wednesday
Sunny
81.1°F/55.4°F
6/4
Thursday
Sunny
79.4°F/53.6°F
6/5
Friday
Sunny
79.4°F/51.1°F
6/6
Saturday
Partly Cloudy
76.6°F/50.8°F
6/7
Sunday
Sunny
76.5°F/49.2°F

Antofagasta Frequently Asked Questions and Useful Information for Travel

Is Antofagasta, Chile worth visiting?

The region of Antofagasta has an endless number of unmissable destinations to include in your trip. Antofagasta has a lot to offer in terms of outdoor activities such as scuba diving, sandboarding, sea kayaking, kite surfing, astrophotography and ecotourism.

What is the closest airport to Antofagasta, Chile?

Cerro Moreno International Airport is located in Antofagasta, Antofagasta Region, Chile.

What is Antofagasta, Chile famous for?

The city of Antofagasta is called the Pearl of the North of Chile. It is characterized by its beaches and the famous La Portada natural monument.

What outdoor activities can I enjoy in Antofagasta, Chile?

Antofagasta offers a variety of outdoor activities including scuba diving, sandboarding, sea kayaking, kite surfing, astrophotography, and ecotourism for adventurous travelers.

What is the nickname of Antofagasta, Chile?

Antofagasta is affectionately known as the Pearl of the North of Chile.